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The 8 Best hard drive enclosures of 2024

Are you trying to find hard drive enclosures 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 enclosures 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 27 hours of research and did 53 hard drive enclosures 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!

An overview of our top picks

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The best hard drive enclosures you can buy today

SaleNo. 1
SABRENT USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Lay-Flat Docking Station for 2.5 or 3.5in HDD, SSD [Support UASP] (EC-DFLT)
  • Supports all 2.5 and 3.5-inch SATA drives
  • Connects via SuperSpeed USB 3.0 (up to 10x as fast as USB 2.0)
  • UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) support for even faster performance. UASP requires UASP capable host system
  • Serial ATA bus up to 6Gbps Signal bandwidth for fast storage backups
  • This Docking station comes with a free download of Acronis True Image for SABRENT software for easy cloning
No. 2
SABRENT 2.5 Inch SATA to USB 3.0 Tool Free External Hard Drive Enclosure [Optimized for SSD, Support UASP SATA III] Black (EC-UASP)
  • Tool free design, easy to install,Transfer Rates Up to 480 Mbps when connected to a USB 2.0 port,Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps when connected to a USB 3.0 port.
  • Suitable for 2.5” SATA/SSD;Supports Standard Notebook 2.5″ SATA and SATA II Hard drives
  • Optimized for SSD, Supports UASP SATA III,Backwards-Compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1
  • Hot-swappable, plug and play, no drivers needed
  • Operating System:Supported Operating Systems:Mac,Windows;Supported Windows Versions :Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP;Supported Mac Versions:Mac OS X and Higher
No. 3
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
SaleNo. 4
SABRENT USB 3.0 to SATA I/II/III Dual Bay External Hard Drive Docking Station for 2.5 or 3.5in HDD, SSD with Hard Drive Duplicator/Cloner Function [20+TB Support] (EC-HD2B)
  • Supports Standard Desktop 2.5"/3.5" SATA Hard Drives or SSD
  • Supports hard drives up to 20+TB
  • Plug and play, no drivers needed.
  • Supports Offline Cloning up to 60MBps.
  • Supports Transfer Speeds up to 5Gbps (USB 3.0),480Mbps (USB 2.0), 12Mbps (USB 1.1)
No. 5
ORICO Dual Bay Hard Drive Docking Station USB 3.0 to SATA with Duplicator/ Offline Clone Function 3.5 inch External Hard Drive Dock for 2.5‘’/3.5‘’ HDD SSD Max Up to 40TB Support UASP Plug&Play -DD-C
  • 【Full Compatibility】 SSD/HDD Docking Station supported 40TB(2*20TB) compatible with 2.5"/3.5" SATA I/II/III HDDs and SSDs; 2 Bay hard drive docking Station includes 3ft (1m) USB-A cables and universal power adapter which can use in most places and is small in size and easy to use
  • 【Offline Clone Duplicator Function】ORICO hard drive docking station supports an offline clone function, it can be used to clone an existing hard drive without connecting to a computer, easy to duplicate data from one to another hard drive by pressing the CLONE button for about 3 seconds. Please note the target disk must be larger than the source disk.
  • 【Durability Dual Bay Hard Drive Duplicator】The SATA HDD drive dock duplicator with a highly efficient 36W(12V/3A) power supply, guarantees a steady uninterrupted transmission process for maximum durability. 3.5 hard drive dock is inactive for 10 minutes, saving energy by automatically sleeping in mode
  • 【Devices Connect Freedom】This Dual-Bay hard drive cloner is designed to work with a variety of devices including PCs, laptops, smart TVs, smart routers, and even PS4. It supports multiple platform operating systems such as Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad OS(Thunderbolt), and Android. With this versatility, you can enjoy seamless connectivity across all your favorite devices. {Note: Your phone should support the OTG function then you can easily read the hard disk data.}
