The Best usb 3.1 enclosures of 2022 – Reviews & Buying Guide

After hours researching and comparing all models on the market, we find out the Best usb 3.1 enclosures of 2022. Check our ranking below.

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Rank No. #1

ORICO 3.5" External Hard Drive Enclosure SATA III to USB3.1 Type C for HDD Tool-Free Installation Supports UASP and 20TB Drives - Black

Compatibility: Supports 3.5 inch SATA HDD up to 20TB, USB 3.1 Type C to SATA III interface. Compatible with Windows and Linux
High Performance: Ultra-Fast USB 3.1 to SATA III interface has a maximum data transfer rate of 5Gbps, UASP protocol increases speed by 20% compared to traditional USB 3.0 specs
Tool free installation; plug and play; no reboots or drivers needed; LED light indicates your hard drives are working at maximum performance
Safety and Protection: 12V power adapter supplies a steady power supply so your hard drives will run effortlessly; a shock-proof sponge/foam material is installed for reinforced hard drive protection
Box Contents: 1 x 3.5 inch hard drive enclosure; 1 x 12V US power adapter; 1x USB Type A to Type C cable; 1x User Manual; 1x Service Card

Rank No. #2

ORICO M.2 NVMe SATA SSD Enclosure, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) to NVMe PCI-E M.2 SSD Case Support UASP for NVMe SSD Size 2230/2242/2260/2280 (M.2 NVMe/SATA)

10 Gbps HIGH SPEED: ORICO M.2 NVMe SSD external case adopts the latest USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C interface. Support UASP acceleration protocol and support theoretical data transmission speed of up to 10Gbps. When using high-performance NVMe media, the read/write performance can exceed 900 Mbytes/sec. Included USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables, works with USB-C/USB-A hosts
NVMe PCIe & M.2 SATA/NGFF: This M.2 NVMe SATA SSD Enclosure is compatible with (M-Key/M+B Key) M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD, compatible with (M+B Key) M.2 SATA/NGFF SSD. Not compatible with (B-Key) SATA/NGFF SSD
SUPPORT MULTIPLE OPERATING SYSTEMS: ORICO M.2 enclosure is engineered with USB 3.1 Type C interface, supports hot-shippable, Plug and Play, No Driver required. Supports Windows / Mac / Linux. This external hard disk box is suitable for connecting computers, Smartphones, laptops, and other devices. Please note, all new solid-state drives must be formatted before use
DESIGNED FOR CARRYING AROUND: This ORICO external case is made of aluminum top and plastic bottom, which ensures portability and good heat dissipation effect. 4.25 * 1.16 * 0.53 inch portable size is very convenient for carrying. You can put your M.2 NVMe hard drive in this enclosure and equip it with Windows or macOS systems, as an external drive
MORE DETAILS: The M.2 USB case has an indicator to show the working status of the solid-state drive. ORICO provides 7 x 24-hour technical support. If you're not completely satisfied with your purchase, please feel free to contact us

Rank No. #3

Hard Drive Enclosure RSHTECH Aluminum USB 3.1 Gen 1 HDD Enclosure Type C to SATA External Hard Drive Dock Case for 3.5 inch HDD SSD Support UASP & 16TB Drives (RSH-339C)

Broad Compatibility: SATA to USB-C 3.1 hard drive enclosure support 3.5 inches SATA I/II/III /HDD SSD up to 16 TB hard drives. USB C hard drive dock compatible with Windows / Linux/ Mac 9.0, Smart TV, PS4, PS4 Pro,or other Type C devices
Multiple protection: Computer hard drive enclosures are made of aluminum housing, Plug and Play, no drivers required. The HDD case using ASM1153e Master chip and included 12V 2A adapter makes lower power consumption, more stable transmission, multiple protection for your 3.5” hard drive. The high-end silver-gray SATA 3.5inch aluminum hard drive enclosure is suitable for the business office
6Gbps Data Transfer Rates: The SATA interface of the USB 3.1 gen 1 HDD 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 indicators to show power status ( Red ) and hard drive activity status (Blue)
Package including: RSHTECH 3.5 inch USB C to SATA Aluminum hard drive enclosure, 12V/2A power adapter, Accessory bag (includes screwdriver and screws), USB-C to USB-B cable, user manual

