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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
Last Updated: October 9, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
997
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0
Unverified
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NUMBER OF USB PORTS
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USB
2.5 meters
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Review Analysis - 987 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Memory
237ssd, hard drive, enclosure, external, drives
+93%
-7%
" ... Great drive housing for an old hard drive. ... "
" ... This fit my Samsung Evo SSD perfectly! ... "
" ... Then i created a new volume and formatted the drive. ... "
" ... Fortunately, the issue was the processor and logic board and not the hard drive. ... This device allowed me to remove my old hard drive and recover all of my data. ... I now have a 1TB backup drive I can keep with my system. ... "
" ... Do you have an extra 2.5” hard drive laying around that you wanna use for extra external storage? ... "
" ... I put a 1tb ssd in this and works perfect. ... "
" ... When transferring files from a solid state drive installed in this enclosure to another solid state drive in a recent laptop, I consistently saw transfer rates that were ~450 MB/s. ... This is far beyond anything I have seen with USB 3.0 flash drives, which usually top out at around ~60 MB/s on the exact same port on the exact same system. ... After transferring several hundred gigabytes using this drive, without a single problem, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this drive to anyone. ... "
" ... Great external storage case! ... "
Ease of Use
169easy to use, easy to install, simple, install, open
+98%
-2%
" ... Very simple to use and price is great ... "
" ... Super easy to setup/install . ... "
" ... They couldn't be easier to use. ... So simple a caveman could do it. ... "
" ... Easy to open. ... "
" ... It was easy to use! ... "
" ... Easy to use right out of the box. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... I wish everything I bought was this simple to set up and use. ... "
Ports
157enclosure, drive, usb 3 0, sata, hard drive
+86%
-14%
" ... Most important thing is I can use USB 3.0 to copy the data from HD to a SSD without any interruption or failure. ... "
" ... I bought another adapter and it works well. ... "
" ... If you have a lot of SATA HDDs and would like to use them with the convenience of an external drive, the Sabrent Drive enclosure is peripheral that can make it happen. ... SATA drive to convert it into a USB 3.0 connected external drive. ... "
" ... It draws power and transfers data through a single USB connection and has an on/off switch on the case. ... "
" ... First off, it's inexpensive, supports USB 3.0 and looks cool with the clear casing. ... "
" ... This enclosure worked just as expected with my 2.5'' Seagate external 5TB disk whose USB-C port broke off. ... I had to dismantle the external disk and remove the USB-C adapter inside to reveal the SATA connection before connecting it to my Mac with the enclosure. ... The enclosure has a sliding cover and once the cover is removed, it is straightforward to connect the 5TB disk via SATA. ... "
" ... Had to return this wonderful SATA to USB converter. ... "
" ... USB 2.0 delivers 5 volts at 0.5 amps, whereas USB 3.0 delivers 5 volts at 0.9 amps. ... Using the USB 3.0 ports had a 100% success rate with powering my external 2.5" HDD. ... "
Setup
143easy, install, drive, hard drive, tools
+98%
-2%
" ... The enclosure was easy to install the external laptop harddrive. ... "
" ... Easy to install, well constructed and works perfectly. ... "
" ... Easy to connect ... "
" ... It is easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... I works as expected and is easy to reopen if I need to install a different drive. ... "
" ... Install is as easy as falling off a log (in water by the way). ... "
" ... Easy to install and use ... "
Device Compatibility
110ssd, hard drive, drive, mac, recognized
+84%
-16%
" ... This is meant for simple data transfer ... "
" ... I seriously considered using special software for computer transfers like Zinstall to make the program migration easier. ... "
" ... Used for switching my dead Dell laptop into a functioning external hard drive. ... "
" ... This item came through, not only for me but I have been able to help friends with their computers too. ... "
" ... Easy to connect ... "
" ... I place Cruicial MX500 in them and connected them to a ANKER desktop USB 3.0. ... "
" ... I upgrade my HP from a 1TB hard drive to a 1TB SSD. ... "
" ... Plugged in a SSD and worked just fine. ... "
