Are you trying to find hard drive enclosure for mac among various brands on the market but aren’t sure where to begin? To assist you in finding the right one, we’ve put together a list of the 7 best to help you pick the perfect one!
We investigated and evaluated a number of the top-selling hard drive enclosure for mac on the market in order to create our list of the best. Making a decision among the many options available is never simple. There are an infinite number of models available, each with a distinct price. And as you’ll find out, the best options aren’t usually the ones you imagine! This comparison is rich and relevant because of the numerous factors that were employed. You will find products featured in this ranking not only based on their pricing but also on their features and other customers reviews. To write this review, we completed 24 hours of research and did 28 hard drive enclosure for mac tests. You won’t need to pick products at random any more. If you’re unsure of what to look for, browse our list and consult the buying guide!
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The best hard drive enclosure for mac you can buy today
SaleNo. 1
MAIWO MacBook SSD Enclosure, Type-C to 12+16 PIN Apple Flash AHCI SSD Adapter, USB3.2 GEN2x2 Max 20Gbps, for 2013-2017 MacBook Pro Retina/MacBook Air/Mac Mini/Mac Pro
- 【Support Macbook SSD】This Macbook SSD Enclosure is compatible with original 12+16 PIN Apple Flash AHCI SSD including 2013-2017 MacBook Air, 2013-2015 MacBook Pro Retina, 2013-2014 iMac, 2013 Mac Pro, 2014 Mac Mini.【DO NOT Support NVMe Protocol】【DO NOT Support Apple SSD with Built-in Heat System】【DO NOT Suport latest macOS Sonoma】
- 【20Gbps Chipset & Data Cable】Equip with JMS586A chipset, USB 3.2 GEN2x2 output interface and 20Gbps USB-C to USB-C data cable, the transmission speed can reach 20Gbps.
- 【Excellent Heat Dissipation】This 12 16 pin mac ssd enclosure is made of aluminum alloy with CNC progress, very durable and compact, comes with a silicone pad for quicker heat dissipation to protect the hard disk.
- 【Easy Installation】This ssd adapter equips with screws and screwdriver. Just take out the ABS bracket from the case, then insert SSD to the slot and fix it with screws. 【DO NOT Support SSD Size Larger Than 22x88mm】
- 【Notice】This reader is compatible with Apple Laptop, generally the hard drive will pop up on desktop. On Windows OS, hard disk will not available on "This PC" or "My computer", please find your hard disk in "Disk Management"【The SSD should be formatted first if you want to use it on Windows OS, for specific steps, please see description.】
- 【NVMe to AHCI Adapter for Macbook Upgrade】This ssd case comes with “NVMe to AHCI adapter”, you can upgrade your 12+16 pin AHCI interface in PC board to NVMe M.2 interface.【THE ADAPTER IS NOT FOR ENCLOSURE】
No. 2
ORICO 2.5 inch Hard Drive Enclosure USB C to SATA III 6Gbps Clear External Hard Drive Case for All 7mm 9.5mm 2.5 inch SATA SSD HDD Up to 6TB, Tool-Free, Support USB 3.2 Gen 2 UASP (2139C3)
- 【High Visibility Inside 】- ORICO 2.5 hard drive enclosure made of high-quality transparent crystal PC material. The clear ssd case design allows you to see the inside drive without opening it. It protects the hard disk from outside scratches.
- 【6Gbps USB C with UASP】- Supports UASP TRIM SATA III transmission protocol, which is 70% faster than traditional USB3.0. The maximum data transfer rate of the Type C is 6Gbps. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1 ports.
- 【Portable 2.5 SSD/HDD Enclosure】 - ORICO external hard drive case can easily hook up your old 2.5inch SATA I/II/III hard drive to transfer files from one PC to another PC, laptop, PS4 or as a USB external hard drive. A 50cm USB-A cable is included for flexible connection and portability.
- 【Super Easy to Use】 - Tool free installation. Plug & Play, No driver needed for this SATA enclosure. Hot-Swappable. The blue LED indicator to let you know the working status of this hard disk enclosure easily. 10 Minutes intelligent sleep mode improve the service life of your hard disk.
