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Black aluminium M.2 NVMe enclosure, 110 by 35 by 11 millimetres, USB-C cable included

Thermalright

Thermalright HR-EB118 M.2 NVMe drive enclosure 10Gbps 80mm black

SKU CH-E3KC-FVKTB MPN HR-EB118

Turns an M.2 NVMe SSD into a 10 Gbps USB-C drive with aluminium cooling for 2230-2280 sizes

  • Size80 mm
  • Thunderbolt 3 supportUsb3.2_gen_2
  • External connection10 Gbit/s
  • Supported drives5 Gbit/s-512G
  • Bay count1
  • Max capacity per bayUp to 18 TB

Color Black

Model HR-EB118 AC

  • Turns an M.2 NVMe SSD into a 10Gbps USB-C drive
  • CNC aluminium body with thicker thermal pads dissipates heat
  • Supports 2230 2242 2260 2280 NVMe drives up to 8TB
  • Includes USB-C to C and USB-A to C cables plus tools
  • Works with Windows Mac Linux iOS and Android devices

Portable NVMe enclosure for USB-C systems

The Thermalright HR-EB118 turns a compatible M.2 NVMe SSD into an external 10Gbps USB-C drive. It accepts 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors with M Key or B+M Key PCIe NVMe drives up to 8TB. The CNC aluminium housing includes thicker thermal pads for heat transfer during extended use. Two cables, a screwdriver, thermal pads and mounting hardware are included.

Check drive type and host port before ordering

This enclosure supports M.2 NVMe SSDs only and does not support SATA M.2 SSDs. Your host device must provide a USB-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 3 capability to reach the stated 10Gbps bandwidth. The drive length must not exceed 80mm; the maximum supported capacity per bay is 18TB although the manufacturer highlights 8TB NVMe SSDs. No external power adapter is required as the unit is bus-powered.

Suits users with spare NVMe drives needing fast

Ideal for laptop expansion, photo and video backup, game libraries and creative file transfer on Windows, Mac OS, Linux, iOS and Android. Not for buyers who need SATA M.2 support or who lack a USB-C port with 10Gbps capability. Builders wanting internal installation or RAID configurations should look at a different solution.

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Price $19.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameThermalright
Part numberHR-EB118 AC BLACK
Product colorBlack
Storage
Supported drives5 Gbit/s-512G
Bay count1
Max capacity per bayUp to 18 TB
Ports & slots
Thunderbolt 3 supportUsb3.2_gen_2
External connection10 Gbit/s
Power
Power detailsUsb3.2_gen_2
Size & build
Size80 mm
Main materialAluminum
Product dimensions1.38 in × 0.43 in × 4.33 in

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Questions about this item

What comes in the box and do I need to buy an M.2 NVMe SSD separately?

The box includes the HR-EB118 enclosure, USB-C to C cable, USB-A to C cable, two thicker thermal pads, screwdriver, SSD screw and standoff, and user manual with warranty card. You must supply your own M.2 NVMe SSD as none is included.

Which M.2 NVMe SSD sizes and capacities work with the HR-EB118?

The enclosure accepts 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 NVMe SSDs with M Key or B+M Key PCIe interfaces, up to 8TB per drive. SATA M.2 SSDs are not supported.

What does the 10Gbps rating mean for real transfer speeds?

10Gbps is the theoretical USB 3.2 Gen 2 bandwidth. Actual speeds depend on your SSD, host port, cable quality and file types, and will be lower than the headline figure.

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