Rank No. #4

MAIWO External Hard Drive Enclosure for 2.5 3.5 inch SATA SSD HDD, USB3.1 Type-C to SATA Drive Adapter Case, 10Gbps with UASP, 24TB Capacity, 3X HUB Extension, Fits 7/9.5/12.5/15mm Disk

【Compatibility】This hard drive enclosure supports 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA HDD and SSD (Support hard drive in size 7-15mm)
【10Gbps Transmission Speed】The SATA drive enclosure equips with VL160+GL3590+asm235CM chipset and USB3.1 port, supports UASP, the theoretical transfer speed is 10Gbps. 【Please note that the fastest transfer speed of 2.5" 3.5" SATA Hard Drive is 6Gbps when using devices with Windows 8.1 or above operating system and with UASP USB Protocol supported.】
【24TB Capacity】This 2.5 3.5 external hard disk enclosure supports up to 24TB Capacity.
【HUB Extension & Stackable】This 2.5 3.5 inch SSD/HDD case has two 10Gbps USB3.1 Type-A hub ports and one 10Gbps USB3.1 Type-C hub port, supports HUB extension. And the caddy comes with USB-C to USB-A data cable. They are also stackable, support daisy chain, you can combine multiple enclosures to expand storage for your devices.
【Function】Read+Write / Daisy Chain / 12V 3A Power Adapter / 10mins Auto Sleep / Aluminum Alloy Case+ABS Bracket / Support Windows, Mac OS, Linux

Rank No. #5

ORICO 2.5'' Hard Drive Enclosure Type-C USB 3.1 Gen2 to SATA 6Gbps Computer External HDD Enclosure for 7 9.5mm HDD SSD Support UASP Compatible with MacOS Windows -2139C3-G2

SuperSpeed USB 3.1 with UASP: 2.5 USB C hdd enclosure is compatible with SATA III transmission protocol which is 70% faster than traditional USB3.0. The maximum data transfer rate of the USB 3.0 interface is 6Gbps;The blue LED indicator to let you know the working status of this hard disk enclosure easily
Plug & Play: Tool free installation design makes you don't need any tools, With the detachable two cable USB-C to C and USB-A to C (50cm), it is quite flexible to connect more devices and support hot-swapping
Transparent to Find: ORICO 2.5 hard drive enclosure is made by high quality PC transparent board which allows you to see the inside drive without opening it,monitoring all-round view when drive working
Auto Sleep: The usb to sata hard drive enclosure with the function of 10 minutes auto sleep mode that can greatly reducing the invalid energy consumption, prolonging the service life of the hard disk and protect the hard drive data for you
Universal Compatibility: Supports Windows 10/8.1/7, LINUX, Mac OS 8.0 and above systems. Compatible with 2.5Inch SSD and HDD with SATA port and so on. It is a reliable portable hard drive case for work from home or at the office, also an ideal to expand storage for smart TV,PS4 and PS4 Pro, Xbox one, Xbox one x,etc

Rank No. #6

ShuoLe 2.5 Inch SATA to USB 3.0/3.1/3.2 Type C External Hard Drive Enclosure with LCD Display Screen for 7mm/9.5mm 2.5'' SATA HDD/SSD CASE with UASP Tool-Free Compatible with Toshiba Samsung WD