- 【Wide Compatibility】 - This ORICO SATA hdd enclosure helps to connect your 2.5inch SATA I/II/III hard drive SSD to PC, Laptop, TV and PS4. The hard drive enclosure is suitable for 2.5 inch 7mm/9.5mm 6TB solid hard drives, and is compatible with Windows, LINUX and Mac OS and above systems.
No. 3
POSUGEAR 2.5'' External Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 to SATA III Tool Free Clear External Hard Drive Case for 7mm/9.5mm 2.5 inch SSD HDD with UASP, Compatible with WD Toshiba Samsung PS4 Xbox PC TV
- 🌠𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝟓𝐆𝐛𝐩𝐬 & 𝐔𝐀𝐒𝐏：Hard drive enclosure with USB3.0 high speed transfer supports 5Gbps transfer rate and UASP+TRIM dual acceleration protocol, 900% faster than traditional USB 2.0, transfer HD movies, music and data in 3-4 seconds.
- 🌠𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧：Clear hdd/ssd enclosure allows direct view of internal hard drive,high quality PC + ABS material shell effective anti drop and anti shock, in addition to the built in EVA sponge can ensure that the hard drive and the SATA interface stable connection.
- 🌠𝐔𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐩：The external hard drive enclosure enclosure adopts a high performance chip with fast recognition, stable reading and equipped with automatic hibernation function, providing over current, over voltage and over heat protection to ensure transmission safety.
- 🌠𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲：This external ssd/hdd enclosure is designed for 2.5 inch 7mm/9mm SATA hard drive and SSD up to 4TB. Compatible with Windows, Linux and Mac OS and above and compatible with Western Digital, Toshiba, Samsung, Kingston, Crucial, Hitachi hard drives, etc. Widely used in PC, Laptop, Xbox, PS5/PS4/PS3, Router and so on. (Also backward compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1)
- 🌠𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐬𝐞：This external hard drive case is tool less installation, plug & play, no driver required. Supports hot swappable, no extra power supply required. Equipped with LED indicators to easily show the working status.
- 🌠𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐆𝐄𝐀𝐑-𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲：Make the most of your unused hard drive, portable and compatible with more devices. If any problem occurs with the product within three years, we will replace it for you and provide lifetime customer support for worry free shopping.
No. 4
MAIWO External Hard Drive Enclosure(6Gbps) with Hub Expander for 3.5 2.5 Inch SATA SSD HDD USB C to SATA III with UASP, 1 Port USB C Hub/2 Port USB A 10Gbps Hub,Compatible with Seagate Samsung Xbox
- 【3.5" External Hard Drive Enclosure】 Easily connects your 3.5/2.5 inch SATA SSD HDD to PC, laptop, and other device with USB-C interface for massive data transfer and portable storage. It protects the hard disk from outside scratches and maximize the use of your hard drive again, offers comprehensive protection for your valuable data. (If you couldn't find the SSD in your computer,please check the "Disk-Management".)
- 【Hub Expander&Storage Expansion】 Transform one of your computer’s USB ports into three USB hub, expandable by daisy chaining hard drive cartridges for massive storage expansion, easily build cost-effective storage solutions.SuperSpeed Data: Use the USB hub to sync data at blazing speeds up to 10Gbps—fast enough to transfer a HD movie in seconds.
- 【6Gbps with UASP Accelerated】 USB C hard drive enclosure supports 6Gbps max transmission speed and UASP accelerated transmission protocol, 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0. The USB-C port is standard USB 3.1 Gen 2 which supports 10Gbps and (7+15)Pin SATA III supports max 6Gbps. (Please confirm your interface is USB3.1, otherwise the speed will be slow.)
- 【Universal Compatibility】 Supports Windows 10/8.1/7, LINUX, Mac OS 8.0 and above systems. Fit with most 3.5" &2.5" SATA III / II / I HDD (Hard Disk Drive) & SSD (Solid State Drive) up to 18TB. Compatible with WD, Toshiba, Hitachi, Samsung, Crucial, SSD and HDD with sata port and so on.