Build Quality
106enclosure, material, together, tabs, slide
+70%
-30%
" ... Make them useful with this excellent, inexpensive housing. ... "
" ... The plastic case is light and feels durable. ... "
" ... The enclosure is plastic, which isn’t great for protection or thermals, but if you’re using an SSD, which is what this enclosure is mainly for, you should be ok with thermals. ... "
" ... Got this for less than $10, the SSD went in easily, and it doesn't feel flimsy or "loose". ... "
" ... Plastic feel a little cheap but still looks nice,. ... I suggest using the included foam on top or you installed drive for a solid/snug feeling fit once the face slides into the lock position,. ... "
" ... I've dropped this thing countless times and its still holding up great *knock on wood*. ... "
" ... - Enclosure is durable plastic ... Good plastic, good controller that doesn't flake out, and good cable too! ... "
" ... It's a simple little gadget that's easy to use, has okay instructions, and seems sturdy enough for what it cost. ... "
Overall performance
105speeds, hdd, transfer, hard drive, evo
+93%
-7%
" ... my SSD transfer was complete. ... "
" ... Unrelated, the new SSD brought new life to an old laptop. ... "
" ... For the price, the performance is excellent. ... "
" ... Does the job! ... "
" ... I have two of these, one with a 320GB spinning drive and another for a 500GB SSD. ... "
" ... I put the SSD in, plugged it in and it worked great. ... "
" ... I recycled a 5 year old Samsung EVO 850 SSD and it worked as soon as I turned it on. ... "
" ... I use the WIN10 Diskmgmt to initialize and format the SSD. ... "
Price
73money, beat, waste, worth the price, worth
+89%
-11%
" ... Very cost-effective. ... "
" ... Price was reasonable. ... "
" ... It saved me a lot of money because I don't have to go to best buy to do it for me. ... "
" ... It is a lightweight simple product and is made very well for the cost. ... "
" ... Good price too ... "
" ... For the price, the performance is excellent. ... "
" ... For the price and exceptionally good product. ... "
" ... Can’t beat the price either. ... "
Fit
73together, enclosure, slide, plastic, hard drive
+74%
-26%
" ... It opens and locks firmly, REALLY firmly. ... "
" ... Was expect a shabby looking case but was surprise what I got fit my hard drive perfect would buy from seller anytime ... "
" ... This is an inexpensive plastic case but is well made, everything works well and the drive fit perfectly and was easy to install. ... "
" ... This fit my Samsung Evo SSD perfectly! ... "
" ... I suggest using the included foam on top or you installed drive for a solid/snug feeling fit once the face slides into the lock position,. ... "
" ... However, it is very secure once snapped into place. ... "
" ... I came across this and reviewed the product on Amazon and StartPages - for the cost, the included cable it's a perfect fit and keeps the SSD drive safe and protected. ... "
" ... The tool less mechanism locks up tight and the drive fits perfectly in the case. ... "
Product Reliability
72worked, years, error, drives, died
+75%
-25%
" ... The drive came up on my desktop immediately, and appears to be working flawlessly in all regards. ... "
" ... Worked as intended ... "
" ... I've had this for about 4 weeks now, and am very pleased. ... "
" ... They’ve continued to work perfectly since then. ... "
" ... So far it has worked flawlessly. ... "
" ... Out of the box working fine. ... "
" ... Perfect for my old laptop hard drive that I wanted to keep when my laptop finally died and needed to be replaced. ... "
" ... It worked with no issues at all! ... "
USB
54usb 3 0, enclosure, hard drive, external, drive
+78%
-22%
" ... Ordering more of these to make cheap portable USB drives. ... "
" ... Bought it to replace my old enclosure and looks like with WiiU and other old devices that use USB 2.0 or less will need a Y cable to give it enough energy, the issue is that those cables are hard to find here on amazon or migh need another kind of Y cable basicaly there is to scenarios: ... "
" ... Slide your drive in the enclosure, plug it into your computer and it shows up as an external drive that you can read and write to! ... "
" ... Even with my laptop hard drive. ... "
" ... Comes with the USB cable needed, so all I had to do was slide my 2.5” HDD in, format it, and start using the drive as a portable. ... "
" ... Most important thing is I can use USB 3.0 to copy the data from HD to a SSD without any interruption or failure. ... "
" ... It was a standard usb to usb cable. ... "
" ... No problem connecting to PC via the USB output. ... "
Cables
46usb, type, connector, enclosure, supplied
+67%
-33%
" ... Came with the USB cable. ... "