  • 【High-Speed Protocol】USB 3.0 hard drive docking station supports UASP &Trim protocol with transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps; Dual hard drive dock enables instant access to 2.5/3.5" SATA drives for file backup, disk imaging, or data transfer - Toolless design facilitates quick drive hot-swapping
  • 【Application Design】The external hard drive docking station adopts a unique dust-proof design cover plate and silicone anti-skid pad and is also designed with LED cloner Status indicators-Blue reading, Red Transfer
SaleNo. 6
iDsonix 2.5 inch Hard Drive Enclosure, 6Gbps USB 3.1 to SATA III Tool-Free External Hard Drive Enclosure for 7mm/9.5mm 2.5" SSD HDD with UASP Compatible with Toshiba Samsung WD Black(PW25-C3)
  • 【Practical Hard Drive Enclosure】iDsonix 2.5 inch external hard drive enclosure is designed for 7mm 9.5mm SATA SSD & HDD. Compatible with Western Digital, Toshiba, Samsung and most mobile devices such as TV, PS4/5, Xbox, PC, laptop ect.
  • 【Super Fast 6Gbps & UASP Protocol】This 2.5 External HDD SDD Enclosure interface supports up to 6Gbps transfer rates and UASP accelerated transmission protocol, which will be 30% faster than traditional USB 3.0.(Both your devices need to support UASP ) Backward compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1 ports.
  • 【All-round Protection & Security】iDsonix 2.5" hard drive enclosure is made of high-quality ABS plastic and built in a High-performance chip, which can provide over-current protection, over-voltage protection and overheating protection to ensure safety for your drivers and valuable data. The attached EVA foam pad can also protect your hard disks from shaking and crashing problems.
  • 【Universal Compatibility】This SATA to USB 3.1 drive enclosure support Windows / Mac / Linux and most operation platform. Compatible with Western Digital, Toshiba, Samsung, Kingston, Crucial, Hitachi, and more hard drivers. Designed for 2.5 inches 7mm /9.5mm SATA HDD & SSD up to 4TB. It can be quickly connected to your laptop PC TV, PS4/5 ect.
  • 【Easy to Use & Installation】Tool Free and no drivers needed, simply plug and play. Just need seconds to push the cover off, put in the drive and close the cover up to use. Support hot-swapping and the LED indicator will show the working status. A detachable USB cable (USB C to USB A) makes it easy to connect or pack away.
No. 7
2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 to SATA III for 2.5 Inch SSD & HDD 9.5mm 7mm External Hard Drive Enclosure Support Max 6TB with UASP
  • 【Supported Drives】All 2.5inch SATA SSDS/HDDS.Easily connect your 2.5-inch SSD & HDD to your PC,laptop,PS4 for data transfer or expanding storage. Get protection for your hard disk from scratches and portable SATA data storage. Great for booting up old HDD/SSDs and recovering essential files from older PCs.
  • 【Safety & Stability】2.5" hard drive enclosure adopts an advanced chip, built with short-circuit, over-current, and multi-protection to ensure safety for your SSD and valuable data.
  • 【Easy to Use & Installation】Tool Free and no drivers needed, simply plug and play. Just need seconds to push the cover off, put in the drive and close the cover up to use.
  • 【5Gbps Transfers】 Get up to 5Gbps transfer speeds with USB 3.0 ports.Backward compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1 ports.
  • 【Universal Compatibility】This SATA to USB 3.0 drive enclosure support Windows / Mac / Linux and most operation platform.It can be quickly connected to your laptop PC TV, PS4/5 ect.
No. 8
2.5 Inch Hard Drive Enclosure, 6Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 1 to SATA III High-Speed Transmission for 7-9.5MM HDD SSD Enclosure, USB-C to USB-A, Support UASP Trim for Windows PS4 Xbox (Black)