- 【Plug and Play&Stable Transmission】No driver needed,plug and play. Guaranteed with a stable and reliable energy supply for massive data transfer. Please click "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on your PC first then unplug it to avoid data loss when complete using. 【12V DC Power Adapter Included】
- 【Aluminum for Better Protection】 Made of premium aluminum alloy, durable and excellent for heat dissipation, no cooling fan is needed for your high-speed working. Solid contruction to hold the hard drive firmly, the side of middle frame emission holes at the excellent heat dissipation.
SaleNo. 5
ORICO USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure for 3.5/2.5 Inch SATA Hard Drives/SSD Up to 20 TB, 3.5'' Tool-Free HDD Enclosure with 12V/2A Power Supply and UASP Acceleration (3588US3)
- 【Supported】- Support most 3.5 inch SATA I, II, III HDD or SSD up to 20TB(Max); Compatible with Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP or Mac OS 9.1 and above, Macintosh, Linux and Unix desktops or laptops; UASP support.
- 【Features】- Tool-free installation; plug and play; No reboot and no driver required; The USB 3.0 port offers data transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps. Rugged ABS material is heat-resistant and drop-proof.
- 【Technical】- USB 3.0 and SATA III transfer port support 3.5 inch hard drives up to an enormous capacity of 20 terabytes. 12 volt, 2 amp power supply.
- 【Humanize Design】- Auto sleep mode reduces energy consumption. LED indicator shows power and activity status. An anti-shock sponge is installed inside the case.
- 【What's in the Box】- 1x USB 3.0 3.5 inch HDD External Enclosure; 1x 12V/2A EU power adapter; 1x USB 3.0 data cable; 1x user manual; 1x service card.
No. 6
ikuai Hard Drive Enclosure 3.5" Aluminum USB 3.0 / USB C to SATA Hard Drive Dock Case for 3.5 inch Internal HDD & SSD up to 20TB
- Quickly turn your internal 2.5” or 3.5” SATA hard disk into an external USB drive in just 3 minutes assemble. Support up to 20TB SATA hard drives.
- Optimized 2-in-1 USB 3.0 cable ready for any of your spare data ports, no matter a USB-A, USB-C, or even a thunderbolt port. Plug and play, and enjoy your 5Gbps data transfer experience.
- The 3.5" SATA hard drive enclosure with ASM1153e chip preset an auto sleep function, that it will turn into sleep mode after 10 minutes of data inactivity. Two LED indicators show the power status (red) and hard drive activity status (blue).
- Aluminum shell construction with ABS inner tray provides better heat dissipation and shock absorption.
- UASP and S.M.A.R.T supported.
No. 7
UGREEN 2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 to SATA III Adapter Supports 2.5 Inch SSD & HDD 9.5mm 7mm External Hard Drive Enclosure with UASP Compatible with WD Seagate Toshiba Samsung Hitachi - Black
- 5Gbps Transfers with Accelerated UASP: Get up to 5Gbps transfer speeds with USB 3.0 port. The SATA interface supports the UASP accelerated transmission protocol, which is 70% faster than the standalone USB 3.0 (connected to a UASP-supported computer)
- Safety & Stability: 2.5" hard drive enclosure adopts an advanced ASM225CM chip to ensure safety for your SSD and valuable data, as well as supporting UASP/ Trim with fast transmission speed(Note: not included external SSD/HDD,it is only a enclosure)
- 2.5" External Hard Drive Enclosure: Easily connect your 2.5-inch SSD & HDD to your PC, laptop, PS4, or Xbox for data transfer or expanding storage.Great for booting up old HDD/SSDs and recovering essential files from older PCs
- All-round Protection & Secure Connection: EVA foam protects your hard disk from shakes and scratches. A detachable 12-inch cable, makes it easy to connect(Note: If there are screws on your hard drive, you should remove them first or it will not fit.)
