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Black aluminum enclosure converting M.2 SATA SSD to 2.5 inch SATA form factor

Sabrent

Sabrent EC-M2SA M.2 SATA to 2.5 Inch SATA Hard Drive Adapter

SKU CH-Y77M-SFR80 MPN EC-M2SA

Converts an M.2 SATA SSD into a 2.5 inch SATA drive with an aluminum enclosure for protection

  • SizeM.2
  • Drive interfaceM.2 (NGFF)
  • External connectionSATA
  • Product colorBlack
  • Product typeEnclosure
  • Main materialAluminum
  • Converts M.2 SATA SSD to 2.5 inch SATA drive
  • Aluminum enclosure protects the installed SSD
  • Operates at full SATA speed with pass-through design
  • Works in any laptop or desktop without drivers
  • Tool-free installation with included screws and simple steps

What this adapter does

The Sabrent EC-M2SA converts an M.2 SATA solid-state drive into a standard 2.5 inch SATA III 6Gbps drive. It fits laptops or desktops that only accept 2.5 inch SATA storage. The aluminium enclosure adds physical protection for the bare circuit board. No driver installation is required for any supported operating system.

Behaviour under sustained use

The pass-through design lets the M.2 SATA drive operate at its full native speed without a protocol conversion bottleneck. Aluminium construction helps dissipate heat during long write sessions. Because the adapter only supports M.2 SATA drives, NVMe PCIe SSDs will not function in this enclosure at all.

When the upgrade makes sense

This adapter replaces a native 2.5 inch SATA SSD when you already own a compatible M.2 SATA module and want to reuse it in a 2.5 inch bay. It does not add NVMe performance, so systems that require PCIe speeds will not benefit. Buyers needing to install an NVMe drive should choose a different enclosure.

How it compares

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Price $9.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 1,721 comparable items (median $22.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSABRENT
Model nameEC-M2SA
Product colorBlack
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Drive interfaceM.2 (NGFF)
Ports & slots
External connectionSATA
Size & build
SizeM.2
Main materialAluminum
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

Does the aluminum enclosure keep the M.2 SATA drive cool during all-day use?

The aluminum housing acts as a passive heatsink, so the drive stays at safe temperatures without any fan noise.

What drive and cable must I already have to use this adapter?

You need an M.2 SATA (NGFF) SSD and a standard SATA data plus power cable from your laptop or desktop.

Will my older SATA II motherboard limit the speed of the M.2 SATA drive in this adapter?

The adapter runs at SATA III 6 Gbps but negotiates down to SATA II speeds automatically, so the drive still works.

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