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Black USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable with Type-A and SATA connectors for 2.5 inch drives

MIAOERJING LE USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter 2.5

SKU CH-49E8-5GJKY

Connects 2.5 inch SATA SSD or HDD to USB 3.0 at 5 Gbps with LED status

  • Rated speed5 Gbit/s
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Conductor typeCopper
  • Product typeUSB
  • Product colorSATA to Type-A
  • Add disk space to a laptop with 2.5" SATA drives
  • Transfer data at up to 5 Gbps via USB 3.0
  • Works with USB 3.0, 2.0 and 1.0 ports
  • Runs on Windows Vista through 10 and Mac OS
  • LED shows connection status at a glance

2.5-inch SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter

This adapter connects a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or SSD to a USB Type-A port. It supports USB 3.0 speeds up to 5 Gbps and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.0. The cable works with Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10 and Mac OS. It is designed for users who need quick access to data on a bare 2.5-inch drive.

Build Integration and Limitations

The adapter draws power from the USB port, so no external power supply is needed for compatible drives. It frees up internal drive bays by letting you run a 2.5-inch SATA drive externally. The cable cannot power or connect a 3.5-inch hard drive, nor does it support ATA, IDE, mSATA or M.2 interfaces. Buyers who need to connect larger desktop drives or newer form factors must choose a different solution.

Sustained Transfer Behaviour

The copper conductor and USB 3.0 interface maintain the 5 Gbps link during extended copy operations. LED indicators show power and activity status so you can monitor the connection at a glance. The SATA III chip supports UASP for lower overhead on long transfers. Performance will vary with the attached drive’s own sustained write speed and the host controller’s capability.

How it compares

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Price $8.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMIAOERJING
Model nameLE
Product typeUSB
Product colorSATA to Type-A
Performance
Rated speed5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Conductor typeCopper

Questions about this item

Will a 2.5″ SATA SSD that can read faster than 5 Gbps be bottlenecked by this adapter during long transfers?

Yes, the USB 3.0 link tops out at 5 Gbps, so any drive capable of higher sustained throughput will be limited by the adapter.

Does the cable get hot or draw enough power to need a fan when a 2.5″ SSD runs all day?

The adapter is bus-powered and has no active cooling; it stays cool under typical 2.5″ SSD workloads because those drives draw little power.

What must I already own to use this adapter with a 2.5″ SATA drive?

A USB Type-A port (USB 3.0, 2.0 or 1.0) on the host and a 2.5″ SATA HDD or SSD — no external power supply is required.

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