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Black aluminium M.2 SATA enclosure with USB-C cable

EN-Labs

EN-Labs USB 3.1 5Gbps M.2 SATA NGFF Enclosure Black Aluminium

SKU CH-WB8R-1RQB8

Houses a SATA-bus M.2 NGFF SSD (B/B+M key, 2230–2280) and connects it via USB 3.1 Type-C at up to 5Gbps

  • External connectionUSB 3.1
  • Bay count1
  • SizeM.2 SATA
  • Product colorBlack
  • Main materialAluminum
  • Key featuresOnly fit for SATA-bus NGFF M.2 SSD with Key B/B+M,Can't fit

External Interface USB 3.1

  • USB 3.1 Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps transfer speed
  • Works with SATA M.2 NGFF drives B-key and B+M-key
  • Fits 2230 2242 2260 2280 form factors
  • Tool-free installation with included screwdriver and cable
  • No external power needed for portable use

Purpose and compatibility

This enclosure converts a SATA-bus M.2 NGFF SSD with B or B+M key into a portable USB 3.1 5Gbps Type-C drive. It accepts 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors and requires no driver installation. Buyers with PCIe NVMe or PCIe AHCI M-key drives cannot use this product.

Sustained transfer behaviour

The USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface delivers up to 5Gbps bandwidth and is backward compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0 and 1.1 speeds. Real-world throughput will follow the limits of the installed SATA SSD and the host controller during extended copy or backup sessions.

Thermals, noise and power

The aluminium housing acts as a passive heatsink for the enclosed SSD without any fan noise. Power is drawn entirely from the USB port so no external adapter is needed. Plug-and-play and hot-swap support let you swap drives without shutting down the host system.

How it compares

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Price $16.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameEn-Labs
Product colorBlack
Storage
Supported drivesNo
Bay count1
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 3.1
Size & build
Main materialAluminum
SizeM.2 SATA
In the box
In the box1 x M.2 NGFF(Socket 2 SATA Channel)SSD to USB-C enclosure 1x Screw Driver. 1 ft USB-A to USB-C male-male cable

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Questions about this item

How much heat or noise does the aluminium enclosure produce when the SSD runs all day?

The aluminium housing acts as a passive heatsink with no fan, so the drive stays silent and only warm to the touch during continuous use.

What must I already own to use this enclosure?

A SATA-bus M.2 NGFF SSD with B or B+M key in 2230, 2242, 2260 or 2280 form factor, plus a host device with a USB-C or USB-A port.

Will it work alongside my older USB 2.0 laptop and legacy Windows XP desktop?

Yes, the enclosure is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports and supports Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, Linux and macOS without drivers.

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