  • 【High-Speed Transmission】SAN ZANG MASTER 2.5-inch SSD SATA enclosure adopts SATA III interface. The data cable adopts USB 3.1 Gen 1, the maximum data transmission speed is 6Gbps, and supports UASP/TRIM with fast transmission speed. 70% Faster than conventional USB 3.0. Whether you are using it for games or file backup, it will greatly save your waiting time.
  • 【Smooth & Stable Transmission】SAN ZANG MASTER 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 adapter adopts industry-leading chips, built-in short circuits, over-current, and multiple protections to ensure the safety of SSD and data. The interior is equipped with a sponge to shockproof to better protect the hard drive. Choose SAN ZANG MASTER external hard drive enclosure and enjoy more smooth and more stable transmission experience!
  • 【Plug & Play】SANZANG MASTER 2.5-inch HDD enclosure requires no tools to install, plug and play, no driver is required. Simply push out the case, insert the drive, close the case and connect to the device. Support hot swap. No need for an additional power supply, easy to carry around.
  • 【All in One】One SATA hard drive enclosure can meet the diverse needs of users. The SATA case external 2.5 is suitable for 7mm-9.5mm, 2.5-inch SATA III/II/I SSD HDD, such as Seagate, Samsung, WD, Critical, Toshiba, etc. Windows 2000/Windows 98/XP/Vista/7/8/10, Linux, Mac OS 9.1/10.8.4, and above can quickly recognize this 2.5-inch hard drive enclosure. Widely used in PC, Laptop, Xbox, PS5/PS4/PS3, etc.
  • 【Extend Hard Drive Life & Save Power】SAN ZANG MASTER external hard drive enclosure 2.5 supports auto-sleep technology, automatically enters a sleep state after 10 minutes of idle time, saves power consumption, and improves the service life of the hard disk. (The 3-minute sleep time of other USB hard drive enclosures on the market will cause frequent restarts to damage the hard disk.)
No. 9
SAN ZANG MASTER 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Enclosure, 5Gbps USB 3.0 to SATA III 5Gbps High-Speed Transmission for 7-9.5MM HDD SSD Enclosure, USB-B to USB-A, Support UASP Trim for Windows PS4 Xbox (Black)
  • 【High-Speed Transmission】SAN ZANG MASTER 2.5-inch SSD SATA enclosure adopts SATA III interface. The data cable adopts USB 3.0, the maximum data transmission speed is 5Gbps, and supports UASP/TRIM with fast transmission speed. It only takes 2 seconds for 1G files to be transferred. Whether you are using it for games or file backup, it will greatly save your waiting time.
  • 【Smooth & Stable Transmission】SAN ZANG MASTER 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 adapter adopts industry-leading chips, built-in short circuits, over-current, and multiple protections to ensure the safety of SSD and data. The interior is equipped with a sponge to shockproof to better protect the hard drive. Choose SAN ZANG MASTER external hard drive enclosure and enjoy more smooth and more stable transmission experience!
  • 【Plug & Play】SANZANG MASTER 2.5-inch HDD enclosure requires no tools to install, plug and play, no driver is required. Simply push out the case, insert the drive, close the case and connect to the device. Support hot swap. No need for an additional power supply, easy to carry around.
  • 【All in One】One SATA hard drive enclosure can meet the diverse needs of users. The SATA case external 2.5 is suitable for 7mm-9.5mm, 2.5-inch SATA III/II/I SSD HDD, such as Seagate, Samsung, WD, Critical, Toshiba, etc. Windows 2000/Windows 98/XP/Vista/7/8/10, Linux, Mac OS 9.1/10.8.4, and above can quickly recognize this 2.5-inch hard drive enclosure. Widely used in PC, Laptop, Xbox, PS5/PS4/PS3, etc.
  • 【Extend Hard Drive Life & Save Power】SAN ZANG MASTER external hard drive enclosure 2.5 supports auto-sleep technology, automatically enters a sleep state after 10 minutes of idle time, saves power consumption, and improves the service life of the hard disk. (The 3-minute sleep time of other USB hard drive enclosures on the market will cause frequent restarts to damage the hard disk.)
