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Buffalo Americas
Hard drives and peace of mind included.
Buffalo was founded in 1975. We are a trusted vendor in the data storage market who provides secure and affordable network storage and other technology-related solutions.
Our Japan-made products are designed to be secure, reliable, and user-friendly. We take pride in providing a comprehensive out-of-the-box experience backed by award-winning support.
IT solution providers voted Buffalo as Best Data Storage Vendor for SMB for 8 years in a row!
Among the most prestigious honors in the IT industry, CRN’s ARC awards are based on solution providers’ evaluations of technology products and highlight the top-performers.
Buffalo has been consistently recognized as the best SMB data storage vendor for almost a decade, beating out many industry peers.
Buffalo NAS ship with pre-tested hard drives installed and RAID pre-configured, as well as free rail kits for rackmount systems.
Buffalo NAS come with a closed system and offer security features such as drive encryption, 2FA, and proactive ransomware protection.
Buffalo offers award-winning, US-based Live Phone Support that is active 24/7. When you call, we answer.
Buffalo NAS products are designed and assembled in Japan, seamlessly combining innovation and precision, and meets full TAA compliance.
TeraStation 3030 Series
Ideal for small office environments, TS3030 delivers the perfect balance of performance and affordability with iSCSI and failover.
TeraStation 3030 Series
TeraStation 5020 Series
High-performance secure business NAS optimized for stability and security, capable of storing and backing up heavy data volume loads.
TeraStation 5020 Series
TeraStation Essentials
A streamlined and straightforward small/home office NAS that provides economical data storage with standard-grade hard drives included.
TeraStation Essentials
Buffalo Portable SSD
TeraStation 3020 Series
LinkStation 200 Series NAS
An easy-to-use network storage solution to back up, store, and manage data from all your devices.
LinkStation 200 Series NAS
LinkStation 700 Series NAS
A secure and reliable 2.5GbE network storage solution and personal cloud that lets you access and share your data from anywhere.
LinkStation 700 Series NAS
BEST VALUE SSD – Compact and reliable SSD to meet your on-the-go demand. Compatible with PS4/PS5, Macs, and PCs. Save space and loading time on your console by storing your game data on Buffalo SSDs.
IDEAL ON-THE-GO ACCESSORY – Quickly copy your large data. If you are a professional in need of fast and secure storage, the Buffalo SSD is ready for on-the-go backup for photos, videos, docs, and more.
FAST SPEEDS AND MULTI-TASKING – Faster speed than HDD enables you to connect the device to PC and do large intensive tasks simultaneously.
COMPACT, DURABLE, & RELIABLE – Shock-resistant, rugged design provides drop protection. Compact form factor to carry your data in your pocket. No matter if it’s for work or fun, you can easily use your Buffalo SSD on-the-go.
USB 3.2 CONNECTIVITY & 3-YEAR WARRANTY – Supports USB-C / USB-A. Easily connect the Buffalo SSD to your PC and other mobile devices. THREE-YEAR WARRANTY for registered devices (two years if unregistered).
Customers say
Customers praise the external SSD’s performance, noting it transfers at 600MB/sec from Macbook and functions well on both PS4 and Windows/Mac laptops. They appreciate its storage capacity, with one customer mentioning it stores multiple tiff files, and find it incredibly portable and lightweight. The drive receives positive feedback for its value, with one customer noting it performs better than more expensive drives. While some customers find it well-made, others report it completely breaking apart, and opinions on size are mixed, with some finding it compact while others say it’s larger than necessary.
Vranov –
Work great and very fast
Look interesting, nice but noh have expresion its soled, allmoust not have veight… but work great and speed
David Myers –
The BUFFALO External SSD 2TB, is the most versable small external drive
Adding the BUFFALO External SSD 2TB to my Genealogy class has been a game-changer in terms of organization and efficiency. This versatile and convenient storage solution has made backing up and managing research data immeasurably easier for both myself and my students.Speed and PerformanceThe BUFFALO External SSD offers impressive speeds of up to 600MB/s, significantly enhancing our workflow. Transferring large files, such as high-resolution photographs, scanned documents, and extensive genealogical records, is now incredibly fast and seamless. This high-speed performance ensures that we spend less time waiting and more time focusing on our research.Versatility and ConnectivityOne of the standout features of this SSD is its versatile connectivity options. With both USB-C and USB-A ports, it is compatible with a wide range of devices, from modern laptops to older desktops. This flexibility is especially beneficial in a classroom setting where students might have different types of equipment. Additionally, the USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface maximizes data transfer speeds, making it a future-proof investment.Storage CapacityWith a substantial 2TB of storage, the BUFFALO External SSD provides ample space for all our research needs. It comfortably accommodates large datasets, multimedia files, and extensive project documentation, ensuring that we never run out of space. This capacity has been crucial in maintaining an organized and comprehensive digital archive of our genealogical research.PortabilityDespite its large storage capacity, the SSD is compact and lightweight, making it incredibly portable. Students can easily carry it between home, the classroom, and research sites without any hassle. Its sturdy build also provides peace of mind, knowing that our valuable data is protected from the rigors of daily transport.Ease of UseSetting up and using the BUFFALO External SSD is straightforward, even for those who are not particularly tech-savvy. It is plug-and-play, requiring no additional software or complex installation processes. This ease of use means that students can quickly start backing up their work, ensuring their research is always secure.Reliability and DurabilityThe reliability of the BUFFALO External SSD is another major plus. It has proven to be a robust and dependable storage solution, with no issues of data loss or corruption. The durable design ensures that it can withstand regular use, making it a reliable companion for long-term projects.ConclusionIn conclusion, the BUFFALO External SSD 2TB has significantly enhanced the organizational aspect of my Genealogy class. Its impressive speed, versatile connectivity, ample storage capacity, and portability make it an invaluable tool for managing and backing up research data. The ease of use and reliability further add to its appeal, ensuring that our valuable genealogical research is always secure and easily accessible. I highly recommend this external SSD to anyone looking for a high-performance, dependable storage solution.
