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Black USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable with 2.5 inch drive connector and protective cover

Orico

Orico USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" Hard Drive Adapter

SKU CH-CXVV-1F8AF

Connects a 2.5″ SATA drive via USB 3.0 with UASP for up to 480 MB/s, includes a Type-C power port for larger disks, and works driver-free on Windows, Linux, Mac and Android

  • Adapter typeUSB 3.0 to SATA

Model 1m

Model With Cover

  • USB 3.0 with UASP delivers up to 5 Gbps transfer rates
  • Tested throughput reaches 480 MB/s for rapid file moves
  • Type-C 5 V power port supports drives up to 6 TB
  • Driver-free plug-and-play works on Windows, Linux, macOS and Android
  • 1 m cable with protective cover fits 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD

Orico USB 3.0 SATA Adapter for 2.5 Drives

This adapter connects a 2.5 inch SATA hard drive or SSD to a USB 3.0 port. It targets users who need quick external access to laptop drives for data recovery, cloning or backup tasks. The cable includes a protective cover for the drive while it is in use.

Upgrade from USB 2.0 docks or legacy enclosures

Moving from a USB 2.0 connection removes the 480 Mbps bottleneck and enables the UASP protocol for lower latency. The jump is worth it when transferring large media libraries or disk images where sustained throughput matters. A Type-C 5V power port is reserved for drives that demand more current than the USB port supplies.

Practical limits of the USB 3.0 to SATA interface

The link tops out at 5 Gbps, so SATA III drives cannot reach their native 6 Gbps ceiling. Real-world sequential reads peak around 480 MB/s regardless of the drive's rated speed. Random I/O performance also depends on the host controller's UASP implementation rather than the adapter alone.

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Price $12.99
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Specifications

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Adapter typeUSB 3.0 to SATA

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Questions about this item

Does the adapter include a power port for larger 2.5" drives?

Yes, a reserved Type-C 5V power supply port is built in so a 6TB hard disk can be driven easily.

Do I need to install any drivers before using this USB 3.0 to SATA adapter?

No, it is drive-free and plug-and-play on Windows, Linux, Mac OS and Android.

Will I need to replace the cable or connector after heavy use?

The 1m cable and SATA connector are fixed parts of the adapter; if either fails the whole unit would be replaced.

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