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The Best 3.5In Hard Drive Enclosure of 2023 – Reviewed and Top Rated

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SaleRank No. #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
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

SaleRank No. #2

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)

【Supported】- 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.

Rank No. #3

UGREEN External Hard Drive Enclosure for 3.5 2.5 Inch SATA SSD HDD USB 3.0 to SATA III Hard Drive Case with UASP 12V Power Adapter Compatible with WD Seagate Toshiba Samsung Hitachi PS5 Xbox

External Hard Drive Enclosure: This 3.5" hard drive enclosure easily connects your 3.5 /2.5 inch hard drive to a PC, laptop, and other devices for massive data transfers and support HDD up to 20TB
5Gbps High Transfer Speeds: Get 5Gbps transfers with the HDD enclosure. Supported by UASP accelerated transmission protocol, it gets speeds 70% faster than traditional standalone USB 3.0 readers. Backward compatible with USB2.0 and USB1.1 ports
Interlligent Chip & Better Protection: Built-in with interlligent chip for better performance and high-quality ABS to hold hard drives firmly. Soft rubber strips provide anti-shock protection. Pre-set heat emission holes allow for excellent heat dissipation
Easy Installation: Plug & Play, no tools or driver required.Get a stable and reliable energy supply for data transfers. (Note: Remember to click the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon before unplugging the enclosure to avoid data loss.)
Universal Compatibility: Supports Windows 11/10/8.1/7, LINUX, MacOS 8.0, and above systems. Specifically designed for 3.5"/2.5" SATA III /II /I HDD SSD up to 20TB. Compatible with WD, Seagate, Toshiba, Hitachi, Samsung, Crucial, SSD and HDD with SATA ports. It can be use as additional storage for PS5, PS4, PS4 Pro, PS3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360. Ideal for entertaining and gaming

SaleRank No. #4

ORICO Hard Drive Docking Station USB 3.2 Gen 1 to SATA Hard Drive Enclosure 1 Bay for 2.5&3.5 Inch SSD HDD Up to 20 TB with 12V Power Supply, Tool-Free and UASP Supported (DD18C3)

【20TB Capacity】This ORICO 3.5-inch hard drive enclosure supports all standard 2.5" and 3.5" SATA HDD/SSD hard drives up to 20TB for 3.5" hard drives and 8TB for 2.5" hard drives. Plug and play, quick to recognize; no drivers required, tool-less, easy to install and use.
【High Speed Read/Write】The ORICO hard drive docking station supports UASP transmission protocol and achieves a transmission speed of up to 5Gbps through the USB Type-C port and the 12V/3 A power supply can guarantee fast and stable operation. Besides, it comes with a 1 m long 2 in-1 USB C to C/A data cable which is not only compatible with devices of USB-C interface but also of USB A interface.
【Universal Compatibility】Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, Android systems, and various devices such as PCs, laptops, gaming consoles, smart TVs, routers, and smartphones (function needed). A 3.28ft 2 in-1 USB C to C/A data cable ensures the hard drive dock is compatible with both USB-C devices and USB-A devices.
【User-Friendly Design】The dust shield keeps dust out and effectively protects the SATA interface; The four rubber pads reduce friction and vibration, providing a stable environment for the operation of hard drives. Activity LED indicator for hard drive working status. 10 min Auto Sleep mode for energy saving.
【Safety & Stability】 Equipped with a high-performance master control chip, the SATA to USB HDD/SSD Docking has several safety mechanisms in place to protect your valuable data from over-current, short-circuit, over-heat, over-voltage, and leakage.

Rank No. #5

MAIWO External Hard Drive Enclosure for 2.5 3.5 inch SATA HDD SSD 7-9.5mm, 5Gbps Transfer Speed, 16TB Capacity, Support UASP, USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter Reader Storage Case

【High Transfer Speed】USB 3.0 Output Interface, Up to 5Gbps Bandwidth (Support 6Gbps and UASP acceleration with Windows 8 or above.)
【Independent Power Switch】Convenient, Efficient and Safe
【Intelligent Sleep Mode】Automatically enter sleep mode if no operation within 10 minutes to reduce SDD consumption.
【Good Cooling System】Cooling Holes & Aluminium Alloy Shell
【Compatibility】Support All 2.5"/3.5" SATA Drives (Do not support IDE, U.2 and SAS drives.)

Rank No. #6

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.