No. 10
GODO USB 3.0 to 3.5 Inch Hard Drive Enclosure, Vertical External Hard Drive Docking with Stand for 3.5 inch SATA HDD SSD, Aluminum Alloy Drive Case Support Up to 18TB with UASP,Power Adapter
  • 【5Gbps Transmission with UASP】The data transfer speed of GODO 3.5'' SATA hard drive enclosure to usb 3.0 up to 5Gbps with UASP and Trim, 80% faster read speeds compared to traditional port. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface with super speed performance can improve the user's experience.
  • 【Stable & Safety】The GODO external hard drive enclosure 3.5 inch with independent 12V/2A power supply using the advanced chip makes lower power consumption, more stable transmission, multiple protection for your SATA drives. integrated safeguards prevent over voltage, leak currents, short circuits and peak voltage, guaranteed safer data transfer and access hard drive.
  • 【Aluminum Housing】GODO 3.5 inch sata hdd/ssd enclosure is made from light weight, solid and durable aluminum material to improve heat dissipation and prevent static. it supports Plug and Play, no drivers required,with LED progress indicator. Portable external hard drive enclosure easy to your daily. Removable vertical stand design equipped.
  • 【Wide Compatibility】GODO external laptop hard drive enclosure supports all 3.5 inch SATA I/II/III /HDDs SSDs up to 18TB capacity. this 3.5 inch hard drive case is compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8. 1/10, Mac OS and Linux operating systems and on.
  • 【Separate Base as a Gift】The main part of GODO hard drive case can be carried separately when going out,more convenient.with the Separate Base,the hard drive enclosure can stand on the desktop,make the desktop cleaner.enjoy the fun of DIY screw installation, fully enclosed hard drive enclosure, no need to worry about hard drive exposure and damage the file.
No. 11
FIDECO External Hard Drive Enclosure, USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Enclosure for 3.5 or 2.5 inch SATA HDD SSD with Cooling Fan, 12V Power Adapter Included, Support UASP
  • 【Supported Hard Drive】FIDECO hard drive enclosure can support 2.5" and 3.5" SATA hard drives. Please note that it cannot support any IDE hard drive.
  • 【5Gbps Super Speed】FIDECO HDD enclosure is engineered with USB 3.0 interface and can offer data transfer speeds up to 5Gbps. It can be also backward compatible with USB 2.0.
  • 【Support UASP】FIDECO hard drive docking station can support UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) for better and faster data transfer performance.
  • 【Compatible System】FIDECO HDD lay-flat docking station is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux. Just plug and play! No drivers needed!
  • 【Our Promise】If you are not satisfied or there is any problem with the item, please contact us at any time. We will offer you better service and technical support.
SaleNo. 12
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. 13
Reletech 2.5" External Hard Drive Enclosure, SATA to USB 3.1 Tool-Free Clear for 2.5 Inch SSD & HDD 9.5mm 7mm External Hard Drive Case Supports UASP SATA
  • 2.5" External Hard Drive Enclousre: Easily connects your 2.5 inch SSD & HDD to PC, laptop, PS4, Xbox for data transfer or expanding storage. It protects the hard disk from outside scratches and makes SATA hard drive portable for data store. It is awsome for booting up old hdd/ssd and recovering important files of broken PC.
  • Universal Compatibility: Supports Windows, LINUX, Mac OS 8.0 and above systems. Designed for 2.5 inch 7mm/9.5mm SATA HDD & SSD up to 2TB.
  • Easy Installation: Tool free installation. Plug & Play, No driver needed for this SATA enclosure. Just push out the cover, plug in the drive, close the cover and go. Hot-swap supported. No request for extra power supply.( Note: Some 2.5-inch HDD require 12v voltage input, this product only supports 5v output to the HDD, please check before using.)