Erico –
Best SSD I bought
I bought this product 3 years ago. I just want to write how well it’s been working. No files corrupted or anything… Great product.!
duke –
Good but be careful
Surprisingly good for the price, especially the 500GB. Fast and so far they’ve been reliable. I was running 5 of those with Stabebit Drivepool as kind of a useful experiment for a compact file server with some redundancy, and they’ve done really well… They do tend to get a pretty warm since the case is plastic and the air doesn’t really have anywhere to go.I just bought two 1TB to swap in and those are way worse heat-wise. Work fine, but they run so hot during transfers that I’m probably going to pop them all out of the cases and mount tiny heat sinks on them. I caught one running 83c, it was so high it made my SMART monitor freak out and say imminent failure. Once I cooled them down with a fan, all was well. Both of them seem to be about the same. The SMART stats themselves are presented in a strange way on the 1TB so I wonder if those numbers are even accurate (I’m seeing negative decimal numbers for reads and writes, don’t know what to make of that) but the case was hot to the touch.For the price and form factor, I still find it hard to beat these even if I have to modify them for my use. I think it cost me about $80 a few years ago to make something very similar myself with a small aluminum enclosure, a 2242 SSD, and some thermal pads. That’s probably closer to $100 now and it gets pretty hot too.Update: I took apart a few of these and put some tiny heat sinks on the chips, some paint on the LEDs to make them a little less obnoxious without the case. Idle temp dropped ~20c without even pointing a fan at them and load temps are looking pretty good so far too. Not recommending you void your warranty so be mindful of that, but it does help. Once I do my initial tests and they’ve seen data I will not be sending them back, so all is good over here.
Allison –
Great SSD at a great price
I use this as an external drive for Final Cut Pro on my iPad and it’s worked flawlessly. I was able to format it to APFS with no issues and it has a high transfer speed. Very good for the price.
Nicholas Hicks –
2TB’s of storage at that price?
Working great. I’ve stored soooo much 4K video and other content yet I have over 3/4’s storage remaining. At this rate I won’t fill it for 6 months, minimum.
Jeremiah Rickett –
Good when it was working but turned out to be cheap garbage
When it worked it was great. $56 for a 1TB that has 350MB/s read and 340MB/s write, not bad. However, I had a lot of data corruption after about a month. Contacted Buffalo Support and they insisted it was a user error and kept trying to troubleshoot it. I played along and after I followed their recommendations it made it significantly worse bringing my speed down to a crawl slower than my hard drive. To make matters worse, support tried to completely scam me and refuse to honor my warranty. Claiming that sincd it still “worked” which BTW working to them is reading and writing at 40MB/s when it’s supposed to be over 300MB/s is downright scummy and I won’t be buying Buffalo products again. I contacted Amazon after and they were super cool and understanding and had an actual brain and could figure out that my drive not working as intended was not working as intended, “shocker.” Big props to Amazon. It would take minutes to an hour to reserve space for a steam game, which normally takes seconds. My games would just delete themselves after every use. Constantly redownloading 150GB+ games every single time I want to play them is worthless as a storage device. If you are the lucky ones who get a really well made and free of defects one I think I would recommend it. However, since I didn’t, don’t bother and spend an extra 20-30 to get a better one from better brands like Samsung, SanDisk etc.
Henry Jaramillo –
Buen producto
Trabaja muy bien y con buena velocidad.
robert william larman –
ITS A Great product i use it for more memory for the PS5
Aji –
If it had the built in connecting cord (like earlier Buffalo hard disk) it would have been better . We could avoid connecting each time
PoncinJ –
The usb is basically fully plastic, that being it bends quite easily without pressing too hard. The rest works fine.
jean guy –
merci
Epic –
It’s a USB stick that can retract. Useless? Yes. Fun? For sure!