- Plug and Play & Universal Compatibility: Plug & Play.It supports Windows, LINUX, MacOS 8.0, and above. Designed for 2.5 inches 7mm /9.5mm SATA HDD & SSD up to 6TB. Compatible with WD, Seagate, Toshiba,Samsung, Crucial, SATA port SSD or HDD, and more
No. 8
ACASIS 2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure, SATA 3.0 to USB3.0 for 2.5 Inch SSD & HDD External Hard Drive Enclosure Support Max 6TB, Tool Free External Hard Drive Case for 7mm/9.5mm 2.5" SSD HDD,UASP Supported
- 2.5 External Hard Drive Enclosure：Easily to connect the hard drive to your PC, PS4 and Xbox for backing up files or re-reading video, audio, games, etc. from the hard drive.
- 5Gbps Data Transfer：The transfer rate of sata external hard drive enclosure can be up to 5Gps with the USB 3.0 port.And the maximum speed is up to 6Gbps under UASP protocol. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1 ports.This external hard drive case can help you to upload a large number of files in a few seconds, saving your time!.
- Tool-free Design：This 2.5 inch hard drive enclosure is installed without any tools, and the buckle and slide rail are fully upgraded. Two side finger grips allow for easy removal of the hard disk. 2 seconds to load and unload the drive.
- RGB Light Strip：displaying different colorful lights according to the working status of the hard drive. Built-in EVA foam pad protects the drive from shocks and vibrations. Detachable 19-inch data cable（SATA III to USB3.0）, convenient for you to connect from a distance.
- MAX 6TB & Universal Compatibility：Plug & Play, no tools or drivers needed. It supports Windows, LINUX, MacOS 8.0, and above. Designed for 2.5'' 7mm /9.5mm SATA HDD & SSD up to 6TB. Compatible with WD, Seagate, Toshiba, Hitachi, Samsung, Crucial, SATA port SSD or HDD, and more.
- Package content：a 2.5 SATA enclosure,a 19 inch cable, a mounting screw tool, 18 Months Warranty, 24h technical customer service❤️just for 100% customer satisfaction❤️.
No. 9
AGPTEK Type-C Hub with M.2 NVMe,Hard Drive Enclosure, USB-C Docking Station & Stand for Mac Mini M1 M2 with NGFF SATA SSD/HDD Slot, TF/SD Card Readers/USB Ports for New MM M1 M2 Laptop (Silver)
- 【2 in 1 Hard Drive Enclosure】The AGPTEK Type-C hub with M.2 and 2.5inch hard drive slots, it can work with M.2 (NVMe / NGFF) and 2.5inch (Mechanical / Solid State) simultaneously. *When using 2 hard drives at the same, the power consumption is large, please connect the USB-C (B) port for adequate power supply and a nicer experience.
- 【USB C hub for Mac Mini】Designed for Mac Mini M1 M2 (Mac Mini M1, M2 not included). Our Docking Station has optimized the issue of color discrepancy in the market to better match the space grey Mac mini chassis. Plug and play, easily connect a M.2 SSD or 2.5” HDD for data transfer / storage and also work for to a PC, laptop, game consoles, router, it is a perfect partner for Mac Mini!
- 【Versatile USB C dock station 】This hub can realize 10Gbps high-speed transmission, transmit 1 GB of large files only in 1 second. * The speed of non-M1 chip computers is slightly lower. Additionally, it equipped with multiple interfaces to meet all your needs! -- 1*M.2 NVMe/NGFF, 1*2.5inch SATA hard drive enclosure, 1*10Gbps USB-A 3.1 , 1*10Gbps USB-C, 2*5Gbps USB-A 3.0, 1*SD Card reader slot, 1*card slot.
- 【Wide Compatibility】Our dock station is also compatible with other flagship devices with USB-C port, like MacBook/MacBook Pro, iPad Pro 2018/2020 11inch/ 13inch, Huawei Mate10/P20, Samsung S8/S9/Note8, etc. Green LED Light for M.2 and White Light for 2.5-inch t: quickly flashes when working.
