The 8 Best hard drive enclosures of 2025

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

SaleNo. 1

SABRENT USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive...

No. 2

GODO USB 3.0 to 3.5 Inch Hard Drive Enclosure,...

No. 3

SABRENT 2.5 Inch SATA to USB 3.0 Tool Free...

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. Make sure you have the latest firmware installed for this dock to work with larger capacities. Firmware updates can be downloaded on our website.
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

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. 3

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. 4

Hard Drive Enclosure 3.5, FEMORO USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Case with 12V Power Adapter for 3.5 2.5 inch SATA HDD SSD Reader, up to 18TB, Support UASP for Seagate Western Digital Toshiba and More

【Upgrade design】This 3.5 external hdd enclosure use of durable ABS material and pre-set large area heat dissipation hole, can better heat resistance, anti-fall and excellent heat dissipation. Automatic sleep mode ensures longer life of your hard drive. Plug and play, no tools or drivers required. LED indicates that the power supply is active, so that you can clearly see the working status of the hard drive enclosure 3.5.
【Intelligent Chip Transfer Faster】The 3.5 hard drive enclosure has a built-in upgrade chip that supports up to 5Gbps transmission rate and UASP technology, which can stabilize the data transfer speed and ensure the security of external hard disk data. Backward compatible with USB2.0 and USB1.1 ports.
【External Hard Drive Enclosure 】FEMORO hard drive enclosure that provides quick access to 3.5/2.5 inch SSD or HDD, boots up old hard drives and helps recover corrupted important data and files by connecting a USB 3.0 device (computer/laptop). This hard drive reader protects a hard disk from scratches and maximizes the use of 3.5"/2.5" HDD/SSD for comprehensive protection of valuable data. Please note that it cannot support any IDE, MSATA, M.2 and other interfaces hard drive.
【Wide Compatibility】The external hard drive case is specifically designed for 3.5"/2.5" SATA III/II/I HDD SSD up to 8TB. Compatible with WD, Seagate, Toshiba, Hitachi, Samsung, Crucial, SSD and HDD with SATA ports. The USB 3.0 interface is compatible with Windows 10/8/7, XP, Vista, Mac OS 9/10/11, ChromeOS, Linux and other computer systems, equipped with desktop computers, laptops, tablets and other USB A devices.
【What You Get】USB 3.0 to 3.5 HDD External Enclosure x1, (12V/2A DC power adapter x1, USB 3.0 data cable x1, User manual x1, Screwdriver x1, Screw x4.) Please confirm your hard drive type before purchasing. All our products provide 24-hour after-sales service and 12-month warranty service, if you have any suggestions, welcome to contact us.

No. 5

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. Need to connect to a UASP-supported computer
Safety & Stability: 2.5" hard drive enclosure builts with short-circuit, over-current, and multi-protection 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. 6

3.5 Hard Drive Enclosure, CLAVOOP External 3.5 2.5 inch SSD HDD Enclosure USB 3.0 SATA Reader up to 20 TB Hard Drive Case Data Recovery Kit Support UASP with 24W Power Adapter