Rank No. #7

iDsonix 3.5 Inch Hard Drive Enclosure SATA USB C 3.1 Ultra 6G Speed External HDD Caddy Tool-Free Design for UASP , SATA HDD/SSD

RAPIDLY TRANSFER SPEED. iDsonix 3.5 inchHard Drive Enclosure External USB-C output interface, Adopt high-level master control scheme, support SATA protocol and UASP acceleration protocol supports up to 6Gbps transfer rate .And the same time iDsonix Hard drive Enclosure. Compatible with 3.5 inch SATA 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 four different specifications of SSD.
WIDELY COMPATIBLE . iDsonix 3.5” hard drive case Support 6G large-capacity hard disk, compatible with 3.5 inch SATAHDD/SSD hard disk; Fully compatible with Window / Mac / Linux multi-platform operating systems.
HIBERNATION TECHNOLOGY. Support intelligent hibernation technology, (enter hibernation state after 10 minutes of idle time, energy saving and environmental protection, improve the service life of hard disk; Support hot swap, plug and play.
LED INDICATOR MONITORING. iDsonix3.5 inch SATAHDD/SSD enclosure LED indicator monitoring, monitoring the working status of the hard disk at any time; Made of high-strength ABS material, Sliding cover design, tool-free quick installation design of hard disk, easy and convenient to use;
OUT LOOKING AND INNER FUNCTIONS. Made of quality ABS material, matte touching sence and durable . Sliding cover design,easy and convenient to use, Built-in Aluminum alloy heat covered to enhance heat dissipation;

Rank No. #8

Hard Drive Enclosure, RSHTECH USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Docking Station for 3.5 inch SATA I/II/III HDD SSD Up to 16TB Support UASP (Black)

Wide Compatibility: Computer hard drive enclosures support all 3.5 inch SATA I/II/III external hard disk up to 16TB. Compatible with Windows 2000/XP/ VISTA/ Windows 7/ 8 /10/ Linux/ Mac 9.0 or above.
Hard Drive Caddy with super speed: The 3.5” HDD caddy packed with USB 3.0 cable supports super speed data transfer rates at 6Gbps, UASP supported.(If there is no USB 3.0 port in the front of the desktop computer, it is recommended to connect the 3.5" hard drive enclosure to the rear USB 3.0 port to achieve the best transmission speed.)
Multipurpose Plug and Play HDD SSD Dock: It is a reliable portable hard drive case for work from home or at the office, also an ideal HDD dock to expand extra external storage for smart TV, PS4 and PS4 Pro, Xbox one, Xbox one x , etc.
Multiple Protection: The most advanced ASM1153e master chip with lower power consumption, a 12V 2A power supply provides more stable transmission, short circuits and leakage protection say no to data loss.
Easy Installation in 3 minutes: Slide off the case cover, put in your HDD or SSD, use the screwdriver and screws in the package to fix it for a better protection, slide the cover back and done.

Rank No. #9

Vantec NexStar TX 3.5" USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure (NST-328S3-BK )

Adopt UASP to enhance maximum performance for latest Windows OS
No drivers needed (NDN) for Windows OS and OSx
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates of up to 5Gbps, backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1
Converts 3.5'' SATA HDD/SSD into an external Hard Drive for ultimate mobility and convenience
Flexibility to put your own hard drive. (Hard drive not included in package)

Rank No. #10

Avolusion HDDGear (HDDGU3-DS) USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure / HDD Docking Station for 2.5" SSD/HDD & 3.5" HDD - 2 Year Warranty

Supports all 2.5" & 3.5" SATA Hard Drives (upto 14TB Capacity)
Support for Desktop PC or Laptop Computer with USB port, Game Console
Fan-less cooling design keeps your drive running cool & quiet
Easy access for data transfer, hard drive backup, add an external storage HDD
2 Years Warranty from Reseller

SaleRank No. #11

ikuai Hard Drive Enclosure 3.5" Aluminum USB 3.0 / USB C to SATA Hard Drive Dock Case for 3.5 inch Internal HDD & SSD up to 20TB

Quickly turn your internal 2.5” or 3.5” SATA hard disk into an external USB drive in just 3 minutes assemble. Support up to 20TB SATA hard drives.
Optimized 2-in-1 USB 3.0 cable ready for any of your spare data ports, no matter a USB-A, USB-C, or even a thunderbolt port. Plug and play, and enjoy your 5Gbps data transfer experience.
The 3.5" SATA hard drive enclosure with ASM1153e chip preset an auto sleep function, that it will turn into sleep mode after 10 minutes of data inactivity. Two LED indicators show the power status (red) and hard drive activity status (blue).
Aluminum shell construction with ABS inner tray provides better heat dissipation and shock absorption.
UASP and S.M.A.R.T supported.

Rank 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.