- 【What You Get】1 x USB C Hub, 1 x USB C cable, 1 x Screwdriver and screws, 1 x User manual. The screwdriver can remove the screws easily of hard drive enclosure’s cover, no extra tool needed. If you have any questions about products and services, please feel free to contact us, we will reply to you
No. 10
Cable Matters Premium Aluminum 10Gbps Gen 2 USB C Hard Drive Enclosure for 2.5" SSD/HDD with USB-C and USB-A Cables - Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible with MacBook Pro, MacBook Air
- USB C 2.5 External SSD Enclosure supports a 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD drive; portable external hard drive in a sturdy aluminum housing protects the SSD drive and assists with heat dissipation
- Portable USB 3.1 SSD enclosure offers convenient and fast data back-up for temporary or long-term use; Diagnose internal SATA SSD drives for replacement or repair with this SATA HDD adapter
- Tool free SATA hard drive enclosure offers a data transfer rate up to 10Gbps with a compatible computer; 10Gbps data transfer rate is 2x faster than USB 3.0; Thunderbolt 3 computer compatible with the included USB C cable; Supports the maximum SATA III 6Gbps data transfer rate
- SSD hard drive USB C to SATA storage solution is compatible with Windows or Mac computers as a Thunderbolt 3 hard drive enclosure; USB C SSD enclosure provides a cost-effective solution for adding additional memory without opening up your laptop; UASP, TRIM and S.M.A.R.T support with compatible computers, drives and OS for increased data transfer speeds, improved CPU utilization and failure detection
- 10 Gbps USB C hard drive ENCLOSURE is compatible with SATA SSD or HDD drives up to 9.5mm, including 7mm; SATA to Thunderbolt 3 hard drive enclosure is compatible with SATA drives such as the Samsung 860 EVO, Kingston A400 SSD, SSD Plus, Crucial MX500, WD Blue 3D NAND PC SSD
SaleNo. 11
Inateck 3.5 Hard Drive Enclosure, Aluminum USB 3.0 Sata HDD Enclosure, FE3001
- Super speed USB 3. 0 connections up to 5 Gbps ; Built-in ASM1153E chipset supports SATA III with up to 6Gbps Signal bandwidth at for extra fast backups ; Support UASP targeted at SSD
- Suitable Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8. 1/10, Linux/Android, Mac OS 10. 3 and higher. Support all standard 2. 5/3. 5 inch SATA I/II/III drives (up to 10TB Max); backwards compatible with USB 2. 0/1. 1 connections
- Internal layer of smooth and slip resistant, protection against Scratches
- The durable aluminum-alloy material promises ultra-light portability and exquisite craftsmanship; featured with highly effective heat dissipation; non-slipping rubber pads on all four corners
- Plug and play; hot-swap, no reboot or additional drivers are needed; 12V/2A power adapter provides stable power supply
No. 12
Mediasonic USB 3.2 4 Bay 3.5” SATA Hard Drive Enclosure – USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type C | USB-C (HF7-SU31C) Support 18TB HDD
- Newly revised front door with Air In-Take feature
- Support all brand of 3.5” SATA I / II / III hard disk drive up to 18TB per drive, and up to 4 x 12TB. Support SATA 3 6.0Gbps hard drive transfer rate
- Transfer rate up to 10Gbps via USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C (USB-C Cable included)
- Support S.M.A.R.T / Power Sync Features
- Support UASP, Smart Fan with built-in thermal sensor
- Support Windows / Mac
- User Manual download at Product Guide Section below
No. 13
USB-C Hub with Hard Drive Enclosure, Hagibis Type-C Docking Station & Stand for Mac Mini M2, Mac Studio M1 Max Ultra with SATA, USB 3.0, SD/TF Card Reader and USB2.0 for Laptop (MC25 Silver)
- USB-C Hub & HDD Enclosure 2 in 1: Unique design, all using a USB-C cable to connect
- Good partner for Mac Mini & Mac Studio: Plug and play, make your Mac Mini and Mac Studio more useful
- Increase Hard Disk Memory: SATA interface, compatible with 2.5-inch mechanical / SSD hard disk, support hard disk thickness within 10mm
- USB Interface Can Both Transfer and Expand: The transmission speed of connecting U disk / hard disk can be up to 200M/s
- Good News for Camera Fans: Fast read and write SD/TF card, support dual card reading and writing at the same time
SaleNo. 14
ORICO Hard Drive Docking Station USB 3.2 Gen 1 to SATA Hard Drive Enclosure 1 Bay for 2.5&3.5 Inch SSD HDD Up to 20 TB with 12V Power Supply, Tool-Free and UASP Supported (DD18C3)
- 【20TB Capacity】This ORICO 3.5-inch hard drive enclosure supports all standard 2.5" and 3.5" SATA HDD/SSD hard drives up to 20TB for 3.5" hard drives and 8TB for 2.5" hard drives. Plug and play, quick to recognize; no drivers required, tool-less, easy to install and use.