5 Gbps High-speed Transfer: CLAVOOP 3.5 hard drive enclosure recovery kit and usb B cable use UASP acceleration protocol, the actual test reading speed can reach 500 MB/S; The actual rate will depend on the capabilities of your device
Latest Design: 3.5 external hdd enclosure adopt durable ABS material;Unique small circular top design; Large area heat dissipation holes are reserved at the bottom and side; Four non-slip rubber pads at the bottom make the table more secure
Humanized Design: There are two shock-proof sponges inside the lid of the 3.5 hdd enclosure case; LED indicators visually the working status of the 3.5 external hard drive enclosure; The automatic sleep will enter the standby state. You need to press the switch button to wake up the hard disk box
External Sata Drive Enclosure: HDD Enclosure 3.5 easily connects your 3.5 / 2.5 inch SATA I/II/III HDD or SSD to a PC, laptop, and other devices; support HDD up to 20 TB. (Note: that it cannot support any IDE, MSATA, M.2 and other interfaces hard drive)
Compatible System: 3.5 sata hard drive enclosure provides independent 12V/2A power supply. USB3.0 interface compatible with Windows 10/8/7/XP/Vista, Mac OS 9/10/11, ChromeOS, Linux and other systems; Equipped with desktop, laptops and other USB A devices
Wide Compatibility: External hard drive enclosure 3.5 compatible with WD, Seagate, Toshiba, Hitachi, Samsung, Crucial, SSD and HDD with SATA ports. It can be used as additional storage for PS5, PS4, PS4 Pro, PS3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360; The router needs to support a hard disk file system and with USB3.0 interface
Packing List: USB 3.0 to 3.5 HDD External Enclosure x1 (include 12V/2A DC power adapter x1, USB data cable x1, User manual x1); Please confirm your hard drive type before purchasing
Quality Inspection from CLAVOOP: Our 3.5 external hard drive reader have passed strict quality inspection before leaving the factory. If you have questions about it, please contact us in time. CLAVOOP Service team will provide you with answers

No. 7

BENFEI 2.5 Inch SATA to USB Tool Free External Hard Drive Enclosure, USB Type-C/Type-A to Sata Compatible for 2.5 Inch SSD(Optimized for SSD, Support UASP SATA III)

Feature - BENFEI Type-C/Type-A 2.5 inch Hard Drive Enclosure easily hook up your 2.5 inch SATA I/II/III hard drive to transfer files from one PC to another PC, laptop, PS4 or as a USB external hard drive.
Speed - Up to 5 Gbps data transfer rate with supports UASP SATA III transmission protocol, which is 70% faster than traditional USB3.0. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1 ports.
Design - With USB Type-C/Type-A plug design, provide a easy connection option to laptop/phone/pad. 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-Swappable.
Compatibility - BENFEI Hard Drive Enclosure supports Windows, LINUX, MacOS 8.0, and above. Specifically designed for 7/9.5mm thick, 2.5 inches, 6TB HDD & SSD. Compatible with Western Digital, Seagate, Toshiba, Samsung, Kingston, Crucial, Hitachi, and more.
Warranty - Exclusive BENFEI Unconditional 18-month Warranty ensures long-time protection of your purchase; Friendly and easy-to-reach customer service to solve your problems timely.

SaleNo. 8

PHIXERO 2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure, 5Gbps USB 3.0 to SATA III Tool-Free External Hard Drive Enclosure for 2.5 inch 7mm/9.5mm SATA HDD & SSD [UASP Supported] Transparent

【Transparent Hard Drive Enclosure】Made of sturdy clear crystal PC material, The unique design of this 2.5 inch hard drive enclosure allows you to see the drive inside without having to open it. Unique shell design, crystal clear, stylish and beautiful.
【5Gbps with UASP Accelerated】This 2.5" SSD enclosure designed with USB 3.0 to Mirco B interface, supports 5Gbps max transfer speed and UASP accelerated transmission protocol, 70% Faster than conventional USB 3.0 when connected to a computer that also supports UASP.
【Smart Chip】2.5" HDD enclosure is equipped with advanced smart chip to ensure safe and stable transmission process, prevent short circuit, over current and high temperature, providing multiple protection and data security for your SSD.
【Easy to Install and Use】Tool-Free installation, plug-and-play. No driver is required for this 2.5 SATA enclosure. Just push open the lid, put in the driver, close the lid and connect and use. The interior is compact and stable and will not shake.
【Wide Compatibility】This Hard drive enclosure is designed for 2.5-inch 7mm/9mm SATA HDD and SSD up to 4TB solid state drive. Compatible with Windows, Linux and Mac OS and above, widely used in PC, laptop, Xbox, PS5/PS4/PS3, router, etc.