" ... A two USB-A Males to one USB-A Female Y cable: was able to find it here but don't want to use two cables to connect just one device ... "
" ... The USB cable is very solid with "A" type connectors on both sides. ... Since I bought two I keep one cable at home and one in the office. ... "
" ... and dont let the odd usb cable fool you, they are easy to find and the connector is a lot less trouble free than a mini usb or type c and the best part of it, you can use this setup with a common cable they way I have it set up with any android or apple phone that allows external storage so its versatile as well. ... "
" ... This is a good quality case, with a convenient on/off switch to disconnect the storage without yanking on cables. ... The USB3 cable is heavy duty, and able to sustain upwards of 250 MB/s transfer rates. ... "
" ... Even if you loose the cable its easier to find usb to usb calbe rather than SATA to USB. ... "
" ... The included cables are quality. ... "
" ... The included usb3 cable is thick and quality. ... "
Software Platform
41windows 10, error, drive, disk management, boot
+68%
-32%
" ... have used this product for a number of task's ranging from extracting data from old hard drives (PS3 & Windows loaded), rebooting mac software, etc. ... "
" ... Compatible with Windows, MacOS and Linux. ... "
" ... Google for "How to fix mac USB" for more help. ... "
" ... I've used it to clone both a Mac and Windows drive with no issue. ... "
" ... I like that it includes the Acronis software. ... "
" ... Was able to get the hard drive detected by windows by going to disk manager and deleting all the playstation partitions. ... "
" ... The Pi reports it as a UASP device, and browser performance is good. ... "
" ... So far so good have not been able to get the cloning software to work. ... "
CD/DVD
33hard drive, old, laptop, drive, enclosure
+82%
-18%
" ... The Wii is hacked, and as such, I have backups of all my games on there to protect the disc drive. ... "
" ... Replaced the hard drive in my computer and wanted to use the old drive as a back up drive. ... "
" ... Just wanted an external hard drive enclosure for my old computer's hard drive. ... "
" ... Installed easily and formatted it Instantly for a Mac using Disk Utility. ... "
" ... I then renamed the drive, noted the new drive letter and all was great. ... "
" ... Next stop will be looking for a case to put the CD drive in :-) ... "
" ... Even with my laptop hard drive. ... "
" ... Primarily to store my old DVD's for easy access . ... "
Design
32design, look, feels, cool, clear
+97%
-3%
" ... Feels well built. ... "
" ... nice round edges with a small pretty blue light on the top. ... "
" ... Plastic feel a little cheap but still looks nice,. ... "
" ... Also , transparent pack looks very cool :) ... "
" ... I love the way it looks in the dark ... "
" ... Will update on longevity, but for now looks good. ... "
" ... This thing is awesome it feels permium with nice packahing . ... "
" ... I like the design. ... "
Marketplace
30works, advertised, described, thank, good
+87%
-13%
" ... For curiosity, I did the following test a few times (see attached picture). ... "
" ... Good product same as pictures ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... The product is as described. ... "
" ... Works just as advertised. ... "
" ... great product as described. ... "
" ... Excellent, works exactly as described ... "
Delivery
21received, time, delivery, took, quickly
+71%
-29%
" ... Well, it arrived and it works like a charm. ... "
" ... It arrived earlier than expected. ... "
" ... I am pleased with The delivery time and that it actually works. ... "
" ... product arrived promptly and worked as specified. ... "
" ... The one I received is working fine for me ... "
" ... This little box did the trick. ... "
" ... Arrived a day sooner than expected. ... "
" ... The cases shipped quickly and arrived intact. ... "
Product As Described
16advertised, product, described, exactly as described, exactly
+100%
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works just as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... This was exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as stated. ... "
" ... great product as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
Features
16switch, indicator light, blue, power, simple
+88%
-13%
" ... These have a power switch & a large but power light. ... "
" ... I like the blue indicator light that it is powered by the switch. ... "
" ... But that’s actually a pretty cool feature. ... "
" ... I've purchased several of their products and am always pleased with the total package, from the features to the quality to the price. ... "
" ... I like the switch & indicator light too. ... "