【HD Screen Design】 Come with HD display to monitor your hard drive usage in real time.Display content includes：Disk capacity,Run time,Power on,Disk health,Operating temperature,USB voltage.The datas on the display allow you to monitor the usage of the hard disk more directly,When your hard drive health is below 100%, you need to pay attention to backup data in time.
【Widely Compatible with PCs & Laptops】 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, compatible with your USB-A equipped devices including laptop, tablet, desktop etc, Making sure that your phone support OTG function(The USB-A to your phone's interface convertor is not icluded).
【5Gbps with UASP Accelerated】 Supports data transfer up to 5 Gbps, backward compatible with USB 3.0/2.0 / 1.1. Supports UASP technology, it performs 70% faster at reading and 40% faster at writing than conventional USB 3.0 when connected to a computer that also supports UASP. 【Note: the actual rate will depend on the capability of your device.】
【Quickly Access a SATA SSD/HDD】 ShuoLe USB 3.2 Enclosure can easily connect a 2.5" SSD/HDD with your USB-A equipped device to expand storage, upgrade system, back up files, retrieve and recover data, and transfer data. It is awesome for booting up old spare hard disks.
【Save Time】 No need to drive, just plug and play into a USB-A host system.

Rank No. #7

ORICO NVME M.2 to Type-C USB3.1 Gen2 10Gbps Transparent External Solid State Drive Adapter Enclosure for 2280 2260 2242 2230 PCI-E M2 M-Key SSD, USB Type C Converter Case (TCM2-Red)

[NVMe M.2 Enclosure] - Based on the high-speed and 10 Gbps master control chip, can support NVME M-KEY M.2 PCI-E SSDs. Sliding closure, tool-free mounting method, wide compatibility, supports UASP TRIM protocol. 10 minutes intelligent sleep function Beneficial heat dissipation extends SSD life
[High speed transmission] - 1GB transfer in seconds, USB 3.1 Gen2 Ultra-fast 10 Gbps, low latency and energy efficiency. Two types of cables, extended compatibility: C-to-A interface (5 Gbps) for PC - Enjoy the game at any time; 10 Gbps C-to-C interface for laptops and C-phones - faster file transfer
[Triple heat dissipation] - The porous heat dissipation on double-sided copper bars remains stable; Integrated silicon heat dissipation is fast; The design of fine aluminum alloy lines increases the thermal conductivity. Triple heat dissipation, fast cooling. Operating status of the built-in LED monitor clear
[Compatibility] - Only M.2 M KEY SSD (NVME protocol) is supported with the form of 2280, 2260, 2242, 2230. Compatible with multiple operating systems: window / Mac / Linux; Note the Trim UASP protocol
[Updated Silicone Thermal Pad]: We've upgraded from two small pads to one larger pad. This new design provides better heat dissipation and is easier to apply, ensuring improved performance and a more user-friendly experience

Rank No. #8

UGREEN USB C Hard Drive Enclosure for 2.5" SATA SSD HDD Aluminum USB C to SATA Adapter USB 3.1 Gen 2 Support UASP SATA III Compatible with MacBook Pro Air WD Seagate Toshiba Samsung Hitachi

6Gbps High-Speed SSD Enclosure: UGREEN hard drive reader supports 6Gbps max transfer speed and UASP accelerated transmission protocol, 70% Faster than traditional USB 3.0. The USB-C port is standard USB 3.1 Gen 2 which supports 10Gbps and (7+15)Pin SATA III supports max 6Gbps. (USB-C to USB-C Cable included)
Advanced Built-in Chipset: Built-in with ASM235CM chipset and premium aluminum alloy, makes the hard drive enclosure working with excellent heat dissipation, no cooling fan is needed for your high-speed working.
USB C Hard Drive Enclosure: UGREEN hard drive enclosure can easily connect a 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD to your computer to expand storage, upgrade the system, back up files, retrieve and recover data, and transfer data. This external hard drive enclosure protects the hard drive from outside scratches and makes the hard drive portable for data storage.
Broad Compatibility 2.5" SSD Enclosure: Fit with most 2.5" SATA III / II / I HDD (Hard Disk Drive) & SSD (Solid State Drive) up to 6TB, compatible with WD Blue SATA PC HDD 2.5, WD GREEN 2.5 SATA SSD, Seagate Barracuda 2.5, Seagate FireCuda, Samsung 860 EVO/850 EVO SATA III SSD, SSD PLUS, Crucial BX500/MX500, Kingston A400 SATA SSD, TOSHIBA TR200, PNY CS900, DREVO X1, Integral, HITACHI.
Easy Installation HDD Enclosure: Plug and play with tool-free installation, no driver is needed for this external hard drive case. Supports Windows/Mac OS/Linux systems, game consoles like Sony PS4/PS3/Xbox One, Smart TV, Router, etc. (For the devices only with USB A port, please use your USB C to USB 3.0 A cable). No request for extra power supply.

