Skip to main content
BUFFALO LinkStation SoHo 720 2-Bay Professional Office NAS 8TB (2x4TB) with Hard Drives Included
BUFFALO

BUFFALO LinkStation SoHo 720 2-Bay Professional Office NAS 8TB (2x4TB) with Hard Drives Included

Bottom line: The BUFFALO LinkStation SoHo 720 2-Bay Professional Office NAS 8TB is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the external storage category, priced around $553.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 10:15 UTC. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

$553.99

As an Amazon Associate, SpecPicks earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure →

Buy on Amazon — $553.99 Compare to similar external storage

By , Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For external drives and portable storage, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-21. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Direct Copy - Back up your devices via USB. Copy photos/videos/files without a computer.
  • ✓ Backed by BUFFALO's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Related Products

Other products in this category you may like:

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored BUFFALO LinkStation SoHo 720 2-Bay Professional Office NAS 8TB using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the external storage category. BUFFALO's external storage lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for external storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Secure small office NAS with improved performance over the LS SoHo 220, 2.5 GbE connectivity, and MacOS 26 compatibility.
  • Connect the LinkStation to your router and enjoy shared network storage for all your devices. The NAS is compatible with Windows and MacOS 26, and Buffalo's US-based support is on-hand 24/7 for installation walkthroughs.
  • Small office / Home Office Network Attached Storage – Optimized to organize, store, share, and back up your important files.
  • Subscription-Free Personal Cloud – Store and back up videos, music, and photos and access them from anywhere without paying any monthly storage charges.
  • Secure Your Precious Data - Storage designed to keep your data safe, the NAS features a closed system to reduce vulnerabilities from 3rd party apps and SSL encryption for secure file transfers.
  • Back Up Multiple Computers & Devices – NAS Navigator management utility and PC backup software included. NAS Navigator 2 for MacOS 10.13 or later. You can set up automated backups of data on your computers.

Full Specifications

BrandBUFFALO
ColorBlack
Model NameLS720D0802B
Read Speed2.5 Gigabytes Per Second
Unit Count2.0 Count
Form FactorDesktop
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberLS720D0802B
CompatibilityPC, Mac
Built-In MediaAC Adapter, Ethernet Cable (Cat 6A), LinkStation SoHo LS720DB, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Statement
Hard-Drive Size8 TB
Mfr Part NumberLS720D0802B
Number of Items1
Special FeatureHard Drives Included
Hardware PlatformPC
Installation TypeDesktop Ethernet NAS Device
Compatible DevicesDesktop, Laptop
Data Transfer Rate2.5 Gigabits Per Second
Enclosure MaterialAluminum, Glass, Or Ceramic
Additional FeaturesHard Drives Included

Ready to buy?

BUFFALO LinkStation SoHo 720 2-Bay Professional Office NAS 8TB (2x4TB) with Hard Drives Included is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

Buy on Amazon — $553.99

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-21. Price and availability subject to change.

Related External Storage

Keep exploring SpecPicks

Other buying guides

Browse the catalog

Editorial

More guides & deep dives from the SpecPicks archive

Browse all articles & guides →

More reviews from the SpecPicks archive

Browse all reviews →

Earliest SpecPicks reviews

Browse full archive →
BUFFALO LinkStation SoHo 720 2-Bay Professional Office NAS 8TB (2x4TB) with Hard Drives Included
$553.99
View on Amazon →