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Black rectangular M.2 SATA enclosure with aluminium heatsink and USB Type-A plug

MAIWO

MAIWO M.2 SATA Enclosure USB 3.2 Gen1 B/B+M Key 2230-2280mm

SKU CH-1TN3-0S6FQ

Tool-free USB 3.2 Gen1 enclosure with aluminium heatsink holds B-key or B+M-key M.2 SATA SSDs from 2230 to 2280mm

  • External connectionM.2 SATA SSD
  • Supported drivesM.2 SATA SSD
  • Bay count1
  • Product colorBlack
  • Main materialAluminum / Plastic
  • Supports B-Key and B+M-Key M.2 SATA SSDs in 2230/2242/2260/2280 sizes
  • INIC-3639 chipset with USB 3.2 Gen1 delivers up to 6 Gbps transfer with UASP on Windows 8+
  • Aluminium alloy heatsink keeps the drive cool and extends its service life
  • Tool-free slide-open casing for quick drive swaps and easy identification
  • Cable-free design works as a heatsink enclosure or bare adapter for plug-and-play use

MAIWO M.2 SATA Enclosure USB 3.2 Gen1

This enclosure turns a B-Key or B+M-Key M.2 SATA SSD into a portable USB drive. It accepts 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors up to 4TB and works with Windows, macOS and Linux without drivers. The tool-free sliding case lets you swap drives in seconds. It does not support M.2 PCIe NVMe or AHCI SSDs.

Capacity and headroom with UASP

The INIC3639 chipset delivers 5Gbps over USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A and can reach practical speeds of 6Gbps on Windows 8 or newer when UASP is active. An integrated aluminium heat sink keeps the drive cool during sustained transfers. The single-bay design handles one SATA SSD at a time and offers no RAID or multi-drive expansion.

Upgrades from cable adapters or slower ports

It replaces bare SATA-to-USB dongles by adding a protective heatsink enclosure and a stable Type-A connection. The jump is worth it when you need reliable thermals for long clones or backups and want a cable-free form factor that fits in a laptop bag. It will not help if you need NVMe support or multiple simultaneous drives.

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Specifications

Product
Product colorBlack
Storage
Supported drivesM.2 SATA SSD
Bay count1
Ports & slots
External connectionM.2 SATA SSD
Size & build
Main materialAluminum / Plastic

Questions about this item

Will the MAIWO enclosure work with my older laptop that only has USB 2.0 ports?

Yes, the USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A interface is backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports, though transfer speeds will be limited to the older port's maximum.

How can I verify the INIC3639 chipset is delivering full 5Gbps performance after connecting the drive?

In Windows 8 or later, open Device Manager, check that the UASP protocol is active for the device, then run a sequential read test — speeds approaching 6Gbps confirm correct operation.

Does the package include a screwdriver or thermal pads for the 2280mm SSD installation?

No tools or thermal pads are required; the tool-free sliding casing clicks shut and the aluminium alloy heat sink makes direct contact with the drive for cooling.

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