We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Black plastic M.2 SATA SSD to USB 3.0 adapter enclosure

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK M.2 SATA SSD to USB 3.0 Adapter Enclosure 2230-2280

SKU CH-84J5-S2ESA

Converts M.2 SATA SSDs (2230, 2242, 2260, 2280) to USB 3.0 external storage with UASP acceleration for faster file transfers and plug-and-play data recovery

  • UASP protocol accelerates transfers, cutting latency on large file copies
  • Fits four M.2 SATA sizes: 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280
  • Works only with Key B and B+M SATA SSDs — NVMe not supported
  • USB 3.0 interface delivers stable bandwidth for daily backup and cloning
  • Tool-free screw design enables quick drive swaps for data recovery

M.2 SATA SSD to USB 3.0 Adapter

This SMUGDESK adapter enclosure converts an internal NGFF M.2 SATA solid-state drive into portable external storage. It connects via a standard USB 3.0 interface and supports the UASP transmission protocol for improved data-transfer efficiency. The tool-free, screw-fixed design enables quick drive installation and plug-and-play operation on Windows, Mac OS and mainstream Linux systems. Ideal for hardware enthusiasts, IT staff and office users who want to reuse spare M.2 SATA SSDs for backup, cloning or data recovery.

Suits SATA M.2 drives only; not for NVMe

The enclosure accepts M.2 Key B and Key B+M SATA SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors. It does not recognise NVMe-based M.2 drives, so buyers with NVMe SSDs cannot use this adapter. Users who need internal NVMe performance or a different physical connector should look for a product specifically built for that protocol.

Key B or B+M SATA protocol required

The single specification that determines compatibility is the SSD interface protocol and key type: the drive must be an M.2 SATA device with Key B or Key B+M notch. NVMe protocol drives, regardless of physical size, will not function with this adapter.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in SATA, IDE & M.2 Drive Adapters, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $11.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 1,721 comparable items (median $22.99).

New to this? Which coin should you pay with — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will this adapter work with my older laptop that only has USB 2.0 ports?

Yes, the USB 3.0 interface is backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports, though transfer speeds will be limited to the older standard's maximum.

How can I confirm the UASP protocol is active after connecting the drive?

On Windows, check Device Manager under Universal Serial Bus controllers for an entry mentioning UASP; on Linux, run lsusb -t and look for uas in the driver column.

Does the package include a screwdriver or mounting screws for the 2280 SSD?

The enclosure uses a tool-free screw-fixed design; the necessary mounting screw for 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 sizes is built into the case, so no separate screwdriver or screws are required.

More in SATA, IDE & M.2 Drive Adapters

Similar items