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ineo 2 5 Inch USB 3 2 Gen 2 Type C Tool Free External Hard Drive Enclosure for 9 5mm 7mm SATA HDD SSD C2573c
Last Updated: December 18, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
313
Old Reviews
20
Unverified
10
Spam Test
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2
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB
2.5 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 283 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Ports
58drive, cable, external, enclosure, ssd
+84%
-16%
" ... I ordered this particular one because it includes the integrated USB3 cable. ... "
" ... I like this product vs a simple plug adapter because I don't have to worry about the SSD getting somehow disconnected as it sits securely in the case. ... "
" ... I simply plug this device with my old hard drive into my new laptop and download only what I need! ... "
" ... great for using an old laptop HD as an external drive. ... "
" ... This is the third ineo case I've purchased to turn an internal sata hard drive into an external. ... "
" ... Easy to use - just pop the hard drive in and plug into a usb port. ... "
" ... Windows 10 plug 'n play had no issue recognizing the device as a removable drive. ... "
" ... The drive enclosure seems to work fine, and the USB 3.1 connection in certainly fast. ... "
Memory
54ssd, hard, drives, external, hdd
+87%
-13%
" ... Booted my laptop with the Linux drive and it ran much smoother than when booting with a cheapo flash drive. ... Plan to use it for an external backup drive eventually. ... "
" ... it is working great for my old laptop hard drive 200gb and I was able to format to exfat for my ps4 external storage ... "
" ... I purchased this to use to update my old harddrive to my new Crucial SSD drive. ... "
" ... Low cost solution for an external Xbox One X drive. ... "
" ... Easy connection to external drive, portable, and cheep. ... "
" ... To make a portable/bootable Linux SSD, plug this SSD/drive + another live-boot USB into your PC, boot from USB and then install Linux into this SSD. ... "
" ... Makes for a nice case and storage of the cable for cheap external HDD solution too. ... "
" ... Worked great with a spare hard drive I wanted to use for back up. ... "
Ease of Use
42easy to use, drive, install, easy to install, use
+98%
-2%
" ... Easy to use! ... "
" ... It's easy to use and works on MAC OSX 10.11.6 and above and Windows 10. ... "
" ... Super easy install. ... "
" ... Simple to use case ... "
" ... Easy to use product ... "
" ... Quick plug and play! ... "
" ... Quick and easy ... "
" ... Its good and easy to use. ... "
Build Quality
34flimsy, drive, snap, hinge, lid
+68%
-32%
" ... the case is plastic, which is nice in that it lets you see what drive you’ve got inside. ... Will this stand up to insane conditions or drops? ... "
" ... A simple plastic case that just works! ... "
" ... Works as it should seems flimsy and light is bright ... "
" ... The short cable is sturdy and thick enough to handle the weight, so no big issue, besides I’m switching out my PC’s case out soon with the front IO USBs being located on top so no more hanging. ... "
" ... The durable case protects the delicate internal workings of the drive well! ... "
" ... The hinge and clasp for the lid do not seem like they will last long but the ease of use and low price should make up for it. ... "
" ... It snapped right in. ... The connections seem solid. ... "
" ... Nice little case. ... "
Overall performance
32fast, speeds, speed, transfer, usb 3 0
+88%
-13%
" ... BUT the speed is better than other enclosure. ... "
" ... This can make your old HDD/ SSD useful. ... "
" ... Perfect for the external SSD. ... "
" ... It did the job ... "
" ... Used this to clone my laptop HDD to a new SSD before replacing it with the SSD. ... "
" ... Transfer speed, while I did not measure it, seemed lightning fast. ... "
" ... It is plastic, but for the price it does the job well. ... "
" ... I purchased this to use to update my old harddrive to my new Crucial SSD drive. ... "
Device Compatibility
30laptop, hard drive, drive, mac, connected
+87%
-13%
" ... GREAT way to utilize an old hard drive from a laptop. ... "