SaleNo. 9

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)

Wide Compatible: 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. 10

CENMATE Aluminum Dual Bay Hard Drive Enclosure with Cooling Fan for 2.5“/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD with USB A/C 3.0, Support Hot Swappable, Daisy Chain Expansion, Tool-Free HDD Enclosure, DAS(NO RAID/NAS)

【Reliable External Storage System for Individuals and business】The 3.5 hard drive enclosure supports 2.5/3.5 inches HDD and SSD, max capacity up to 20TB for each hard drive, it's a ideal external hard drive enclosure for personal or enterprise using.Save space on your desktop or laptop.
【No heat】The sata enclosure built in Aluminum-Alloy materials and 2 inch Fan.Maximize the security of your data.Fan noise is around 40-50 decibels, not recommended if you are very sensitive to noise.
【Up to 5Gbps】This dual bay enclosure equips with GL3510+ASM1153E chips and USB 3.0 output interface.Transfer 1G files in 3-5 seconds with USB 3.0 Ports, which is 10 times faster than USB 2.0.
【Hot Swappable Convenience】The HDD enclosure supports hot swapping, allowing users to replace hard drives without powering off the device. This feature enhances convenience and efficiency in data transfer processes.
【Tool-Free Installation】Featuring a tool-free hard drive tray design, the external hard drive enclosure enables easy installation and removal of hard drives without requiring additional tools. Plug and play! No fuss, no muss!
【Daisy Chain Expansion】Add a USB HOST port for external hard drive enclosure and daisy chain to expand capacity. Expansion 120TB storage through daisy chain up to 3 devices
【Wide Compatibility, Plug and Play】Equipped with USB A/C 3.0 Cable.Compatible with Windows 7 and above, Mac 9.1 and above, Linux.
【Quality Assurance】Cenmate provides friendly technical support.If you have any questions about the product, please don't hesitate to contact us, reply and solve your problem within 24 hours.

No. 11

CENMATE Dual Bay Hard Drive RAID Enclosure with Cooling Fan for 2.5/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD with USB A/C 3.0 Cable, 3.5 Hard Drive Enclosure Support 40TB,4 RAID Modes,Max 6Gbps

【Reliable External Storage System for Individuals and business】The 3.5 hard drive enclosure supports 2.5/3.5 inches HDD and SSD, max capacity up to 40TB( 20TB for each hard drive), it's a ideal external hard drive enclosure for personal or enterprise using.Save space on your desktop or laptop.
【4 Raid Modes】This raid enclosure supports 4 RAID Modes(RAID 0, RAID 1, Normal, JBOD).NOTE:Press and hold the "Reset" button for 5 seconds after reset the RAID array.Designing RAID may result in data loss.MAC OS no Raid software.
【No heat,No noise】The 2 bay hard drive reader built in Aluminum-Alloy materials and 2 inch Silent Fans.Maximize the security of your data.The fan requires a USB cable to be connected before it will work.
【Up to 6Gbps】This dual bay raid enclosure equips with JMS561 chip and USB 3.0 output interface, Max 6Gbps under UASP control.
【Wide Compatibility, Plug and Play】Equipped with USB A/C 3.0 Cable.Compatible with Windows 7 and above, Mac 9.1 and above, Linux.Plug and play, no fuss, no muss.
【Quality Assurance】Cenmate provides technical support.If you have any questions about the product, please don't hesitate to contact us, reply and solve your problem within 24 hours.
Please Note! ! !When the protrusions of the tray conflict with the hard drive, cut off the protrusions or unplug the blue tabs by flat tipScrewdriver and install the hard drive using the screws.

