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Silver aluminium Thunderbolt 3 NVMe enclosure with detachable cable

Sabrent

Sabrent EC-T3NS Thunderbolt 3 NVMe drive enclosure

SKU CH-NTYQ-2ERY9 MPN EC-T3NS

Tool-free aluminium enclosure turns an M.2 NVMe drive into a Thunderbolt 3 portable drive reaching 1600 MB/s

  • SizeM.2
  • Drive interfaceM.2 NVME M-Key
  • External connectionThunderbolt 3 (20 Gbit/s)
  • Supported operating systemsWindows / Mac / Linux.
  • Product colorSilver
  • Product typeEnclosure
  • Swap drives without tools using the slide-and-pin mechanism
  • Reach 1600 MB/s transfer speeds over Thunderbolt 3
  • Intel-certified Thunderbolt 3 ensures reliable data handling
  • Solid aluminium body dissipates heat for sustained performance
  • Detachable 20 cm cable works without external power

Thunderbolt 3 NVMe enclosure

The Sabrent EC-T3NS is a portable enclosure that converts an M.2 NVMe solid-state drive into a high-speed external drive. It connects through a certified Thunderbolt 3 interface and requires no external power adapter. The tool-free design lets you install or swap drives in seconds by lifting the rear cover and securing the SSD with the built-in pin. Solid aluminium construction doubles as a heatsink to maintain performance during heavy transfers.

For Thunderbolt 3 hosts only

This enclosure suits users with a Thunderbolt 3 port on a Windows, macOS or Linux system who want full NVMe bandwidth on the move. It will not function on a standard USB-C port because the controller speaks only the Thunderbolt protocol. Builders who need a second drive bay or a RAID configuration should look at a multi-bay device instead.

1600 MB/s peak transfer rate

The single specification that decides fit is the 1600 MB/s maximum throughput quoted for the Thunderbolt 3 link. Actual speed depends on the installed NVMe drive and the host system, so the enclosure will only reach that ceiling with a fast drive and a capable controller.

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Price $65.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSABRENT
Model nameEC-T3NS
Product colorSilver
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Drive interfaceM.2 NVME M-Key
Ports & slots
Thunderbolt 3 supportYes
External connectionThunderbolt 3 (20 Gbit/s)
Power
Power adapterNo
Size & build
SizeM.2
Main materialAluminum
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size180 × 51 × 17 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows / Mac / Linux.
In the box
In the boxSabrent Thunderbolt 3 NVMe SSD tool-free enclosure.
Thunderbolt 3 cable.
Quick user guide.
More details
Cooling fansNo

Questions about this item

Does the EC-T3NS need any screws or tools to install an M.2 NVMe drive?

No — the enclosure is tool-free. You unblock the knob, lift the case back, insert the drive and a built-in pin holds it in place.

How do I connect the enclosure to my computer?

Plug the supplied 20 cm Thunderbolt 3 cable into a Thunderbolt 3 port; the unit draws power from the bus so no AC adapter is required.

What ongoing maintenance does the aluminum enclosure need?

None — there is no fan to clean. The solid aluminum body acts as a passive heatsink, so just keep the vents clear of dust.

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