Rank No. #13

ORICO 3.5'' Hard Drive Enclosure SATA to USB C 3.2 HDD Enclosure for 3.5 2.5 Inch SSD HDD Max to 18TB with 12V Power Adapter and Upgraded Cable,Tool Free,Support UASP, Grey[M35C3]

【3.5 inch Hard Drive Enclosure】Newly launched ORICO external hard drive enclosure M35C3 has a unique appearance, can easily connects your 3.5/2.5 inch hard drive as an external hard drive to upgrade PC storage, clone hard disks, recover & retrieve data of decommissioned laptops, and expanding storage,which is an ideal choice for digital lovers, movie lovers and business elites.
【Optimal Configuration, Optimal Performance】 This hdd enclosure with USB C port adopts 6Gbps advanced chip and 10Gbps upgrade braided A to C cable, supports UASP accelerated transmission and S.M.A.R.T which can maximize the performance of your 2.5 or 3.5inch SATA HDD; The USB-C port is standard USB 3.1 Gen 2 which supports 10Gbps and (7+15)Pin SATA III supports max to 6Gbps (about 550MB/s), more fast and stable than general USB 3.1 enclosures.
【Easy to Use, Plug and Play】From installing to using only few seconds: slide off the back cover of the hard drive reader, insert the hard drives tightly and close the lid, connect the attached adapter and the cable to your devices , then you can open files, play videos, back up data, etc. [Note: Please format the new hard disk before using it. When use finished, eject the drives then unplug the cable. Do not unplug the cable halfway to avoid data loss.]
【Durability and Safety】ORICO external hard drive case come with EVA foam pad which will effectively further fixed hard drives (For 2.5 inch HDD/SSD, please make sure it is fixed first).Led light will monitor the dynamic of the drives whenever (Stay blue is connecting, flashing blue is in using); the hard drive reader also will auto enter the sleep state after being idle for 10min to minimize the loss of your hard disks (Note: Hang up for a long time is not recommended)
【Wide Compatibility】This SATA to USB 3.1 drive enclosure is suitable for 3.5inch and 2.5 inch SATA III/ II/ I Hard Disk Drives or solid state drives, such as Seagate, Samsung, WD, Crucial, TOSHIBA,Hitachi etc. ORICO computer hard drive enclosures can be quickly recognized by Windows 2000/Windows 98/XP/Vista/ 7/8/10, Lunix, Mac OS 9.1/10.8.4 and above. Widely applied on laptop, PC, Xbox, PS5/PS4/PS3, Smart Router, TV etc.

Rank No. #14

Nyko Data Bank - Data Bank 3.5" Hard Drive Enclosure Upgrade Dock for Xbox One

Save money and get more storage with 3.5" drives over 2.5" external drives
LED indicators illustrate when the Xbox One is saving content or accessing the hard drive.
Dedicated power cable provides the extra power needed for the 3.5" hard drive
Sleek aesthetic helps the larger hard drive blend in with the lines of the system and looks more stylish than a standard external drive with exposed cable.
Modular - Compatible with other Nyko modular items for Xbox One

Rank No. #15

MAIWO External Hard Drive Enclosure for 3.5 2.5 Inch SATA SSD HDD with SD Card Storage and CD Box Reader, 16TB Capacity, 5Gbps Speed

【Compatibility】Support 2.5 3.5 inch SATA SSD HDD with Serial Port. (DO NOT SUPPORT IDE)
【5Gbps High Speed】This SATA Hard Drive to USB 3.0 Adapter equips with JMS578 chip and USB3.0 transfer port, the transmission speed can reach 6Gbps and support UASP when using device with Windows 8.1 or above.
【6PCS SD Cards Storage】This 2.5” 3.5” SATA Enclosure can storage 6PCS SD Cards. (CAN NOT READ SD CARD)
【Compatible with CD BOX】The SATA cable of this enclosure also supports mobile CD box with 7+15PIN SATA interface, it can read your CD. A device serves several purposes, very convenience for your business and life.
【Detachable Design】This sata drive reader is composed of two parts: case and cable. The case can be used as a mobile hard disk box, and the SATA to USB cable allows you to change and connect several hard drives rapidly.

Rank No. #16

axGear 3.5 in USB 2.0 High Speed External SATA HDD Hard Drive Disk Case Enclosure Box

Supports SATA hard disk drive
Supports USB1.1/2.0, SATA and SATA II
Easy to use: Plug and play
Easy installation; no tools required
Compatible with Windows vista/2000/XP/7/8, Mac OS 7.8 or above

SaleRank No. #17

SABRENT USB 3.0 to SATA I/II/III Dual Bay External Hard Drive Docking Station for 2.5 or 3.5in HDD, SSD with Hard Drive Duplicator/Cloner Function [20+TB Support] (EC-HD2B)

