Zimaboard 2 Review - I Think I Am In Love...

Zimaboard 2 Review (Written Review) https://nascompares.com/review/zimaboard-2-review/ ZimaBoard 2 on Kickstarter: https://bit.ly/4inz8W1 *NOTE* – You can visit the Zimaboard 2 Crowdfunding Page (live from 10:30AM ET 22nd April 2025). The entry price for early backers is $169, but that will revert to $179 (and $239 for a scaled-up storage and memory version). I *DO NOT* receive any kind of affiliate commission or sponsorship for this review (and this review, like all reviews at NASCompares, was done without the brand in question’s interference or input). You can use the link HERE to see the campaign https://bit.ly/4inz8W1 The Zimablade Review - Flexible, User Friendy AND Cheap...WHAT? https://youtu.be/qy3eLq-IC6g The ZimaBlade $64 Single Board NAS Server Review – Should Synology And QNAP Worry? https://nascompares.com/2023/09/20/the-zimablade-64-single-board-nas-server-review-should-synology-and-qnap-worry/ Zimacube Pro Review - This Should Have Been BRILLIANT... https://youtu.be/RyiiWtpvBbQ Get yourself an UnRAID License HERE - https://unraid.net/pricing?via=nascompares ZimaCube Pro NAS Review https://nascompares.com/review/zimacube-pro-nas-review/ You can check Amazon for the ZimaCube Pro NAS - https://amzn.to/4cpH7Pe The ZimaCube NAS TEARDOWN (Early Review) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRowwdfCJ3Y The Zimacube NAS Teardown (Early Review) N100 version - https://nascompares.com/2023/11/10/the-zimacube-nas-teardown-early-review/ Zimablade $64 NAS 4K Plex Media Tests - Any Good? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no-j98DCMEE Zimaboard Mini Silent Server Review - https://youtu.be/tI7t0OrkHfQ Jonsbo N2 NAS Build with TopTon Board Build (Complete Guide) UnRAID/TrueNAS - https://nascompares.com/2023/09/01/jonsbo-n2-nas-build-with-topton-motherboard-build-complete-guide/ The ZimaBlade Single Board NAS Server Review https://nascompares.com/review/the-zimablade-single-board-nas-server-review/ Recommended Jonsbo N2 NAS Builds for $250, $500, $750 and $1000 - https://nascompares.com/guide/recommended-jonsbo-n2-nas-builds-for-250-500-750-and-1000/ Discussion of the Linus (LTT) NAS Software Investment - https://nascompares.com/2023/04/28/the-ltt-nas-software-investment-everything-we-know-so-far/ Choosing the Best External HDD to Shuck - https://nascompares.com/2023/04/24/choosing-the-right-usb-drive-to-shuck-a-beginners-guide-to-hdd-shucking/ *NAS Media Server vs Streaming Netflix, Disney+, Prime, Hulu, HBO - Which Should You Choose?* - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jfy6QkAE8Ek *Are NAS Drives Still Safe in 2023?* - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65ayyVpL4N0 Zimaboard Mini Silent Server Review - THIS IS INSANE!!! https://youtu.be/tI7t0OrkHfQ CWWK AIO-T6 Open Source Ready NAS Review - BIG BUDGET?! https://youtu.be/pqgso-HxEDU Find Your ideal NAS here on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3BpPQRk Video Chapters 00:02 - Introduction: Zimaboard 2 Overview & Context 00:38 - Use Cases: Plex, IoT, Containers, DIY Backup 01:12 - Crowdfunding Disclaimer & Brand Track Record 02:16 - OS & Compatibility: ZimaOS, CasaOS, TrueNAS, Unraid 03:19 - Internal Storage: Soldered Flash Limitations 04:15 - Eco-Friendly Packaging & Presentation 05:13 - Included Accessories & Drive Connection Options 05:41 - Ports Overview: 2.5GbE, USB, HDMI, SATA, Power 06:16 - PCIe Gen3 x4 Slot: Expansion Capabilities & Card Support 07:13 - Passive Cooling Design & Build Materials 07:46 - CPU Specs: Intel N150 Twin Lake Quad-Core 08:53 - Memory: 8GB DDR5 Soldered – Upgrade Concerns 09:19 - Network & PCIe Performance Testing 10:48 - Thermals: Passive Cooling & Thermal Imaging Results 11:57 - Power Consumption: Idle (~10.5W) vs Load (~40W) 13:16 - ZimaOS: Container & Storage Focused UI 14:21 - Storage Management & Remote Uploads 15:23 - Zima Client & Network Awareness 15:55 - App Store: Container-Based Deployment & Automation 17:23 - Virtual Machine Tool: Lightweight VMs & Limitations 18:23 - File Manager: SMB Shares, Access, and Cloud Mounts 19:21 - Backup Options & Multimedia Playback 20:43 - Multimedia Playback Performance & Thermals 21:13 - OS Limitations: Feature-Light but Resource-Friendly 22:13 - System Monitoring & Admin UI Weaknesses 22:43 - ZimaOS as a Bonus, Not a Limitation 23:13 - Future Testing Plans (Unraid, Custom Hardware) 24:21 - Pros & Cons Recap: What’s Great and What’s Missing 25:28 - Final Thoughts: Crowdfunding Caution & Strong Recommendation 25:56 - Call to Action: Comments, Feedback & Affiliate Links Thinking of buying a product mentioned in today's video from Amazon? If this video has helped you make that decision, you can head to Amazon using this link and we will get a small % profit of whatever you buy, which goes directly back to NASCompares and allows me and Eddie to keep doing what we do here on YouTube and the Blog - https://amzn.to/3TjM0kj