ZimaCube 2 review

ZimaCube 2 is the most capable machine on this list and the one that asks the most of its owner. The Standard edition at $799 uses an Intel Core i3-1215U with 8 GB of LPDDR5, six SATA bays for 3.5 or 2.5 inch drives and a 7th bay that holds four M.2 SSDs. Two 2.5GbE ports and two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports let a creator edit directly from storage, and a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot takes a small GPU or AI card. ZimaOS Plus is included for life, with a photo library, file management and more than 800 one-click apps, and Zima lists TrueNAS, Unraid and Home Assistant OS as compatible alternatives. Zima also says it runs under 30 dB. For a household that only wants a home for phone photos, this is more box than needed, the warranty is 1 year outside the EU, and choosing between operating systems and apps takes time.

Who it is for

tech-savvy households that want a home server, not just storage

Price

From $799 for the Standard edition on the Zima store.

ZimaCube 2 Personal Cloud Home NAS $799.00 USD
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Six SATA bays plus a 7th bay with four M.2 slots
• Intel Core i3-1215U with 8 GB LPDDR5 in the Standard edition
• Two 2.5GbE ports, with 10GbE on the Pro edition
• Two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports for direct Mac or PC connection
• 800+ one-click apps in the ZimaOS App Store

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lifetime ZimaOS Plus included with the hardware
• Strength: Runs other systems such as TrueNAS, Unraid and Home Assistant OS
• Strength: Zima lists operation under 30 dB
• Weakness: Highest starting price on this list
• Weakness: 1-year worldwide warranty, 2 years for EU customers
• Weakness: More setup choices than a family NAS needs

Key facts

• Drive bays: 6 SATA plus 4 M.2
• CPU: Intel Core i3-1215U, 6 cores
• Memory: 8 GB LPDDR5
• Network: 2 x 2.5GbE
• Warranty: 1 year worldwide

Where it ranks

ZimaCube 2 is No. 7 in our Best Personal Cloud Storage Devices verdict.