The Best 2.5 drive enclosure of 2022 – Reviews & Buying Guide

After hours researching and comparing all models on the market, we find out the Best 2.5 drive enclosure of 2022. Check our ranking below.

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Rank No. #1

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)

Tool free design, easy to install,Transfer Rates Up to 480 Mbps when connected to a USB 2.0 port,Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps when connected to a USB 3.0 port.
Suitable for 2.5” SATA/SSD;Supports Standard Notebook 2.5″ SATA and SATA II Hard drives
Optimized for SSD, Supports UASP SATA III,Backwards-Compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1
Hot-swappable, plug and play, no drivers needed
Operating System:Supported Operating Systems:Mac,Windows;Supported Windows Versions :Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP; Supported Mac Versions: Mac OS X and Higher

Rank No. #2

POSUGEAR 2.5'' External Hard Drive Enclosure, 6Gbps USB C 3.1 Gen 2 to SATA III Tool-Free External Hard Drive Case for 7mm/9.5mm 2.5 inch SSD HDD with UASP, Compatible with WD Toshiba Samsung PS4 Xbox

2024 New Sliding Hard Drive Enclosure: Step 1 slides the enclosure open, step 2 places the hard drive into the hard drive enclosure and pushes it firmly in place, step 3 slides the enclosure closed along the cover tracks. Tip: When removing the hard drive, lift up along the bottom groove to remove the hard drive.
Super Speed 6Gbps & UASP: Hard drive enclosure Adopted USB3.1 high speed transfer supports 6Gbps transfer rate and UASP+TRIM dual acceleration protocol, 35% faster than traditional USB 3.0, transfer HD movies, music and data in 3 seconds.
Upgrade Intelligent Chip: The external hard drive enclosure enclosure adopts a high performance chip with fast recognition, stable reading and equipped with automatic hibernation function, providing over current, over voltage and over heat protection to ensure transmission safety.
All Round Protection: The hdd/ssd enclosure is made of PC+ABS material shell effectively anti drop and anti shock, protects the hard drive from impact and scratches, in addition to the EVA sponge can ensure the stable connection between the hard drive and the SATA interface.
Universal Compatibility: This external ssd/hdd enclosure is designed for 2.5 inch 7mm/9.5mm SATA hard drive and SSD up to 4TB. Compatible with Windows, Linux and Mac OS and above and compatible with Western Digital, Toshiba, Samsung, Kingston, Crucial, Hitachi hard drives, etc. Widely used in PC, Laptop, Xbox, PS5/PS4/PS3, Router and so on. (Also backward compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1)

Rank No. #3

UGREEN 2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 to SATA III Adapter Supports 2.5 Inch SSD & HDD 9.5mm 7mm External Hard Drive Enclosure with UASP Compatible with WD Seagate Toshiba Samsung Hitachi - Black

5Gbps Transfers with Accelerated UASP: Get up to 5Gbps transfer speeds with USB 3.0 port. The SATA interface supports the UASP accelerated transmission protocol, which is 70% faster than the standalone USB 3.0. Need to connect to a UASP-supported computer
Safety & Stability: 2.5" hard drive enclosure builts with short-circuit, over-current, and multi-protection to ensure safety for your SSD and valuable data, as well as supporting UASP/ Trim with fast transmission speed. Note: not included external SSD/HDD,it is only a enclosure.
2.5" External Hard Drive Enclosure: Easily connect your 2.5-inch SSD & HDD to your PC, laptop, PS4, or Xbox for data transfer or expanding storage.Great for booting up old HDD/SSDs and recovering essential files from older PCs
All-round Protection & Secure Connection: EVA foam protects your hard disk from shakes and scratches. A detachable 12-inch cable, makes it easy to connect(Note: If there are screws on your hard drive, you should remove them first or it will not fit.)
Plug and Play & Universal Compatibility: Plug & Play.It supports Windows, LINUX, MacOS 8.0, and above. Designed for 2.5 inches 7mm /9.5mm SATA HDD & SSD up to 6TB. Compatible with WD, Seagate, Toshiba,Samsung, Crucial, SATA port SSD or HDD, and more