  • 5Gbps UASP Fast Speed: The Reletech ssd/hdd drive enclosure is design with SATA to USB3.0 protocol with the maximum transfer rate can reach up to 5Gbps, at the same time, the external hdd enclosure can support UASP accelerated transmission protocol to greatly improving the storage or backup efficiency of the devices.
  • Package included: 1*2.5 inch hard drive enclosure, 1* micro B to usb 3.0 cable.
No. 14
POSUGEAR 2.5'' External Hard Drive Enclosure, 6Gbps USB C 3.1 Gen 2 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
  • 🌠𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝟔𝐆𝐛𝐩𝐬 & 𝐔𝐀𝐒𝐏:Hard drive enclosure with USB3.1 high speed transfer supports 6Gbps transfer rate and UASP+TRIM dual acceleration protocol, 35% faster than traditional USB 3.0, transfer HD movies, music and data in 3 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.
SaleNo. 15
MAIWO External Hard Drive Enclosure for 7mm 9.5mm 2.5 inch SATA SSD/HDD, 5Gbps USB C to SATA Adapter Storage Case, 6TB Capacity
  • 【Compatibility】This external hard drive case supports 2.5 inch SATA SSD/HDD in size 7mm 9.5mm.
  • 【5Gbps Transmission Speed】Type-C output port, max 5Gbps transmission speed, support UASP with Windows 8 or above.
  • 【Large Capacity】Up to 6TB extra storage for your PC.
  • 【Tool Free】Tool Free - easy to use, Transparent Design - easy to find your drives.
  • 【Feature】10mins Auto Sleep / LED Indicator / High-Strength ABS Plastic / 12.6x7.8x1.4cm Ultra Thin Case
  • NOTE: If your drive is a new one (1)Insert drive and connect the enclosure to PC. (2)Hard Disk Initialization: Computer-Manage-Disk Management-find new disk and initialize (NOTE: Please choose MBR if the capacity of your disk is less than 2TB, choose GPT if larger than 2TB.) (3)Disk Partition and Format: New disk will become “Disk 1” after initialization, right click “Disk 1” and choose “New Simple Volume” to do partition, choose the capacity you need and choose “Formatting”.
No. 16
SABRENT USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Lay Flat Docking Station with Built in Cooling Fan for 2.5 or 3.5in HDD, SSD [Support UASP and 22TB] (EC-DFFN)
  • Supports Standard Desktop 2.5"/3.5" SATA Hard Drives.
  • Keep your drives running cool, with Built-in cooling fan.
  • Hot-swappable, plug and play, no drivers needed.
  • Serial ATA bus up to 6Gbps Signal bandwidth for fast storage backups
  • This Docking station comes with a free download of Acronis True Image for Sabrent software for easy cloning.
No. 17
UGREEN 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Enclosure Integrate with 1.6FT Cable, Tool-Free SATA to USB 3.0 7mm 9.5mm External SATA SSD HDD Case with UASP, Laptop Computer Hard Disk Enclosure
  • 5Gbps Super Speed: With a standard SATA III and USB 3.0 connection, this HDD SSD enclosure can support up to 5Gbps transmission speed. Accelerated by UASP protocol, making the HDD SSD case 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0. UGREEN SATA enclosure can backward compatible with a USB 2.0 port.
  • Safer and Stable Transmission: With UASP and TRIM supported, the built-in chipset also supports multiple protection for your SSD&HDD to ensure safety data transfer.
  • Durability and Safety: If your drive is just gonna sit on a desk or travel in a backpack, this durable 2.5 HDD SSD enclosure should protect it well enough, made of sturdy ABS plastic and comes with a piece of foam to keep SSD from flopping around inside this HDD case and snap right into place.
  • Wide Compatibility: The solid state drive enclosure is suitable for 7mm and 9.5mm 2.5 inch SATA III/ II/ I HDD SSD, compatible with Samsung Seagate WD Toshiba, etc. UGREEN laptop computer hard drive enclosures can be quickly recognized by Windows 11/ 10/ 8.1/ 8/ 7/ Vista/ XP, Mac OS, and Linux. Widely applied on PC, laptop, Xbox, PS5/PS4/PS3, Router, etc.