" ... I've tested this with a SSD, connected to a MacBook Air by USB 3.1 and achieved ~370Mbps read and write, which is about ~30 to 40 more than other brand. ... "
" ... It's easy to use and works on MAC OSX 10.11.6 and above and Windows 10. ... "
" ... It makes data transfer just that much more easier. ... "
" ... Muy bien, para conectar un disco externo a la laptop. ... "
" ... I had a hard drive from an older Mac that I wanted to view and maybe save some of the pictures, docs, etc. ... "
" ... I use this to house my SSD. ... "
" ... Everything connected okay and super fast read time. ... "
Cables
28cord, usb, short, attached, inches
+89%
-11%
" ... The built in cable is also a convenient addition — reliable cables alone are near the $10 mark anyway. ... "
" ... I like not having to find a cable to use a hard drive (it stays arrached). ... "
" ... No other tool, cable and power are needed. ... "
" ... built in USB cord makes this easy to carry and use. ... "
" ... Self contained and the built in cord is exactly what the doctor ordered. ... "
" ... I also like that the USB cable is attached to the case. ... "
" ... The short cable is sturdy and thick enough to handle the weight, so no big issue, besides I’m switching out my PC’s case out soon with the front IO USBs being located on top so no more hanging. ... "
" ... No worry of loosing USB cable either ... "
Setup
20install, easy to install, works, drive, installation
+100%
" ... Works great, plug it in, it works. ... "
" ... Easy to use, no problems putting in hard drive and no problems in windows. ... "
" ... I love how easy it was to install my 2.5” drive and how it’s transparent so it gives it a flashy look to show off your drive. ... "
" ... All of them have been easy to assemble and they have all worked flawlessly. ... "
" ... Super easy install. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Then plug and play easy. ... "
" ... Installation is literally a snap. ... "
USB
19hard drive, usb 3 0, drive, usb port, external
+79%
-21%
" ... love that it only requires one usb. ... "
" ... Xbox to external drive no issues ... "
" ... I had an external hard drive and this was perfect. ... "
" ... It has worked with Windows, Mac & Linux computers and drive formats. ... "
" ... I love the ease of installing the drive in the enclosure, the functionality of reading a Sata HD through USB or using to create a backup device with a reliable Sata laptop hard drive. ... "
" ... It converts your old hard drive to your new laptop via USB port. ... "
" ... You iust insert your hard drive and format to your liking. ... "
" ... I already have two, combine a hard old mechanical disk to a usb portable one, it is reuse of damaged equipment parts that can be recovered ... "
Size
19slim, cord, carry around, tucks, travel
+89%
-11%
" ... Very powerful and good value, and easy to use and carry around ... "
" ... It is lighter than most I've seen in the past and very portable. ... "
" ... Works great, very compact to carry around with my backup HDD ... "
" ... It's small and compact which is also great. ... "
" ... built in USB cord makes this easy to carry and use. ... "
" ... > want something lightweight and slim. ... "
" ... Cord tucks in well and outta the way when traveling. ... "
" ... He specifically likes how the cord has a little cubby that you can fold it into. ... "
Fit
18drive, securely, snap, flap, fit perfectly
+61%
-39%
" ... The hinge and clasp for the lid do not seem like they will last long but the ease of use and low price should make up for it. ... "
" ... 2.5 inch drives fit perfectly. ... Cover secures well. ... "
" ... The flip closed lid is kinda flimsy, but overall this was easy to use. ... "
" ... NO PROBLEMS, it does lock securely. ... "
" ... Holds drive securely, light in weight, attached cable fits snugly into its niche, and the drive is visible enough to read at least the larger print on the drive. ... "
" ... Tucks in nicely. ... "
" ... This I love because the cord is easily held with the top of the unit and doesn't slip out or anything and isn't cheap feeling, its . ... "
" ... I was able to fit an older thicker ssd in it easily too . ... "
Price
11product, good, worth, value, money
+91%
-9%
" ... I like the price and ease of using the enclosure. ... Nice toy for ten bucks . ... "
" ... Worth the money ! ... "
" ... This product is beautifully designs and worth your penny. ... "