Rank No. #4

BENFEI 2.5 Inch SATA to USB Tool Free External Hard Drive Enclosure, USB Type-C/Type-A to Sata Compatible for 2.5 Inch SSD(Optimized for SSD, Support UASP SATA III)

Feature - BENFEI Type-C/Type-A 2.5 inch Hard Drive Enclosure easily hook up your 2.5 inch SATA I/II/III hard drive to transfer files from one PC to another PC, laptop, PS4 or as a USB external hard drive.
Speed - Up to 5 Gbps data transfer rate with supports UASP SATA III transmission protocol, which is 70% faster than traditional USB3.0. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1 ports.
Design - With USB Type-C/Type-A plug design, provide a easy connection option to laptop/phone/pad. Tool free installation, Plug & Play, No driver needed for this SATA enclosure. Just push out the cover, plug in the drive, close the cover and go. Hot-Swappable.
Compatibility - BENFEI Hard Drive Enclosure supports Windows, LINUX, MacOS 8.0, and above. Specifically designed for 7/9.5mm thick, 2.5 inches, 6TB HDD & SSD. Compatible with Western Digital, Seagate, Toshiba, Samsung, Kingston, Crucial, Hitachi, and more.
Warranty - Exclusive BENFEI Unconditional 18-month Warranty ensures long-time protection of your purchase; Friendly and easy-to-reach customer service to solve your problems timely.

Rank No. #5

2.5 Inch Hard Drive Enclosure, 5Gbps USB 3.0 to SATA III High-Speed Transmission for 7-9.5MM HDD SSD Enclosure, USB-C to USB-A, Support UASP Trim for Windows PS4 Xbox (Black)

【High-Speed Transmission】SAN ZANG MASTER 2.5-inch SSD SATA enclosure adopts SATA III interface. The data cable adopts USB 3.0, the maximum data transmission speed is 5Gbps, and supports UASP/TRIM with fast transmission speed. 70% Faster than conventional USB 3.0. Whether you are using it for games or file backup, it will greatly save your waiting time.
【Smooth & Stable Transmission】SAN ZANG MASTER 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 adapter adopts industry-leading chips, built-in short circuits, over-current, and multiple protections to ensure the safety of SSD and data. The interior is equipped with a sponge to shockproof to better protect the hard drive. Choose SAN ZANG MASTER external hard drive enclosure and enjoy more smooth and more stable transmission experience!
【Plug & Play】SANZANG MASTER 2.5-inch HDD enclosure requires no tools to install, plug and play, no driver is required. Simply push out the case, insert the drive, close the case and connect to the device. Support hot swap. No need for an additional power supply, easy to carry around.
【All in One】One SATA hard drive enclosure can meet the diverse needs of users. The SATA case external 2.5 is suitable for 7mm-9.5mm, 2.5-inch SATA III/II/I SSD HDD, such as Seagate, Samsung, WD, Critical, Toshiba, etc. Windows 2000/Windows 98/XP/Vista/7/8/10, Linux, Mac OS 9.1/10.8.4, and above can quickly recognize this 2.5-inch hard drive enclosure. Widely used in PC, Laptop, Xbox, PS5/PS4/PS3, etc.
【Extend Hard Drive Life & Save Power】SAN ZANG MASTER external hard drive enclosure 2.5 supports auto-sleep technology, automatically enters a sleep state after 10 minutes of idle time, saves power consumption, and improves the service life of the hard disk. (The 3-minute sleep time of other USB hard drive enclosures on the market will cause frequent restarts to damage the hard disk.)