  • Portble and Convenient: High-quality 1.6FT USB 3.0 cable integrated with the hard drive enclosure, so no need to worry about losing the cable when you want to back up data from dead old laptops, upgrade HDD to SSD for additional storage, or download game. Lightweight & slim size plus an undetachable cable make the hard disk enclosure perfect for travel. (Note: SSD or HDD is NOT included. )
  • Integrate with 1.6FT Cable: High-quality 1.6FT USB 3.0 cable integrated with the hard drive enclosure, so no need to worry about losing the cable when you want to back up data from dead old laptops, upgrade HDD to SSD for additional storage, or download game.
No. 18
ORICO Hard Drive Enclosure 3.5, Tool Free USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure for 3.5 2.5 Inch SATA III/II/I SSD HDD Up to 20TB, Support UASP, Trim, with 12V/2A Power Adapter.(DDW35U3)
  • 【Compitable with 2.5 & 3.5 Inch HDD/SSD】 ORICO's USB 3.0 external hard drive enclosure supports most 3.5 Inch and 2.5 Inch SATA I, II, III HDD or SSD up to 20TB(Max), making it easy to store all your important files and data.
  • 【Intelligent Chip & Better Protection】Intelligent chip prevent overvoltage, leak currents and short circuits, guaranteeing safer data transfer and access. Independent 12V/2A power supply ensures stable transmission and lower power consumption.
  • 【Lightning-Fast Transfer Speeds】With 5Gbps advanced chip, this HDD enclosure supports UASP accelerated transmission and TRIM, 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0 readers, so you just need few seconds to transfer file. It's also backward compatible with USB2.0 and USB1.1 ports.
  • 【Easy Plug & Play Installation】 No tools or driver required, only 3 simple steps, you can install your hard drive in this enclosure in just few seconds. LED indicator shows you the working status.
  • 【Universal Compatibility】 Supports Windows 11/10/8.1/7, LINUX, MacOS 8.0, and above systems. Compatible with WD, Seagate, Toshiba, Hitachi, Samsung, Crucial, SSD and HDD with SATA ports. Use as additional storage for PS5/4, Xbox. Ideal for entertainment and gaming.
  • 【Best Customer Service】Please let us know by your order if you have any problem about the compatibility, we will reply you within 24 hours
No. 19
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. 20
ORICO 2.5 inch External Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 to SATA III for 7mm and 9.5mm SATA HDD SSD Tool Free [UASP Supported] Black (25PW1-U3)
  • 【5Gbps with UASP Accelerated】The maximum data transfer speed of the SSD enclosure is 5Gbps. The SATA interface of 2.5 hard drive enclosure supports UASP accelerated transmission protocol, 70% Faster than conventional USB 3.0 when connected to a computer that also supports UASP. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1 ports
  • 【Secure Smart Chip】Intelligent chip prevent overvoltage, leak currents and short circuits, guaranteeing safer data transfer and access. Auto-Sleep mode extends lifespan for your hard drives.
  • 【2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure】 ORICO hard drive enclosure can easily connects 2.5 inch SATA I/II/III SSD & HDD to PC, laptop, router, PS4, or Xbox for data transfer or expanding storage, recovering your old hard drives datas and make it rejuvenate
  • 【Easy Installation】Tool-free installation, plug & play, no driver is needed for this 2.5 SATA enclosure. Just push out the cover, plug in the drive, close the cover and connect to your device. Hot-swap supported. No request for extra power supply
  • 【Wide Compatibility】This SATA to USB 3.0 drive enclosure is suitable for 7mm,9.5mm 2.5 inch SATA III/ II/ I Hard Disk Drives or solid state drives, such as Seagate, Samsung, WD, Crucial, TOSHIBA etc. This ORICO 2.5 inch laoptop hard drive enclosure can be quickly recognized by Windows 2000/Windows 98/XP/Vista/ 7/8/10, Lunix, Mac OS 9.1/10.8.4 and above. Widely applied on PC, laptop, Xbox, PS5/PS4/PS3, Router, etc.