" ... A great product and a great value! ... "
" ... Otherwise this is an excellent value ... "
" ... Works just as expected which is surprising for the price. ... "
Design
10case, quality, nice, look, design
+90%
-10%
" ... haven't used it yet but looks good. ... "
" ... Nice little case. ... "
" ... Tooless designs are the way to go. ... "
" ... A thing of beauty. ... "
" ... Has just the qualities that I need and looks like it will keep going. ... "
" ... With it's simple design and quality craftmenship. ... "
Product Reliability
8months, took, month, issues, device
+63%
-38%
" ... Especially compared to just regular drives these days. ... "
" ... works good, no issues after 3 months of use. ... "
" ... I have used this twice since and it has worked great every time. ... "
" ... I'm going to be doing a lot of data transfer in the upcoming weeks so Ill let ya know if I have any issues. ... "
" ... I've been using this for about a month now and am very happy with the purchase. ... "
Software Platform
7windows, mac, enclosure, drive, data
+100%
" ... It's easy to use and works on MAC OSX 10.11.6 and above and Windows 10. ... "
" ... Wins7 8 10 as well android detects the enclosure. ... "
" ... Then, after swapping the drives, the older HDD slipped into this enclosure, and it was used as a backup drive with cloning software (I prefer CarbonCopyCloner from Bombich for use with Macintosh computers). ... "
" ... What an awesome product, it’s fast enough for me to run a windows operating system on it no problem! ... "
" ... I have had no problems with it and it was recognized by Windows 10 right away. ... "
" ... I looked up solutions online and could not find anything to fix this drive Without loosing my saved data. ... "
" ... Works great on Mac and on WIndows - all computers - no issues. ... "
CD/DVD
6hard drive, ssd, perfectly, laptop hard drive, external hard drive
+100%
" ... This was a gift for my father to put his laptop hard drive into to make it a external hard drive and it works perfectly, great product for a great price. ... "
" ... I hesitated before buying this - I needed a way to recover a file on an old slow spinning hard drive that I replaced with an SSD in a new computer. ... "
" ... I bought this external hard drive to get the information from the old hard drive, and it worked perfectly. ... "
" ... Good choice for SSD disks ... "
" ... Turned my old laptop hard drive into a portable hard drive. ... "
" ... You iust insert your hard drive and format to your liking. ... "
Marketplace
5works, shipping, product, description
+100%
" ... Seller was great with shipping and description. ... "
" ... works great does what is advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Performs just as advertised. ... "
For Travel
4looking, tucks, cord
+75%
-25%
" ... Exactly what I was looking for our international trip. ... "
" ... If you are not looking for something rugged to take on the road, this will work just fine. ... "
" ... Cord tucks in well and outta the way when traveling. ... "
Cable Length
4short, cord, usb, longer, inches
+75%
-25%
" ... The short retractable cable works well and keeps itself out of the way until needed. ... "
" ... No other tool, cable and power are needed. ... "
" ... The cable is very short but very sturdy. ... "
Features
4blue
+50%
-50%
" ... Does not function. ... "
Storage
4drive, see, close, inside, flimsy
+100%
" ... Awesome)) Insert drive, close the lid, and done. ... "
" ... The flip closed lid is kinda flimsy, but overall this was easy to use. ... "
" ... It takes a bit of lining up of the connectors to properly seat the drive on a smaller height drive like I used. ... "
" ... Also I can see through inside which hdd is inside. ... "
Resolution
3ssd, external, drive
+100%
" ... great for using an old laptop HD as an external drive. ... "
Product As Described
3works
+100%
" ... works great does what is advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Performs just as advertised. ... "
Delivery
3product, description, arrived
+100%
" ... Seller was great with shipping and description. ... "
" ... Product arrived quickly and was exactly as description said ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 2.5 meters
Connectivity
Number of USB ports: 2
USB: Yes