Rank No. #6

ORICO 2.5'' External Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 to SATA III Tool-Free Clear Hard Disk Case for 2.5 inch 7mm 9.5mm SATA HDD SSD Max 6TB Support UASP(2139U3)

Easy to See Which Drive Inside: ORICO 2.5 hard drive enclosure made of high-quality transparent crystal PC material. The clear ssd case design allows you to see the inside drive without opening it
Portable Hard Drive Enclosure: ORICO external hard drive enclosure can easily hook up your old 2.5inch SATA I/II/III hard drive to transfer files from one PC to another PC, laptop, PS4 or as a USB external hard drive. A 50cm USB-A cable is included for flexible connection and portability
Super Easy to Use: Tool free installation. Plug & Play, No driver needed for this SATA enclosure. Just push out the cover, plug in the drive, close the cover and go. Hot-Swappable. The blue LED indicator to let you know the working status of this hard disk enclosure easily
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 with UASP: The SATA interface of the 2.5 ssd enclosure supports UASP SATA III transmission protocol, which is 70% faster than traditional USB3.0. The maximum data transfer rate of the USB 3.0 interface is 5Gbps. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1 ports
Wide Compatibility: This ORICO SATA hdd enclosure helps to connect your 2.5inch SATA I/II/III hard drive SSD to PC, Laptop, TV and PS4. The hard drive enclosure is suitable for 2.5 inch 7mm/9.5mm 6TB solid hard drives, and is compatible with Windows, LINUX and Mac OS and above systems

Rank No. #7

iDsonix 2.5 inch Hard Drive Enclosure, 6Gbps USB C 3.1 to SATA III Tool-Free External Hard Drive Enclosure for 7mm/9.5mm 2.5" SSD HDD with UASP Compatible with Toshiba Samsung WD Black(PW25-1C3)

【Practical Hard Drive Enclosure】iDsonix 2.5 inch external hard drive enclosure is designed for 7mm 9.5mm SATA SSD & HDD. Compatible with Western Digital, Toshiba, Samsung and most mobile devices such as TV, PS4/5, Xbox, PC, laptop ect.
【Super Fast 6Gbps & UASP Protocol】This 2.5 External HDD SDD Enclosure interface supports up to 6Gbps transfer rates and UASP accelerated transmission protocol, which will be 30% faster than traditional USB 3.0.(Both your devices need to support UASP ) Backward compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1 ports.
【All-round Protection & Security】iDsonix 2.5" hard drive enclosure is made of high-quality ABS plastic and built in a High-performance chip, which can provide over-current protection, over-voltage protection and overheating protection to ensure safety for your drivers and valuable data. The attached EVA foam pad can also protect your hard disks from shaking and crashing problems.
【Universal Compatibility】This SATA to USB 3.1 drive enclosure support Windows / Mac / Linux and most operation platform. Compatible with Western Digital, Toshiba, Samsung, Kingston, Crucial, Hitachi, and more hard drivers. Designed for 2.5 inches 7mm /9.5mm SATA HDD & SSD up to 4TB. It can be quickly connected to your laptop PC TV, PS4/5 ect.
【Easy to Use & Installation】Tool Free and no drivers needed, simply plug and play. Just need seconds to push the cover off, put in the drive and close the cover up to use. Support hot-swapping and the LED indicator will show the working status. A detachable USB cable (USB C to USB C) makes it easy to connect or pack away.

SaleRank No. #8

POSUGEAR 2.5'' External Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 to SATA III Tool Free Clear External Hard Drive Case for 7mm/9.5mm 2.5 inch SSD HDD with UASP, Compatible with WD Toshiba Samsung PS4 Xbox PC TV