Rank No. #9

ORICO 3.5''Hard Drive Enclosure USB C 3.1 to SATA 6Gbps for 2.5/3.5 SSD HDD Computer External Hard Drive Enclosure Up to 18TB with UASP Tool-free-HM35C3

3.5" External Hard Drive Enclosure -- Easily connects your 3.5/2.5 inch SSD & HDD to PC, laptop, game console, router for data transfer or expanding storage. Metal panel protects the hard disk from outside scratches and maximizes the use of your 3.5"/2.5" HDD and SSD again, offering comprehensive protection for your valuable data(Connect to smartphones need make sure your phones support the OTG)
6Gbps with UASP Accelerated -- The SATA interface of 3.5 drive enclosure supports 6Gbps max transfer speed and UASP accelerated transmission protocol,70% Faster than conventional USB 3.0 when connected to a computer that also supports UASP. ( USB port is standard USB C 3.2 Gen 2 which provides ultra-fast data transfer speed up to 10Gbps)
Easy Installation -- Plug and play with tool-free installation, no driver needed.SSD enclosure with the detachable USB-A to USB-C cable (1M), it is quite flexible to connect and take along; Hot-swap supported. No request for extra power supply. 【Please click the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on your PC first then unplug it to avoid data loss when complete usage】
Intelligent Auto-Sleep -- When the external hard drive case does not operate for 10 minutes that will automatically stop rotating and enter the hibernation state; HDD enclosure with blue LED indicator lets you know the working status easily. 12V 2A power supply provides more stable transmission, short circuits and leakage protection say no to data loss.
Universal Compatibility -- Computer hard drive enclosures supports Windows 10/8/7, LINUX, Mac OS 8.0 and above systems. Specially designed for 3.5''/2.5'' SATA III/II/I HDD SSD up to 18TB.It is a reliable portable hard drive case for work from home or at the office, also an ideal to expand storage for smart TV,PS4 and PS4 Pro, Xbox one, Xbox one x,etc.

Rank No. #10

ELUTENG 2.5 SSD Enclosure 5Gbps Hard Drive Case Tool Free SATA to USB 3.1 Solid State Drive Enclosure USB C SSD HDD Enclosure Max 4TB Support UASP for 2.5 Inch SSD & HDD for WD Seagate Samsung

This SSD enclosure convert 2.5" SATA to USB HDD enclosure, USB 3.1 GEN 1 Superspeed Max 5GBPS, support UASP.
The external hard drive enclosure adapt tool free design, easy installation, USB C interface for easy use without worry about plugging in wrong side. Dual LED working lights, convenient to view ssd case working status.
USB Type-C 2.5 hard drive enclosure, fits for 7.5mm/9mm SATA drive and capacity up to 6TBs. Plug and play, no drivers needed
This external ssd enclosure feature built-in short circuit, overcurrent, and multi-layered protection, ensuring the safety of your hard drive and data.
Compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS 8.0 or higher. The 2.5 enclosure designed specifically for 2.5-inch 7mm/9.5mm SATA hard drives and solid-state drives, compatible with WD, Seagate, Toshiba, Samsung, Crucial, and any SATA-based hard drives.

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