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Gray aluminum M.2 NVMe enclosure with USB-C cable

MAIWO

MAIWO K1689P M.2 NVMe drive enclosure USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C aluminum gray

SKU CH-DQJP-GS0K5

Tool-free M.2 NVMe enclosure with USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C and aluminum cooling for 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 drives

  • External connectionUSB 3.1 Type-C
  • Supported drivesSingle SSD
  • Bay count1 Bay
  • Max capacity per bayUp to 4 TB
  • Supported operating systemsCompatible with most of the leading operating systems
  • Product colorGray

Material Aluminum

Size NVMe SSD Enclosure

  • Transfers up to 10 Gbps with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
  • Aluminium shell dissipates heat without a fan
  • Tool-free design fits 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 M-key NVMe drives
  • Supports UASP and TRIM for sustained SSD performance
  • Works with Windows, macOS, Linux and Android via plug-and-play

MAIWO K1689P M.2 NVMe Enclosure

The MAIWO K1689P is a USB 3.2 Gen 2 enclosure that turns a single M.2 NVMe M-Key drive into portable storage. It accepts 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors up to 4 TB and works with Windows, macOS, Linux and Android devices.

Tool-free installation with rubber retention

A sliding aluminum cover opens without tools; the drive slides into the M-Key slot and is secured by a supplied rubber plug and a thermal pad. The enclosure only supports PCIe NVMe M-Key SSDs — SATA, PCIe AHCI, Wi-Fi or capture cards will not function. Remember to format the drive on first use.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps practical limits

The Type-C interface delivers a theoretical 10 Gbps and is backward compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0 at 5 Gbps. Real-world throughput depends on the host controller, cable quality and the SSD's own sustained speeds. Thunderbolt 3 hosts can also be used for full performance.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMAIWO
Model nameK1689P
Product colorGray
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Supported drivesSingle SSD
Bay count1 Bay
Max capacity per bayUp to 4 TB
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 3.1 Type-C
Size & build
Main materialAluminum
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsCompatible with most of the leading operating
systems
In the box
In the box1x External M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure
1x Type-C to Type-C+USB-A Data Cable
1x User Manual
1x Silicone Dissipating Pad
1x Rubber Plug (Fix the SSD)

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Questions about this item

How do I verify the enclosure is running at full USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps speed after connecting it?

Connect to a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, then run a benchmark tool on the installed NVMe SSD; sustained reads near the interface limit confirm the 10Gbps link is active.

What comes in the box and do I need to buy a drive or cable separately?

The package includes the aluminum enclosure, a Type-C to Type-C plus USB-A cable, a silicone thermal pad, a rubber SSD retainer plug and a user manual; you must supply your own M.2 NVMe M-Key SSD in 2230, 2242, 2260 or 2280 size.

Which SSD capacities and form factors does the K1689P officially support?

The enclosure accepts M.2 NVMe M-Key drives in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 lengths, with a stated maximum capacity of 4TB per bay; SATA, PCIe AHCI and heatsink-equipped SSDs are not supported.

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