2024 New Sliding Hard Drive Enclosure: Step 1 slides the enclosure open, step 2 places the hard drive into the hard drive enclosure and pushes it firmly in place, step 3 slides the enclosure closed along the cover tracks. Tip: When removing the hard drive, lift up along the bottom groove to remove the hard drive.
Super Speed 5Gbps & UASP: Hard drive enclosure with USB3.0 high speed transfer supports 5Gbps transfer rate and UASP+TRIM dual acceleration protocol, 900% faster than traditional USB 2.0, transfer HD movies, music and data in 3-4 seconds.
Transparent Anti Drop Design: Clear hdd/ssd enclosure allows direct view of internal hard drive,high quality PC + ABS material shell effective anti drop and anti shock, in addition to the built in EVA sponge can ensure that the hard drive and the SATA interface stable connection.
Upgrade Intelligent Chip: The external hard drive enclosure enclosure adopts a high performance chip with fast recognition, stable reading and equipped with automatic hibernation function, providing over current, over voltage and over heat protection to ensure transmission safety.
Universal Compatibility: This external ssd/hdd enclosure is designed for 2.5 inch 7mm/9mm SATA hard drive and SSD up to 4TB. Compatible with Windows, Linux and Mac OS and above and compatible with Western Digital, Toshiba, Samsung, Kingston, Crucial, Hitachi hard drives, etc. Widely used in PC, Laptop, Xbox, PS5/PS4/PS3, Router and so on. (Also backward compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1)

Rank No. #9

Reletech 2.5" External Hard Drive Enclosure, SATA to USB 3.1 Tool-Free Clear for 2.5 Inch SSD & HDD 9.5mm 7mm External Hard Drive Case Supports UASP SATA

2.5" External Hard Drive Enclousre: Easily connects your 2.5 inch SSD & HDD to PC, laptop, PS4, Xbox for data transfer or expanding storage. It protects the hard disk from outside scratches and makes SATA hard drive portable for data store. It is awsome for booting up old hdd/ssd and recovering important files of broken PC.
Universal Compatibility: Supports Windows, LINUX, Mac OS 8.0 and above systems. Designed for 2.5 inch 7mm/9.5mm SATA HDD & SSD up to 2TB.
Easy Installation: Tool free installation. Plug & Play, No driver needed for this SATA enclosure. Just push out the cover, plug in the drive, close the cover and go. Hot-swap supported. No request for extra power supply.（ Note: Some 2.5-inch HDD require 12v voltage input, this product only supports 5v output to the HDD, please check before using.）
5Gbps UASP Fast Speed: The Reletech ssd/hdd drive enclosure is design with SATA to USB3.0 protocol with the maximum transfer rate can reach up to 5Gbps, at the same time, the external hdd enclosure can support UASP accelerated transmission protocol to greatly improving the storage or backup efficiency of the devices.
Package included: 1*2.5 inch hard drive enclosure, 1* micro B to usb 3.0 cable.

Rank No. #10

Cable Matters Premium Aluminum 10Gbps Gen 2 USB C Hard Drive Enclosure for 2.5" SSD/HDD with USB-C and USB-A Cables - Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible with MacBook Pro, MacBook Air

USB C 2.5 External SSD Enclosure supports a 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD drive; portable external hard drive in a sturdy aluminum housing protects the SSD drive and assists with heat dissipation
Portable USB 3.1 SSD enclosure offers convenient and fast data back-up for temporary or long-term use; Diagnose internal SATA SSD drives for replacement or repair with this SATA HDD adapter
Tool free SATA hard drive enclosure offers a data transfer rate up to 10Gbps with a compatible computer; 10Gbps data transfer rate is 2x faster than USB 3.0; Thunderbolt 3 computer compatible with the included USB C cable; Supports the maximum SATA III 6Gbps data transfer rate
SSD hard drive USB C to SATA storage solution is compatible with Windows or Mac computers as a Thunderbolt 3 hard drive enclosure; USB C SSD enclosure provides a cost-effective solution for adding additional memory without opening up your laptop; UASP, TRIM and S.M.A.R.T support with compatible computers, drives and OS for increased data transfer speeds, improved CPU utilization and failure detection
10 Gbps USB C hard drive ENCLOSURE is compatible with SATA SSD or HDD drives up to 9.5mm, including 7mm; SATA to Thunderbolt 3 hard drive enclosure is compatible with SATA drives such as the Samsung 860 EVO, Kingston A400 SSD, SSD Plus, Crucial MX500, WD Blue 3D NAND PC SSD

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