Supports Standard Desktop 2.5"/3.5" SATA Hard Drives or SSD
Supports hard drives up to 20+TB
Plug and play, no drivers needed.
Supports Offline Cloning up to 60MBps.
Supports Transfer Speeds up to 5Gbps (USB 3.0),480Mbps (USB 2.0), 12Mbps (USB 1.1)

Rank No. #18

X-MEDIA XM-EN3451 3.5-Inch USB 2.0 IDE SATA Aluminum Hard Disk Drive HDD External Enclosure Case, Support 3.5-Inch IDE, 3.5-Inch SATA/SSD Hard Disk Drive

Support most 3.5-Inch IDE or 2.5/3.5-Inch SATA I/II/III HDDs, Hard Disk Drive not included
USB 2.0 connection allows for data transfer speed of up to 480Mbps
PC and Mac Compatible; Plug & Play installation; Hot-Swappable
Electroplated aluminum casing for better heat dispersion
Supported OS: Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 and Mac OS 9.2 and above

Rank No. #19

Vantec NexStar HX, 3.5" SATA III Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 With Fan (NST-387S3-BK)

Design For Large Capacity Drive; SATA III specification max 6Gbps (Backwards Compatible With SATA II/I)
Design for Windows OS (10/11) laptop/system, OS X 10.10 or greater laptop/system, Latest Linux laptop/system, not compatible with phone; No drivers required, Plug and Ready
Vents To Exhaust Hot Air To Let In Cool Air; Maximum Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps w/USB 3. 0
Large 60mm Fan with On & Off/Variable Switch; Easily Add Storage to Any System with USB 3. 0, 2. 0, or 1. 1
Hi-Quality Shielded USB 3. 0 Cable Ensures Data Integrity and Speed; Hot-Swappable: Plug & Play Without Rebooting; No Drivers Needed (NDN) for Windows OS and OSX

Rank No. #20

Hard Drive Enclosure RSHTECH USB 3.0 to SATA Aluminum External Hard Drive Dock Case for 3.5 inch HDD SSD up to 16TB Drives, Support UASP (RSH-339)

Broad Compatibility: The new version of RSH-339 Computer hard drive enclosures support 3.5 inch SATA I/II/III /HDD SSD up to 16 TB hard drives. (Including the newly released enterprise-grade Nas hard drives etc.) HDD dock compatible with Windows 2000/XP/ VISTA/ Windows 7/ 8 /10/ Linux/ Mac 9.0 or above, PS4 , PS4 Pro, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
Multiple protection: Aluminum housing, Plug and Play, no drivers required. The external hard drive case with independent 12V/2A power supply using ASM1153e master chip makes lower power consumption, more stable transmission, multiple protection for your 3.5” hard drive. integrated safeguards prevent over voltage, leak currents, short circuits and peak voltage, guaranteed safer data transfer and access hard drive.
6Gbps Data Transfer Rates: The SATA interface of the USB 3.0 enclosure supports 6Gbps max transfer speed and UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol). To reach the UASP speedup function, please confirm whether your computer supports the UASP Protocol or not first. (Please make sure to connect the 3.5" hard drive enclosure to the USB 3.0 Port of the computer to achieve the best transmission speed)
Automatic Sleep Function: Entering sleep mode after 10 minutes of data access inactivity. Electronic power button, long press 3 seconds to turn it off, effective protection of your hard drive disk. Two LED indicator show power status (Red) and hard drive activity status (Blue)
Better Cooling 3.5 enclosure: Aluminum HDD case with vents in the bottom, you can dock the HDD enclosure in the ABS bracket vertically to get better cooling performance.

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FAQ:

Q: How does a USB 3.0 hard drive enclosure work?

A: The included USB 3.0 cable connects the hard-drive enclosure to your device for a smooth, self-powered connection. The setup does not require any additional power adapters or cables. The enclosure provides a handy USB port and a blue LED indicator light, which lets you know the system is connected and working properly.

Q: What kind of hard drive is AmazonBasics 3.5 inches?

A: Turn your SATA (Serial ATA) hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state disk (SSD) into a sleek, portable external hard drive with the AmazonBasics 3.5-Inch SATA Hard Drive Enclosure – USB 3.0.

Q: How big is a 3.5 inch SATA hard drive?

A: Amazon Basics 3.5-inches SATA HDD Hard Drive Enclosure – USB 3.0 Amazon Basics HDD enclosure 3.5 US 1.03 pounds 6.4 x 3.48 x 1.02 inches 6.4 x 3.48 x 1.02 inches Amazon Basics B01MZC303G China October 19, 2017

Q: How many HDDs can fit in a raid enclosure?

A: Specifications: Supports up to four HDDs in a single unit with a capacity of up to 8TB per drive, providing an amazing solution for transporting data or backing up your system.