No. 12

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. 13

POSUGEAR 2.5'' External Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 to SATA III Tool-Free External Hard Drive Case for 7mm/9.5mm 2.5 inch SSD HDD with UASP, Compatible with WD Toshiba Samsung Hitachi PS4 Xbox PC TV

2024 New Sliding Hard Drive Enclosure: Step 1 slides the enclosure open, step 2 places the hard drive into the hard drive enclosure and pushes it firmly in place, step 3 slides the enclosure closed along the cover tracks. Tip: When removing the hard drive, lift up along the bottom groove to remove the hard drive.
Super Speed 5Gbps & UASP: Hard drive enclosure Adopted 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.
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.
All Round Protection: The hdd/ssd enclosure is made of PC+ABS material shell effectively anti drop and anti shock, protects the hard drive from impact and scratches, in addition to the EVA sponge can ensure the stable connection between the hard drive and the SATA interface.
Universal Compatibility: This external ssd/hdd enclosure is designed for 2.5 inch 7mm/9.5mm 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.

No. 14

Mediasonic USB 3.2 4 Bay 3.5” SATA Hard Drive Enclosure DAS – USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type C | USB-C (HF7-SU31C) Support 24TB HDD

Newly revised front door with Air In-Take feature. Chipset VIALabs VL820 + VL716
Support all brand of 3.5” SATA I / II / III hard disk drive up to 24TB per drive, and up to 4 x 24TB. 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 OS / Linux
User Manual download at Product Guide Section below

SaleNo. 15

ORICO 5 Bay 3.5inch Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 to SATA Magnetic Tool-Free External HDD Docking Station Case with 12V/6.5A Power Adapter for Family Storage Expansion Up to 90TB (5x18) - DS500U3

【Easy and Quick Use】-- The ORICO 3.5'' HDD enclosure is designed with magnetic chips on the cover, so no screws and tools are needed; Plug and play, and quickly recognize the hard drives in 3 seconds to save your time and improve your working efficiency(Pls Note: In a Linux system, all multi HDD enclosures only one of the hard drives can be read at a time)
【Up to 90TB Large Capacity】-- The 5-bay hard drive enclosure can support all 3.5 inch SATA HDD up to 90TB (single up to 18 TB), which is the ideal choice for home storage expansion, such as saving and backup precious family videos, photos and movies
【Transfer 1GB in 3 Seconds】-- This USB 3.0 hard drive enclosure adopts SATA III protocol connected to USB 3.0 devices transfer rate of up to 5Gbps (MAX). Equipped with a versatile USB 3.0 Type-B interface, it also can connect to other peripheral devices. Compatible with Windows XP / Vista / 7/8, Mac OS X 10.2 and higher & and Linux
【Cooling and Heat Dissipation】--The ORICO 5 bay HDD enclosure is equipped with a 60mm double-ball bearing fan, which can to some extent cool and heat dissipating for the hard drive that heats up due to high-speed operation; and the rear panel of this 5bay 3.5inch enclosure is designed with many small honeycomb holes, which further facilitate air flowing and heat dissipation
【Multi-Protection】 -- Anti-over voltage, over-current, overheat, short-circuit, leakage, and other multiple protection designs to ensure the security of data transmission of the external HDD enclosure. Four indicator lights help you to monitor the working status of your hard drives whenever. Any problem with ORICO products, we will always welcome and provide you with a suitable solution

No. 16

CENMATE 4 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure with Cooling Fan for 2.5/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD with USB A/C 3.0＋eSATA Cable, 3.5 Hard Drive Reader Supports 72TB Capacity(NO RAID/NAS)

【Reliable External Storage System for Individuals and Business】The 4 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure supports 2.5/3.5 inches HDD and SSD, max capacity up to 72TB( 18TB for each hard drive), it's a ideal external hard drive enclosure for personal or enterprise using.Save space on your desktop or laptop.
【No heat, No noise】The 4 bay hard drive reader built in Aluminum-Alloy materials and 2 inch Silent Fans.Maximize the security of your data.The fan requires a USB or ESATA cable to be connected before it will work.
【Up to 5Gbps】This 4 bay enclosure equips with JMS567+JMB575 chip and USB 3.0 output interface.Transfer 1G files in 3-5 seconds with USB 3.0 Ports, which is 10 times faster than USB 2.0.
【Wide Compatibility, Plug and Play】Equipped with USB A/C 3.0+eSATA Cable Cable.Compatible with Windows 7 and above, Mac 9.1 and above, Linux.Plug and play, no fuss, no muss.
【Stable power supply】Equipped with DC 12V power adapter to provide stability for high-speed transmission.
【Quality Assurance】Cenmate provides technical support.If you have any questions about the product, please don't hesitate to contact us, reply and solve your problem within 24 hours.
Please Note! ! !When the protrusions of the tray conflict with the hard drive, cut off the protrusions or unplug the blue tabs by flat tipScrewdriver and install the hard disk using the screws.

