ZimaBoard 2 review

ZimaBoard 2 is not a NAS out of the box: it is a palm-sized, fanless x86 server that becomes one when you connect drives to its two powered SATA ports. Zima uses an Intel N150 with 8 GB or 16 GB of LPDDR5, two 2.5GbE ports and a PCIe 3.0 slot that can take an NVMe adapter, a faster network card or an AI accelerator. It draws 6W at idle and 10W at full load by Zima's figures, so it can run all day for very little power. ZimaOS Plus comes pre-installed for life, with one-click apps, and Zima lists TrueNAS, Unraid, Proxmox and Home Assistant OS as alternatives. The board starts at $339 on Zima's store, and a Mini NAS Kit at $469 adds a 2-bay drive tray, fan, power adapter and cables. It suits builders who enjoy setup; families wanting a finished product should buy a 2-bay NAS.

Who it is for

DIY builders who want a tiny, low-power home server

Price

From $339 for the board only (832 model) on the Zima store.

ZimaBoard 2 - Mini Home Server for Your Big Idea $339.00 USD
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Intel N150 quad-core processor with 8 GB or 16 GB LPDDR5
• Two SATA 3.0 ports with power for drives
• Dual 2.5GbE ports
• One PCIe 3.0 slot for NVMe, network or AI cards
• Fanless design rated at 6W idle and 10W TDP

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lifetime ZimaOS Plus included
• Strength: Runs TrueNAS, Unraid, Proxmox, Home Assistant OS and others
• Strength: A Mini NAS Kit adds a drive tray, power adapter and cables
• Weakness: No enclosure for 3.5 inch drives in the board-only package
• Weakness: Two SATA ports only
• Weakness: 1-year worldwide warranty

Key facts

• Drive ports: 2 x SATA 3.0
• CPU: Intel N150, 4 cores
• Memory: 8 GB or 16 GB LPDDR5
• Network: 2 x 2.5GbE
• Idle power: 6W

Where it ranks

ZimaBoard 2 is No. 9 in our Best Personal Cloud Storage Devices verdict.