- 【High Speed Read/Write】The ORICO hard drive docking station supports UASP transmission protocol and achieves a transmission speed of up to 5Gbps through the USB Type-C port and the 12V/3 A power supply can guarantee fast and stable operation. Besides, it comes with a 1 m long 2 in-1 USB C to C/A data cable which is not only compatible with devices of USB-C interface but also of USB A interface.
- 【Universal Compatibility】Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, Android systems, and various devices such as PCs, laptops, gaming consoles, smart TVs, routers, and smartphones (function needed). A 3.28ft 2 in-1 USB C to C/A data cable ensures the hard drive dock is compatible with both USB-C devices and USB-A devices.
- 【User-Friendly Design】The dust shield keeps dust out and effectively protects the SATA interface; The four rubber pads reduce friction and vibration, providing a stable environment for the operation of hard drives. Activity LED indicator for hard drive working status. 10 min Auto Sleep mode for energy saving.
- 【Safety & Stability】 Equipped with a high-performance master control chip, the SATA to USB HDD/SSD Docking has several safety mechanisms in place to protect your valuable data from over-current, short-circuit, over-heat, over-voltage, and leakage.
No. 15
TERRAMASTER D4-300 USB 3.1(Gen1) Type-C Storage External Hard Drive Enclosure Hot Swappable (Diskless)
- Designed for applications like video editing, photo backup, technical document preservation, file backup, music library, financial records (this is NOT a NAS, it is a DAS and does NOT support RAID).
- USB3.1 (Gen1, 5Gbps) Type-C interface, compatible with 3.5” SATA hard drive/2.5” SSD, supports up to 4 hard drives, total storage capacity up to 80TB (20TB x 4).
- Supports hot swapping. The drive can be rapidly installed in 5 seconds.
- The device is driverless and supports MAC, Windows, Linux cross-platform operating system; fully compatible with the USB protocol, and can be used with any computer, TV, server, set-top box and other devices.
- Intelligent temperature control low noise fan. The fan speed is automatically adjusted with the temperature of the hard drive.
No. 16
ORICO 2.5'' USB C External Hard Drive Enclosure, SATA 3.0 to USB 3.1 Gen2 6Gbps Case for 2.5 Inch HDD/SSD Support Max 6TB with UASP Tool Free(2189C3)
- [Portable Storage Enclosure] - The USB C hard drive enclosure effortlessly connects your 7/9.5mm 2.5-inch SSD or HDD to PC, laptop, smart TV, router, PS5, and Xbox. Perfect for data transfer, storage expansion, system upgrades, file backups, data recovery, and repurposing old hard drives.