" ... It's a simple case with a light showing when it has power. ... "
" ... Added bonus is the on off switch. ... "
" ... Has on/off switch and led. ... "
Controls
15button, review, power button, helpful, enter
+100%
" ... Especially like that there's a dedicated on/off switch. ... "
" ... On/off switch is handy. ... "
" ... It even has an on-off switch! ... "
" ... Button is handy. ... "
" ... Press enter after each command: ... * select volume (enter the volume number of the drive that is write protected) ... "
" ... Quick install with power button. ... "
" ... [After safely ejecting your drives from your OS, I recommend turning off the device with the power button before the next use. ... "
" ... I like the on/off switch. ... "
Returns
14return, sent, returned, refund, open
+21%
-79%
" ... if it wasn't for the fact that returning it wouldn't be carbon neutral (and the price) i would've returned it. ... "
" ... I returned the enclosure and received a credit. ... "
" ... I bought this case and did not open the package until after the 30 day return policy. ... "
" ... I ended up returning it. ... "
" ... I messed around trying to get it to work for too long and now I cant return it. ... "
" ... Had to return it ... "
" ... My eligibility for a refund ended on Jun 5th it's the 10th. ... "
" ... Sent the Sabrent 2.5" back . ... "
Resolution
12old, ssd, external, enclosure, drive
+92%
-8%
" ... Installing an HD or SSD couldn't be easier. ... "
" ... This fit the HD well. ... "
" ... These are not the first HD enclosure I have purchased and they are by far the easiest to set up. ... "
" ... Use for SSD drive for my AIR-TV OTA recorder.’ ... "
" ... Feels protective and great way to extend the life of an old HD. ... "
" ... Easy to install SATA HD from an old laptop with no tools. ... "
" ... I bought this to put an old SSD HD in. ... "
" ... Am able to check data from my old HD ... "
Size
11compact, small, portable, nice, made
+100%
" ... They fit in my pocket/briefcase. ... "
" ... It is a lightweight simple product and is made very well for the cost. ... "
" ... It's solid enough while remaining relatively light for portability. ... "
" ... very handy and light. ... "
" ... No additional power needed as is the case for this size generally so that is nice. ... "
" ... I now use the old drive in its new case as a back-up, and very portable. ... "
" ... Pretty compact and minimalistic design. ... "
" ... The slim light weight design is tough enough for everyday travel. ... Works.well on a small desk. ... "
Comfort
11cheap, top, thing, plastic, opening
+45%
-55%
" ... Hands down this is a terrible product and I wouldn't trust it with my data. ... "
" ... Physically, this thing is cheap plastic and DOES NOT comfortable fit the 2.5 hard drive. ... "
" ... The usb connector feels cheap and will wear out but overall I would buy it again. ... "
" ... It is flimsy feeling and then to snap it apart feels like I am on the verge of breaking it. ... so feels a bit nit picky buts it the truth. ... "
" ... Feels a little cheap. ... "
Apps
10files, program, command, app, ssd
+90%
-10%
" ... And click "Download". ... "
" ... I like the software comes with it. ... "
" ... So far so good have not been able to get the cloning software to work. ... "
" ... Can now a access all my old files. ... "
" ... The best thing you can do is list all existing software on your computer prior to a crash and put all passwords on an excel spreadsheet. ... "
" ... *Exit (closes Command Prompt App) ... "
" ... While back-up software varies in features, now not only will I have copies of individual files, recovery from a catastrophic event is as simple as exchanging the HDD from the enclosure to my laptop – well, that is pending my laptop has not been destroyed or stolen. ... "
" ... I finally went online and found a partition program called AOMEI. ... "
Storage
9open, storage, space, slide, extra
+78%
-22%
" ... I don't need to worry about transferring all the files to my new computer (or the cloud) and I also have lots of space left over to use as an extra external hard drive. ... "
" ... I've used other disk trays and this was by the easiest to use. ... "
" ... This means you'll have to go old-school with "ejecting" the device from the System Tray to assure everything is closed-off on the drive before disconnecting. ... "
" ... I now have more storage than I know what to do with! ... "
" ... I wouldn't expect another product in this space and at this price point to be notably better in any way. ... "
" ... Extra SSD in your drawer? ... "
" ... More storage required = more of these. ... "
For Running
5running, one, long
+100%
" ... Took less than a minute to have it up and running. ... "
