Which NAS devices offer the best value for money under $300?
This page compares 2 NAS devices with verified specifications and prices. Top options include GMKtec G9 NAS, IceWhale ZimaBoard 2 832. Prices range from £140 to £250. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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GMKtec G9 NAS
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£140.30 ≈ | Up to 32TB | 4 | — | — | Dual 2.5GbE LAN | — |
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The GMKtec G9 NAS is a compact four-bay NVMe NAS with support for up to 32TB of SSD storage and dual 2.5GbE networking. It includes Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu, making it suitable for users who want a flexible, low-power file server or mini PC and are comfortable configuring their own NAS software. ★ Ideal forIt offers strong value under $300 with four NVMe bays, up to 32TB of storage expansion, dual 2.5GbE, and a tested sequential read speed of 2626.8 MB/s and write speed of 2133.8 MB/s. |
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IceWhale ZimaBoard 2 832
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£250.34 ≈ | 32GB eMMC | 2 | — | — | 2 x 2.5GbE LAN ports | — |
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The IceWhale ZimaBoard 2 832 is a fanless mini server with an Intel N150 processor, 8GB LPDDR5 memory, 32GB eMMC storage, dual SATA ports, and dual 2.5GbE networking. It suits makers, home-server users, and small NAS builders who want expandable storage, low power use, and support for self-hosted applications. ★ Ideal forIt offers strong value under $300 for DIY NAS users through dual SATA 3.0 ports, dual 2.5GbE networking, 8GB RAM, and pre-installed ZimaOS, although the board price found online is above $300.
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