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Black SATA to USB 3.0 and USB C adapter cable with 12V 2A power adapter

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AUTYUE SATA to USB 3.0 and USB C Adapter Cable 12V 2A Power Adapter

SKU CH-MQKP-5JDPF

Connects 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA drives via USB 3.0 or USB C with included 12V 2A power adapter for up to 5 Gbps transfers

  • Adapter typeSATA to USB 3.0 and USB C Adapter
  • First connector1 x USB 3.0
  • Second connector1 x SATA
  • Units per package1
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresPLAY&PALY
  • Connect 3.5 and 2.5 inch SATA drives to USB 3.0 or USB C ports
  • 12V 2A power adapter included for reliable 3.5 inch drive operation
  • UASP support boosts read speeds by 70% and write speeds by 40%
  • Plug and play design lets you swap drives without an enclosure
  • Compatible with Windows XP through 11, Mac OS and Linux

SATA to USB 3.0 and USB-C adapter for 2.5

This adapter connects a SATA SSD or HDD to a computer through USB 3.0 or USB-C ports. It includes a 12V 2A power adapter to supply sufficient current for 3.5 inch hard drives. The device supports Windows, Mac OS and Linux systems and requires no driver installation. It suits users who need to access bare drives for backup, recovery or system migration.

Sustained transfer with UASP and TRIM support

The adapter uses UASP and TRIM protocols to maintain higher throughput during long copy operations. Manufacturer data shows read speeds up to 70 percent faster and write speeds up to 40 percent faster compared with traditional operation. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ensures it still functions on older ports, though at reduced rates. The 5 Gbps interface ceiling applies to both connector types.

Replaces drive enclosures

This cable eliminates the need for a dedicated enclosure when swapping multiple bare drives. It upgrades from USB 2.0 adapters by adding UASP acceleration and USB-C connectivity. The jump is worth it for technicians or home users who regularly move data between 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA drives and want faster, plug-and-play access without mounting hardware.

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Price $12.99
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Specifications

Product
Product colorBlack
Adapter typeSATA to USB 3.0 and USB C Adapter
Ports & slots
First connector1 x USB 3.0
Second connector1 x SATA
Size & build
Product dimensions3.9 × 2.64 × 2.32 in
Product weight3.8 oz
In the box
Units per package1
In the box1 x SATA Adapter,
1 x Power Adapter

Questions about this item

Does the 12V 2A power adapter keep a 3.5 inch drive cool and quiet during all-day transfers?

The included 12V 2A power adapter supplies enough current for a 3.5 inch drive to run continuously without power throttling, and the open-air cable design lets the drive's own cooling handle heat silently.

What host ports and drive sizes must I already have to use this SATA to USB 3.0 and USB C adapter?

You need a free USB 3.0 Type-A or USB-C port on the computer and a 2.5 inch or 3.5 inch SATA SSD or HDD; the cable provides both data and the 12V 2A power for the larger drive.

Will this adapter work with an older Windows 7 laptop and a 20TB SATA drive I still use?

Yes, the adapter supports Windows 7 and drives up to 20TB, and it falls back to USB 2.0 or 1.1 speeds on legacy ports while still delivering the required 12V 2A power.

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