Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video is sponsored by Zima.
ZimaCube 2: bit.ly/4coYvFJ
ZimaOS download: bit.ly/4etgHkd
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In this video, I test the ZimaCube 2 as a real homelab server and storage box! I’ll show what changed from the original ZimaCube, why the new Standard version with the Intel Core i3-1215U is a much more interesting upgrade, how much expandability you get with SATA bays, NVMe, PCIe, 2.5GbE/10GbE options, and what my power usage looks like while running it as a Proxmox node in my homelab. I also take a closer look at ZimaOS, the new Plus license, and whether ZimaCube 2 actually makes sense if you already own a NAS, a ZimaCube 1, or a small home server.
References:
- Previous ZimaCube review: youtu.be/cpq1UWeSEWA
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Hardware Specs
06:13 Package and Pricing
08:14 What about ZimaOS?
10:58 Power Efficiency
12:31 Should you buy it?
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This video is sponsored by Zima.
ZimaCube 2: bit.ly/4coYvFJ
ZimaOS download: bit.ly/4etgHkd
Discount code (50 USD OFF): `christianlempa_50`
In this video, I test the ZimaCube 2 as a real homelab server and storage box! I’ll show what changed from the original ZimaCube, why the new Standard version with the Intel Core i3-1215U is a much more interesting upgrade, how much expandability you get with SATA bays, NVMe, PCIe, 2.5GbE/10GbE options, and what my power usage looks like while running it as a Proxmox node in my homelab. I also take a closer look at ZimaOS, the new Plus license, and whether ZimaCube 2 actually makes sense if you already own a NAS, a ZimaCube 1, or a small home server.
References:
- Previous ZimaCube review: youtu.be/cpq1UWeSEWA
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💬 Join our Community!
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Read my Tech Documentation
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My Gear and Equipment
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Hardware Specs
06:13 Package and Pricing
08:14 What about ZimaOS?
10:58 Power Efficiency
12:31 Should you buy it?
________________
Links can include affiliate links.