How to choose a good hard drive enclosures

Does the idea of finding a fantastic hard drive enclosures make you anxious? When it comes to purchasing this product, specifically when deciding which model to select, has your head been spinning between options? You are not alone if that is the case. We are aware of the pressure involved in the purchasing process!

Your presence here indicates that you are interested in hard drive enclosures. Before choosing which product would be the best for your needs after being inundated with information, locate a reliable source with genuine selections. You can get that information from a variety of sources, including buying guides and rating websites, word-of-mouth recommendations from friends and family, online discussion forums where users can share their own experiences, product reviews that can be found all over the internet, and YouTube channels. You can only get the right product through exhaustive analysis. But you realize that’s not always simple. In order to ease your concerns, we have taken the time to develop a list of the top hard drive enclosures products available right now. You might be wondering how we came up with the list. How was this buying guide developed?

First, we used our algorithms to gather as much reliable data as we could about these products. To verify all the data gathered, we used both artificial intelligence and a lot of algorithms.
Then, our experts used criteria that are recognized in the business to evaluate them according to their quality to price ratio, allowing us to choose the top hard drive enclosures on the market right now!

The selection of the goods is not arbitrary. Before creating a list, we take into account a number of factors. Below are some of the criteria discussed:

Brand Value: What happens if you choose a dubious brand just because it appears to be a good deal? So the likelihood of receiving a product with a short shelf life increases. That is due to the fact that well-known brands have a reputation to uphold, while others do not. Top hard drive enclosures brands strive to provide some distinctive traits that set them apart from the competition. So, hopefully one or more of the items on our list will be perfect for you.

Features: Useful features are all you need, not tons of them. We consider the important aspects and select the top hard drive enclosures based on those.

Specifications: Numbers always help you measure the quality of a product in a quantitative way. We try to find products with higher specifications, but with the right balance.

Quality: A product’s quality may always be quantified with the aid of numbers. We look for goods with better standards that strike the proper balance. The best quality product that gets highly appreciated and recommended by experienced users.

Customer ratings:  Would it be accurate to suggest that the hard drive enclosures were used by hundreds of customers before you? Superior ratings indicate that many customers had better service.

Customer Reviews: Like ratings,  provide you with accurate and reliable information about the product from genuine customers. Customer ratings are very important to all of us because they contain accurate and reliable information about the customer service we received from several hundred customers.

Seller Rank: This is very intriguing! Not only do you need a good hard drive enclosures, you also need a product with rising sales that is trendy. It accomplishes two goals. First, the expanding user base proves the quality of the product. Second, given that number, producers must be able to offer greater quality and after-sales support.

Value: You get what you pay for, they say, so consider the value. Cheap isn’t always good and expensive isn’t always bad. However, that does not imply that spending a lot of money on a product that is flashy but underwhelming is a good idea. Before adding them to the list, we make an effort to evaluate how much value you can get for your money from your hard drive enclosures.

Durability: Durability and reliability are closely related concepts. You will benefit from a strong and long-lasting hard drive enclosures for months and years to come.

Product availability: Products come and go, and new ones replace the old ones. Most likely, a few new features and required changes were made. What use is it to use a supposedly good product if the maker no longer supports it? We make an effort to highlight products that are current and offered by one or more trustworthy sellers, if not more.

Negative Reviews: Yes, we do take that into account as well! The goods with the majority of bad reviews are filtered out and disregarded when we choose the best-rated one on the market.

These are the standards by which we selected our hard drive enclosures. Do we end our process there? Hell no. The most crucial fact about us that you should be aware of is that we regularly update our website with current and pertinent information. We have one more layer of filtration since we place the greatest importance on reader satisfaction. Please let us know if any product included here is incorrect, irrelevant, subpar, or simply out of date. We always value your opinions, and we’ll work hard to make any necessary corrections to our list in response to them.

Why should you believe us?

There are now thousands of possibilities for these products on Amazon, but choosing the best one can be difficult and time-consuming. And what hard drive enclosures should you purchase in 2022?

This guide is the result of more than 10 years of experience in researching, testing and writing about many topics. Each member of our team is an authority in their area. We read every article we could find online and every consumer review on every retail website for seven hours. Additionally, we discovered a ton of websites that offered helpful resources, including buying tips and thorough information on hard drive enclosures.