This announcement is historical now: the price change took effect on May 25, 2026. IceWhale raised the official-store base prices for ZimaBoard 2 after citing sustained high costs for DDR memory, eMMC storage, and other key components.
The announced changes were $279 → $339 for ZimaBoard 2 832 and $349 → $399 for ZimaBoard 2 1664. The current official product page still starts the 832 board-only configuration at $339, while promotions, bundles, region/currency, or temporary discounts can change the live checkout price.
The May 25 Base Prices Were $339 and $399
The official announcement listed:
- ZimaBoard 2 832 (8 GB / 32 GB): $279 → $339;
- ZimaBoard 2 1664 (16 GB / 64 GB): $349 → $399.
The effective time was 00:00 EDT (UTC-4) on May 25, 2026, based on order payment time.
IceWhale Cited DDR, eMMC, and Key-Component Costs
The announcement said memory, eMMC storage, and certain key component costs remained high and showed no near-term sign of easing. IceWhale framed the increase as a supply-stability and product-quality decision rather than a configuration change.
The Announcement Applied to the ZimaSpace Official Store
IceWhale explicitly said the adjustment applied to the official store. Distributor, reseller, regional marketplace, tax, shipping, and local-currency pricing can differ.
Orders Paid Before the Cutoff Kept the Previous Price
The FAQ chart said completed payments before May 25 would be fulfilled at the original price. Orders not paid until after the price change would use the new price.
The Hardware Configuration Did Not Change Because of the Price Increase
The official FAQ says the adjustment did not involve changes to the product configuration. The 832 remained 8 GB RAM / 32 GB eMMC, and the 1664 remained 16 GB RAM / 64 GB eMMC.
The Current Official Store Still Starts at $339
As of September 2026, the official ZimaBoard 2 product page lists the 832 board-only starting price at $339 and continues to offer both 832 and 1664 variants.
Check the current ZimaBoard 2 store pricing before publishing a buying decision or price comparison.
Sale Prices Should Not Rewrite the Historical Announcement
A temporary promotion can display a lower “from” price or a crossed-out list price. That does not change what IceWhale officially announced in May 2026. Preserve the historical base-price event and treat the live store as the source for today's transaction price.
ZimaBoard 2 Price FAQ
When did the announced price increase take effect?
May 25, 2026 at 00:00 EDT, based on payment time.
Did the price increase change the ZimaBoard 2 hardware specifications?
No. IceWhale's FAQ said the product configuration did not change.
What price should a buyer use today?
Use the live official-store variant and checkout price because promotions, bundles, region, and shipping can change the transaction total.