- [Ultra-fast USB 3.2 Gen2 Transfer] - Experience lightning-fast transfers with this enclosure, boasting a 10Gbps max transfer speed and UASP acceleration. While the SATA III supports up to 6Gbps, the enclosure's max speed reaches 6Gbps, ensuring rapid data access. (Package random shows an older version for 5Gbps, but the real bandwidth is 6Gbps)
- [Convenient to Use] - Enjoy hassle-free usage with tool-free installation, plug-and-play functionality, and no driver requirements for this SATA enclosure. Simply slide down the cover, insert your drive, and slide the cover back up – it's that easy. Plus, it's hot-swappable, adding even more convenience to your storage management.
- [Universal Compatibility]- ORICO hard drive enclosure supports Windows / mac / Linux systems. Designed for 7mm/9.5mm 2.5 inch hard drives, and max support 6TB. It is compatible SATA hard drives such as WD, Seagate, Toshiba, Hitachi, Samsung, Crucial, SanDisk, etc. And can be used for computers, TVs, smart routers, PS4, XBOX and other devices.
- [Sturdy and Portable Design] - Crafted from durable ABS plastic, this external enclosure is both sturdy and portable, measuring just 4.9x3x0.5 inches for on-the-go convenience. The LED indicator keeps you informed about the drive's status, and the built-in shockproof sponge pad offers superior protection for your hard drive and valuable data.
No. 17
ORICO 2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure USB C to SATA III for 2.5 Inch SSD & HDD 9.5mm 7mm External Hard Drive Enclosure Support Max 6TB with UASP Compatible with WD Seagate Toshiba Samsung Hitachi(2521C3)
- 【Rescue Idle HDD/SSD】Put your idle sata hard disks into the 2.5 inch enclosures and connect them to a device like PC, laptop, router, PS4, or Xbox, and it will be re-recognized,Old important data/movies/photoes can recover and also old disks can be used again.【50cm USB-A to USB C Cable included】
- 【Universal Compatibility】ORICO 2.5'' hard drive enclosure supports Windows, LINUX, Mac OS 8.0 and above systems, fit with most 2.5 inch 7mm/9.5mm SATA III / II / I HDD & SSD up to 6TB, compatible with WD, Seagate, Toshiba, Hitachi, Samsung, Crucial, SATA port SSD or HDD, and more.[12mm Not Supported]
- 【6Gbps with USB 3.1 Gen 2 Port】The HDD enlcosure get up to 6Gbps transfer speeds with USB C 3.1 Gen 2 and SATA III (7+15) Pin ports. The SATA interface also supports UASP accelerated transmission protocol which is more stable than the normal USB 3.1 enclosures when connected to a UASP-supported device.
- 【Easy to Use】Tool-free installation, plug and play, no driver is needed for this 2.5'' SSD enclosure. Just slide out the cover, plug in your HDD/SSD, close the cover and connect IT to your device with attached data cable, it will be easily recognized. Hot-swap supported. No extra power supply requested.
- 【Friendly Design】ORICO external hard drive enclosure is made of upgraded lightweight ABS, slim and handy size make it easy to take around; LED indicator displays working status; Auto Sleep Mode helps to extend the lifespan of the hard drives; EVA foam protects inside drives from shakes and scratches..
No. 18
SSK Aluminum USB3.0 to SATA 2.5” External Hard Drive Enclosure Adapter, Ultra Slim Hard Disk Case housing for 2.5 Inch 9.5mm 7mm SATA HDD and SSD, UASP SATA III Supported
- Great Compatibility: Works great with Windows,MAC OS,Linux full range system, specially designed for 2.5 inch SATA HDD and SSD up to 10TB maximum with the thickness of 7 mm and 9.5mm, Compatible with Western Digital, Seagate, Toshiba, Samsung HDD or SSD with SATA port;
- Super Fast USB 3.0 UASP Protocol: Supports UASP accelerated transmission protocol, 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0 transmission speed. The USB 3.0 transfer rates Up to 5 Gbps, backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1;
- Easy to Install: Support Hot-swap, plug and play, no reboot or additional drivers needed, easy to set up;
- Secure Your HDD Friendly: LED light indicates power and activity status. Screw design to protect your hard disk from improper shaking and more secure, with screw driver, no additional tools required, easy assembly in seconds;
- Aluminum Material with Ultra Slim Design: Aluminum shell make it more durable, provides excellent heat dispersion and antistatic performance. Ultra slim design is smaller size than you could expect.
