2.5-Inch SATA to USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive Enclosure

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2.5-Inch SATA to USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive Enclosure
2.5-Inch SATA to USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive Enclosure
2.5-Inch SATA to USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive Enclosure
2.5-Inch SATA to USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive Enclosure
2.5-Inch SATA to USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive Enclosure
2.5-Inch SATA to USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive Enclosure
2.5-Inch SATA to USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive Enclosure
2.5-Inch SATA to USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive Enclosure
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TypeComputer Storage & Hard Drive Enclosures
CategoryElectronics
Best forUnisex
ColorUSB 2.0 Black, USB 3.0 Transparent, USB 3.1 Transparent
Color: USB 2.0 Black
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An idle 2.5-inch SATA drive becomes portable USB storage with no tools and one cable. The clear shell shows the bridge board and the drive inside, so you know exactly what you are plugging in. Built for students and laptop users who want a second copy of their files in a bag.

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An idle 2.5-inch SATA drive becomes portable USB storage with no tools and one cable. The clear shell shows the bridge board and the drive inside, so you know exactly what you are plugging in. Built for students and laptop users who want a second copy of their files in a bag.

Turn any 2.5-inch SATA drive into a USB 3.0 portable hard drive with a see-through shell

Solves
  • old laptop or desktop drive needs external access
  • need portable extra storage for files and backups
  • unused 2.5-inch SSD or HDD sitting idle

Turn Your Spare 2.5-Inch Drive Into Portable Storage

That old laptop drive in the drawer can hold your files again. Drop it into the clear shell, plug in one cable, and carry your backups anywhere.

Every part of the build, in plain view

Transparent 2.5-inch hard drive enclosure with USB 3.0 Micro-B cable connected

Clear shell, visible build

The shell is clear all the way through, so the SATA to USB bridge board and the black SATA connector sit in plain view. You can check the board and the Type-C port before you plug anything in. The enclosure is compact enough to slip into a laptop bag or a pencil case.

Hand sliding a 2.5-inch drive onto the exposed connector inside the enclosure

Drop in, no tools

Slide the drive onto the exposed SATA connector. No screws, no brackets, and no driver hunting through a junk drawer. Once the drive is seated, one cable from the Type-C port to your computer is all that is left to do.

Wide compatibility graphic for transparent 2.5-inch enclosure supporting SATA SSD and HDD

Fits 7mm to 9.5mm drives

The enclosure takes 2.5-inch SATA SSDs and HDDs from 7mm to 9.5mm thick, with capacity up to 2TB. Most laptop and desktop drives fall inside that range. Measure your drive before you order, and you will know it fits.

Drive in, cable in, copy

  1. 1
    Seat the drive

    Confirm the drive is 7mm to 9.5mm thick. Slide it onto the exposed SATA connector inside the shell. No tools are needed.

  2. 2
    Plug in one cable

    Connect the Type-A to Type-C or Type-A to Micro-B cable between the enclosure and a USB 3.0 port on your computer.

  3. 3
    Format and copy

    If your system asks, format the drive. Copy your files across, then eject the drive before you unplug it so the writes finish cleanly.

Enclosure plus two cables, nothing else needed

  • 2.5-inch hard drive enclosure×1

    Transparent shell with SATA to USB board and Type-C port

  • USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-C cable×1

    For the Type-C port and most current laptops

  • USB 3.0 Type-A to Micro-B cable×1

    Second connection option for a Micro-B connection

SATA to USB Adapter Cables and USB

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Details
TypeComputer Storage & Hard Drive Enclosures
CategoryElectronics
Best forUnisex
ColorUSB 2.0 Black, USB 3.0 Transparent, USB 3.1 Transparent

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Questions and answers

Does it fit my 7mm, 9mm, or 9.5mm SATA drive?
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Wanelo · seller

Yes, as long as the drive is between 7mm and 9.5mm thick. That range covers most 2.5-inch laptop SSDs and HDDs. Check the thickness with a ruler or caliper. Anything thicker than 9.5mm falls outside the listed range, so skip it.

Does it work with SATA SSDs as well as HDDs?
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Wanelo · seller

Yes. The enclosure supports 2.5-inch SATA SSDs and SATA HDDs, including SATA 3.0 and 2.0 hard drives.

Is the maximum capacity 2TB?
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Wanelo · seller

The enclosure supports 2.5-inch SATA drives up to 2TB. A drive larger than that will not be recognized in full.

Is USB 3.0 speed guaranteed, given the 480Mbps label?
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Wanelo · seller

No, and it is worth knowing before you buy. 480Mbps is the USB 2.0 ceiling, and the packaging shows it. Real speed depends on your computer's port, the cable, and the drive itself. Plug into a USB 3.0 port and you get the faster link. Plugging into a USB 2.0 port will be slower. Test with your own files to see what your setup delivers.

Which cable do I use, Type-C or Micro-B?
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Wanelo · seller

The Type-A to Type-C cable suits the enclosure's Type-C port and most current laptops. The Type-A to Micro-B cable is the second option for a Micro-B connection. Both cables are in the box, so you can pick whichever matches your machine. You can also use a only if it carries data, which many charging-only cables do not.

Is it worth it compared with buying a new external drive?
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Wanelo · seller

A sealed external drive costs more and leaves your old drive sitting in a drawer. This enclosure turns a drive you already own into portable storage, so the only purchase is the shell and the cables. Over a few years of backups, that is the cheaper path.

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