" ... I was up and running in minutes after I received the enclosure. ... "
" ... Not too sure about the rigidity of the case in the long run. ... "
" ... Great look, with clear and lights to tell you its running . ... "
" ... One of the easiest cases to open I have run across. ... "
Codecs
5files, video, drive, file, 5
+60%
-40%
" ... First of all I work on computers and I also edit audio and video files for various companies for commercials, demos, theatrical events and that's my side business and hobby. ... So I move around a lot of large raw and wav and assorted video files and backup applications and then there's Windows 10. ... "
" ... I was able to initialize a Primary Partition and then format it to NTFS. ... "
" ... File-copy size: 5.5 GB WindowsImageBackup file. ... "
Power Consumption
5switch
+80%
-20%
" ... Power consumption/power requirement warning: ... "
" ... It has an power on switch too. ... "
" ... I like the on unit power switch. ... "
" ... - Power switch is always a plus ... "
Defective Delivery
5working, sent, received
+20%
-80%
" ... Sent the Sabrent 2.5" back . ... "
" ... However, this did not work upon arrival, which was very disappointing. ... "
" ... Product was Defective On Arrival. ... "
Clarity
5looks, like, cool, use, easy to use
+100%
" ... I like that it is clear and it lights up when in use. ... "
" ... I think the clear option is pretty nifty. ... "
" ... Clear case looks cool. ... "
Gaming
4gaming
+100%
" ... I use this for my Wii in my retro gaming setup. ... "
" ... plays games and movies on it. ... "
" ... Used with an MX500 1tb for my Xbox 1 and saw load times drop from 15-45 seconds depending on the game. ... "
" ... This thing was doing heavy duty Xbox gaming for 2 years then I switched it to my PC for the same purpose and it works flawlessly between the two systems (format required, of course). ... "
ISP
4transfer
+100%
" ... I had no issues transferring the data. ... "
" ... This is meant for simple data transfer ... "
" ... Also gives you instant access to your old data. ... "
Cleaning
4dust, clear
+100%
" ... simple clean inexpensive - all good ... "
" ... The second one is from when I manually changed the sequence of the device after a clean boot without any devices attached. ... "
" ... Clear the 'readonly' attributes and then 'clean' the disk volume. ... "
Firmware
3cord, usb 3, mac, issue, driver
+33%
-67%
" ... There must be some boneheaded piece of firmware or some other design flaw with this enclosure. ... "
" ... I downloaded and installed their latest firmware and still not working. ... "
Drivers
3drivers, drive, usb, ssd, mac
+67%
-33%
" ... Works fine and no drivers needed on Mac. ... "
" ... Popped my SSD drive in, install took 15 seconds, plugged it in and accessed my files using windows and linux with no drivers necessary. ... "
Picture Quality
3+100%
" ... Purchased to back up my lap top documents and pictures. ... "
" ... For 9 bucks, I rescued a bunch of priceless cat pictures (I'm being sarcastic here - it's mostly crap). ... "
" ... For curiosity, I did the following test a few times (see attached picture). ... "
Lagging
3+67%
-33%
" ... no lag no issues! ... "
" ... Plan for the inevitable "crash" ... "
Cable Length
3usb, long, cord, good quality
+67%
-33%
" ... USB Cable is like 2 ft long but its perfect for my needs. ... "
" ... Frankly, I was surprised that the unit was such good quality, and the cable provided is more than long enough. ... "
Packing
3time, arrived
+100%
" ... Packaging was great. ... "
" ... The packaging was first class as well. ... "
" ... Both arrived on time and in appropriate packaging. ... "
Display Clarity
3+100%
" ... The LED light display works as it should blinking when data is speeding thru. ... "
" ... - clearly visible operation LED ... "
" ... - Rather bright activity LED (Personal con) ... "
Camera
3+100%
" ... I thought I had lost all of my pics on it. ... "
" ... With this product, I was able to recover so many images and videos by myself . ... "
" ... I have a phone camera that takes very data heavy pictures and videos, and as such I have accumulated more than 40 gigabytes of valuable memories. ... "
Weight
3light, design, enough
+100%
" ... Light weight, great design and works! ... "
" ... Best to use with an SSD that doesn't have internal moving parts, as this case is very light weight. ... "
" ... The slim light weight design is tough enough for everyday travel. ... "
Battery Life
3+100%
" ... I hope it lasts a long time though. ... "
" ... Took a couple of hours FYI . ... "
" ... A real life saver! ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 2.5 meters
Connectivity
Number of USB ports: 2
USB: Yes
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