- All SSK products come with a two-year warranty. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. We will do our best to help you.
No. 19
ORICO 2.5'' Hard Drive Enclosure, Upgraded Tool-Free 5Gbps USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Case for 2.5 Inch 7mm 9.5mm SSD HDD Max 6TB, UASP Supported, Black(2577U3)
- 【Storage Expansion】To solve the problem of less storage space or loss of key data files while working, you just need a orico hdd enclosures which is ideal for storage expansion and backup,especially for photographers, renderers, video editors,and so on.
- 【Compatibility】The 2.5 ssd enclosure can connect to USB devices like PC,laptop, Macbook,game consoles,smart TV,compatible with most Windows, LINUX, Mac OS 8.0 and above systems, fit with most 2.5 inch 7mm/9.5mm SATA III/II/I HDD SSD up to 6TB.
- 【High Speed】The sata 3.0 to USB 3.0 HDD enclosures get up to 5Gbps transfer speeds, with UASP it can be 70% faster than the normal USB 3.0 enclosures when connected to a UASP-supported device. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1 ports.
- 【Tool-Free External Hard Drive Case】Sliding cover design, no tool is needed to install; plug and play,no driver is needed,Easily to be recognized.Hot-swap supported. No extra power supply requested.【50cm USB-A to Micro-B Cable included】
- 【More Details】The external hard drive enclosure is made of upgraded lightweight ABS,slim and handy size; LED indicator displays working status; Auto Sleep Mode helps to extend the drives' lifespan; EVA foam to avoid potential shakes.
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Yottamaster 5 Bay External Hard Drive Enclosure, Aluminum USB3.0 3.5" HDD Enclosure for 3.5 2.5 Inch SATA HDD Support 5 x 16TB, Mac Style Direct Attached Storage (DAS)-[PS500U3]
- 【Reliable External Storage System for Individuals】This 5 bay hdd enclosure support up to 80TB external expanded storage. The front door adopt user-friendly PUSH Design for easy install and replacement of hard drives. It is an ideal choice for personal storage at home and office. It can support different drive type(s)-2,5"/3,5" HDD/SSDs, so you can take advantage of your hard drives' potential fully.
- 【80TB External Storage Capacity 】The multi-bay hard drive enclosure can house up to 5 hard drives, single disk support up to 16TB. Such Large capacity supported let you handle various work demands easily, like digital imaging, video production/editing, duplicating footage, create and manage archives.
- 【Aluminum-Alloy Enclosure & 80mm Silent Fan】The 5 bay sata enclosure built with rugged heat-dissipating aluminum shell, front and rear with cooling holes, a 80mm intelligent temperature control fan inside can effectively accelerate air convection and rapid cooling. The fan adjusts its speed automatically based on the hard drive's temperature, providing optimal cooling with low noise.
- 【For 2.5”/3.5” SATA Hard Drive】The 5 bay hard drive enclosure is designed for 2.5”/3.5” SATA HDD or SSDs. Yottamaster aluminum sata hdd enclosure features with 5 removable trays, allowing for easy installation and replacement of either the large desktop hard disk drives or the portable laptop drives and SSD's.
- 【6Gbps Transfer Rate】This 5 bay hdd enclosure adopt SATA III protocol, transfer rate up to 6Gbps (MAX). Equipped with a versatile USB3.0 Type-B interface to connect other peripheral devices. Compatible with most Windows, Mac and Linux systems.
- 【Hard Drive Usage Note】If you are using a brand new hard drive, it may need to be formatted and partitioned before it can be recognized by the computer. Please remember to back up your data.
- 【Important Note】This model is a non-RAID version and does not support hardware RAID. If you wish to set up RAID, you can only set up software RAID with the tools in your system. For instance, Mac OS users can utilize the RAID Assistant in Disk Utility. The RAID software is compatible with RAID version enclosures only.
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