No. 17

SATA Enclosure 2.5 [Tool-Free] SETMSPACE 2.5 External Hard Drive Enclosure, Carbon Fiber Texture 2.5 SSD Enclosure, Hard Drive Enclosure 2.5 with USB-A Cable, 2.5 Enclosure for 7-9.5mm SSD/HDD- Black

【Tool-Free Hard Drive Enclosure】Three simple steps to use this hard drive enclosure, push, put and push. Say goodbye to screwdriver.
【Plug and Play】No need to install any driver. Put hard drive in the SATA enclosure 2.5 then plug and play. Perfectly works on Windows, Mac OS and Linux.
【5 Gbps SATA Enclosure】Built-In smart chip is integrated with SATA 3.0 protocol, which means you can get a speed up to 5 Gbps and transfer 1 GB data with a few seconds.
【Prolong Hard Drive Service Life】Even though you don't use a hard drive a lot, you need a case to protect it from humidity and dust in the air. That will help to avoid shortening the service life of a SSD/ HDD.
【What you get?】SATA enclosure 2.5, USB A to Micro B cable, user manual, 24/7 customer service and life-time technical support.

No. 18

ORICO 2.5'' External Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 to SATA III Tool-Free Clear Hard Disk Case for 2.5 inch 7mm 9.5mm SATA HDD SSD Max 6TB Support UASP(2139U3)

Easy to See Which Drive 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
Portable Hard Drive Enclosure: ORICO external hard drive enclosure 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. Just push out the cover, plug in the drive, close the cover and go. Hot-Swappable. The blue LED indicator to let you know the working status of this hard disk enclosure easily
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 with UASP: The SATA interface of the 2.5 ssd enclosure supports UASP SATA III transmission protocol, which is 70% faster than traditional USB3.0. The maximum data transfer rate of the USB 3.0 interface is 5Gbps. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1 ports
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. 19

FIDECO Hard Drive Enclosure, USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station 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.

No. 20

RSHTECH Hard Drive Enclosure Upgraded Version 3.5" Aluminum USB C to SATA External Hard Drive Dock Case for 3.5 inch HDD & SSD up to 22TB, with 2-in-1 USB Cable, Support UASP

External Hard Drive Dock: USB-C hard drive enclosure is designed for internal 2.5"/3.5" SATA hard disk, supports up to 22TB hard drive
2-in-1 USB Cable: Hard disk enclosure with 3.3 ft USB-A/USB-C detachable cable, dual USB connector design is compatible with USB-A/USB-C/Thunderbolt port hosts. Such as Laptop, PC, PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox 360, Xbox One, smart TV
Ultra-Fast & Stable: 3.5 inch hdd enclosure data transfer up to 5Gbps, support UASP technology up to 6Gbps, built-in ASM1153E chip, enjoy faster and more stable data transfer performance
Automatic Sleep Function: Entering sleep mode after 10 minutes of data access inactivity. Two LED indicator show power status (Red) and hard drive activity status (Blue). Electronic power button, tap to open, long press 3 seconds to turn it off, effective protection of your hard drive disk
Aluminum Housing & Vertical Bracket: SATA hard drive case is designed with aluminum housing and bottom vents for better heat dissipation and shock resistance. Equipped with a removable stand, it can be lay flat or stand upright for your daily use

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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.

Jasmine Burrows

I am a lifestyle blogger in Chicago. I review and test different products and services to help people make smarter decisions.

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