Heads Up: ZimaBoard 2 Prices Are Jumping (But You Still Have Time to Lock Yours In)
It’s rough out there for hardware costs right now, and we are starting to see it hit home. IceWhale has just announced an upcoming price adjustment for the ZimaBoard 2 series, and the numbers are definitely going up.
Before getting into the details, I want to give credit where it is absolutely due. Instead of quietly hiking prices overnight like many companies do, IceWhale has given the community a completely transparent, upfront warning. This is a remarkably sincere and generous move.
It gives everyone ample time to plan and get their orders secured at the original pricing before the deadline hits.
Announced on discord today (May 11th 2026)
Why the Increase?
The supply chain is still biting back. IceWhale cited stubbornly high costs for essential components—specifically DDR memory and eMMC storage. Rather than compromising on the board’s specifications, quality, or long-term support, they made the difficult decision to raise prices to keep the product standards intact.
The New Pricing Breakdown
If you have been sitting on the fence about building that new home server, now is the time to pull the trigger. Here is exactly what is changing:
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| Model / Specs | Current Price | New Price (May 25) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZimaBoard 2 832 8GB RAM / 32GB eMMC | $279 USD | $339 USD | +$60 |
| ZimaBoard 2 1664 16GB RAM / 64GB eMMC | $349 USD | $399 USD | +$50 |
Essential FAQ
Here is a breakdown of the key details you need to know before the changes go live.
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| Common Question | The Details |
|---|---|
| What is the exact deadline? | Prices officially change at 00:00 EDT (UTC -4) on 25 May 2026 based on the time of payment. |
| Why are prices increasing? | There are ongoing high supply chain costs for key components like DDR memory and eMMC storage. |
| Does this affect third-party sellers? | No, this adjustment applies only to hardware purchased directly through the ZimaSpace official store. |
| Who can I contact with order questions? | You can reach the IceWhale team directly via email at 📧 shop@icewhale.org. |
If you’ve been plotting a homelab upgrade or need a reliable single-board server, do not sleep on this. Head over to the official store and lock in the current price while you still can.