USB 3.0 to SATA Laptop Drive Adapter for 2.5-Inch SSD

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USB 3.0 to SATA Laptop Drive Adapter for 2.5-Inch SSD
USB 3.0 to SATA Laptop Drive Adapter for 2.5-Inch SSD
USB 3.0 to SATA Laptop Drive Adapter for 2.5-Inch SSD
USB 3.0 to SATA Laptop Drive Adapter for 2.5-Inch SSD
USB 3.0 to SATA Laptop Drive Adapter for 2.5-Inch SSD
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TypeComputer Accessories > Hard Drive Adapters
Host interfaceUSB 3.0 Micro-B
Drive connector22-pin SATA
Transfer rate5Gbps
Supported drives2.5-inch SATA HDD and SSD
3.5-inch drivesNot supported without extra 12V power
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Your old laptop drive or PS4 drive is storage you can use again. Plug this adapter into any USB 3.0 port and the drive shows up on your desk, ready for backups, transfers, or game files. The JMS578 chip adds UASP speed and SMART health reporting in a cable you can keep in a drawer.

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Description

Your old laptop drive or PS4 drive is storage you can use again. Plug this adapter into any USB 3.0 port and the drive shows up on your desk, ready for backups, transfers, or game files. The JMS578 chip adds UASP speed and SMART health reporting in a cable you can keep in a drawer.

Plug in any 2.5-inch SATA drive over USB 3.0 for fast 5Gbps plug-and-play access

Solves
  • opening a laptop to swap or access a drive
  • slow transfer speeds on older drive connections
  • need to reuse an old laptop hard drive or SSD
  • connecting drives to PS4 or a PC without an enclosure

Reach any 2.5-inch drive over USB, without opening your laptop

Stuck with an old laptop drive and no easy way to read it? Plug it in over USB 3.0 and move files at 5Gbps.

Smart Chip, Faster Transfers, Clear Status

  • Plug in and go

    Connect the 22-pin SATA end to your 2.5-inch drive and the Micro-B end to any USB 3.0 port. The drive appears as storage right away, with no screwdriver and no case to buy. Keep the cable tidy with on the desk.

  • Smart chip, faster transfers

    The JMS578 supports UASP, the faster transfer protocol, so large copies move quicker than on a basic bridge. SMART reporting lets you read the health of an old drive before you trust it with a backup. Auto Sleep lets the drive rest when it is idle.

  • Lights tell you what's happening

    Red and blue LED indicators show power and activity. Watch them to see when the drive is working and when it is idle, so you never pull it out mid-copy.

Quick Facts

  • 5GbpsUSB 3.0 rated speed
  • 2.5-inchSupported SATA HDD and SSD
  • 22-pinBlue SATA connector

Plug In, Power Up, Start Copying

  1. 1
    Connect the SATA end

    Align the 22-pin connector with the port on your 2.5-inch drive and press it in evenly. Do not force it at an angle.

  2. 2
    Plug into USB 3.0

    Connect the Micro-B end to a blue or SS-labeled USB 3.0 port for the full 5Gbps speed.

  3. 3
    Open and copy

    The drive appears as external storage. Copy your files, then eject the drive before you unplug the adapter.

From the Drawer to Your Desk

Compatibility guide showing which 2.5-inch drives connect and which do not

The drive in the drawer

A 2.5-inch drive pulled from an old laptop or PS4 does nothing until you open a machine, hunt for screws, or buy a case. Older connections make the job slower still.

JMS578 smart chip graphic with UASP, SMART and Auto Sleep icons

One cable, no teardown

This adapter replaces the screwdriver. The 22-pin end seats in the drive, the Micro-B end goes into a USB 3.0 port, and the JMS578 chip handles the rest.

Adapter linking a 2.5-inch drive to a laptop for everyday file transfers

Files moving at 5Gbps

Your drive now sits on the desk as storage. Copy the backup, check its SMART status, then eject. Files that sat untouched for years are back in reach today.

Why Not Open the Laptop or Buy a Case?

USB 3.0 adapterScrewdriver teardownUSB enclosure
Tools neededNoYesNo
Laptop must be openedNoYesNo
Needs a separate caseNoNoYes
Auto Sleep and SMART statusYesNoPartial
Suited to one-off jobsYesNoPartial
SATA to USB Adapter Cables and USB

Characteristics

Main
TypeComputer Accessories > Hard Drive Adapters
Details
Host interfaceUSB 3.0 Micro-B
Drive connector22-pin SATA
Transfer rate5Gbps
Supported drives2.5-inch SATA HDD and SSD
3.5-inch drivesNot supported without extra 12V power
Controller chipJMS578
Chip featuresUASP, SMART, Auto Sleep
Status indicatorsRed and blue LEDs
Body finishMatte black with blue connector and silver accent strip
CertificationCE

Reviews

Questions and answers

Does it work with any 2.5-inch SATA drive?
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Wanelo · seller

Yes. It supports 2.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs. 3.5-inch drives are not supported unless you add an extra 12V power supply.

Will it read a PS4 hard drive?
w
Wanelo · seller

Yes. Pull the drive from the console, connect it to a PC with this adapter, move the game files you need, then put the drive back. The product photos show this exact use.

Do I need drivers or software?
w
Wanelo · seller

No for typical systems. It is plug and play, so the drive should show up as storage as soon as it connects.

Is the USB 3.0 port required for 5Gbps?
w
Wanelo · seller

Yes. USB 2.0 ports run far below 5Gbps. Use a blue or SS-labeled USB 3.0 port to get the rated speed.

Is it safe for the data on my drive?
w
Wanelo · seller

The adapter does not change your files. The JMS578 chip reports SMART status so you can check a drive before copying. Eject before unplugging and never pull the drive during a transfer.

How is it different from a USB enclosure?
w
Wanelo · seller

An enclosure is a case you keep around the drive. This is a cable with no housing and no screws. For a one-off recovery job, one adapter costs less than a case you would use once and then store.

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