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Silver aluminium NVMe enclosure with magnetic top cover and green LED

Wavlink

Wavlink WL-UTE51 80Gbps USB4 V2 NVMe drive enclosure

SKU CH-14ZT-AXSSF MPN WL-UTE51

Houses one PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 2280 SSD and delivers up to 6000 MB/s read and 5000 MB/s write over USB4 V2 at 80 Gbps

  • Drive interfaceUSB4 V2 PCle Gen4 NVMe
  • External connectionUSB4 V2 (80 Gbit/s)
  • Bay count1
  • Supported operating systemsCompatibility Notes Systems: Windows 11 23H2 (build 22631.32
  • Product colorSilver
  • Product typeUSB4 V2 PCle Gen4 NVMe SSD Enclosure
  • Up to 6000+ MB/s read and 5000+ MB/s write via 80Gbps USB4 V2
  • Works with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, USB4 V2, USB4 V1 and USB 3.2/3.1/3.0 Type-C hosts
  • Fits PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M-Key 2280 SSD up to 8 TB capacity
  • Tool-free magnetic top cover for quick installation
  • Includes 25 cm Thunderbolt 5 cable and thermal silicone pad

Portable 80Gbps NVMe Enclosure

The Wavlink WL-UTE51 is an aluminium enclosure that turns a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 2280 SSD into an 80Gbps USB4 V2 external drive. It connects over Thunderbolt 5 or USB4 V2 and includes a 25cm Thunderbolt 5 cable, a thermal pad and a magnetic top cover for tool-free installation. The unit measures 12.3x5.8x1.9cm and weighs 200g.

Suits creators and power users

Ideal for users with Thunderbolt 5 or USB4 V2 hosts that deliver 15W or more and who want sequential reads above 6000 MB/s and writes above 5000 MB/s. Buyers whose ports supply less power or who only have USB 3.2 Gen 1 will not reach the advertised speeds. Not for anyone needing a 2230 or 2242 drive, a second bay or an included SSD.

Host must provide 15W PD

The enclosure draws all power from the host, so the USB-C port must support 15W or higher Power Delivery; without it the drive will not function. Compatible with Windows 11 23H2 build 22631.3235 or later and macOS 15.2 or later.

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Price $109.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWavlink
Model nameUTE51
Product colorSilver
Product typeUSB4 V2 PCle Gen4 NVMe SSD Enclosure
Storage
Drive interfaceUSB4 V2 PCle Gen4 NVMe
Bay count1
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB4 V2 (80 Gbit/s)
Power
Power adapterNo
Power detailsNo
Size & build
Main materialAluminum
More details
Cooling fansNo

Questions about this item

Does the 12.3 × 5.8 × 1.9 cm aluminum case accept a 2280 M-Key NVMe SSD without extra brackets?

Yes, the enclosure is built for a single PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M-Key SSD in 2280 size and the magnetic top cover holds it in place without additional brackets.

What is the step users most often miss when fitting the drive?

Many forget to place the included thermal silicone pad between the SSD and the aluminum housing before snapping the magnetic cover shut.

When should the supplied thermal silicone pad be replaced?

Replace the pad if it becomes compressed, torn, or loses tackiness after repeated drive swaps, as it is the only thermal interface between the SSD and the 200 g aluminum body.

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