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Green circuit board with dual USB-A and USB-C connectors for 2230 NVMe SSD

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK M.2 NVMe to USB Adapter USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps Dual USB-A USB-C 2230

SKU CH-PS6K-HWH28

Turns a 2230 M.2 NVMe SSD into portable storage with 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2 speed and dual USB-A/USB-C connectors

  • USB 3.2 Gen2 delivers up to 10Gbps bandwidth for fast large-file transfers
  • Dual USB-A and USB-C connectors plug straight into old and new hosts without extra cables
  • Designed for 2230 M.2 NVMe SSDs to repurpose idle drives as portable storage
  • Plug-and-play across Windows macOS Linux and Android with no driver installation required
  • Built-in heat dissipation keeps temperatures down during sustained heavy workloads

M.2 2230 NVMe to USB adapter

The SMUGDESK adapter converts a 2230 M.2 NVMe solid-state drive into portable external storage. It connects via USB 3.2 Gen2 at up to 10Gbps, accelerating large file transfers such as RAW photos and 4K video. Dual USB-A and USB-C connectors allow direct attachment to both legacy and modern hosts without extra dongles. Plug-and-play operation works with Windows, macOS, Linux and Android.

Tool-free installation and common pitfalls

No screws or drivers are required; the SSD seats on the PCB and the assembly plugs straight into a USB port. The only compatibility constraint is protocol: the adapter accepts M.2 NVMe drives only and will not recognise a SATA M.2 module. Builders must verify their SSD uses the NVMe protocol and the 2230 form factor before purchasing.

Capacity headroom and thermal limits

The board handles any capacity 2230 NVMe drive the market offers, so storage headroom depends entirely on the module you install. An integrated heat-dissipation structure keeps temperatures down during sustained heavy transfers, preventing thermal throttling on long workloads. It is not suited for users needing SATA M.2 support or larger 2280 drives.

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Price $12.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How can I confirm the adapter is running at full 10Gbps speed after plugging in my 2230 NVMe SSD?

The drive should appear in your OS disk utility and benchmark tools will show sequential reads approaching the 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2 limit.

Does the package include both USB-A and USB-C cables or must I supply my own?

The adapter has dual built-in USB-A and USB-C connectors so no separate cables are required.

My SSD is a 2230 NVMe module — is this the only version that fits?

Yes, the board is designed exclusively for 2230 size M.2 NVMe drives; longer 2280 or SATA variants are not supported.

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