ElecGear NVMe USB Enclosure, Portable - Review

Introducing the ElecGear NVMe USB Enclosure, a portable M.2 SSD USB 10Gbps 3.1 Gen2 external aluminum cooling adapter case. It boasts a PCI-e 2280/2260/2242/2230 card reader and an NVMe caddy with USB Type A and C cables. If you're looking for a high-performing, durable, and portable external storage option, this product is worth considering.

First, let's talk about the NVMe enclosure. It features the latest chipset of USB3.1 to PCIe Gen3 x 2 lane bridge controller, which allows it to achieve 1,000MB/s USB data transition from NVM Express PCI-e SSD to desk PC, notebook or Mac. You'll be impressed with the read/write speed of up to 850-1020MB/s with most NVMe hard drives. It's compatible with Windows, MacOS, and Thunderbolt 3 of Apple MacBook Pro and Intel NUC.

The ElecGear NVMe USB Enclosure is packed with two 10Gbps cables: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A and Type-C. This ensures that it's a versatile option that can work with different types of devices. You won't have to worry about compatibility issues, which is a common problem with other external storage devices.

The casing of the ElecGear NVMe USB Enclosure is made of premium aluminum and features a CNC technique and thermal silicon pad design. The whole body acts as a heatsink to take away the heat from the memory module. This means that you won't require any extra cooler or cooling fan for your expensive NVMe hard drive. In addition, it has a blue LED indicator showing data status on the solid-state drive.

Installation is a breeze with the ElecGear NVMe USB Enclosure. It's hot-swappable, plug & play, and doesn't require any extra drivers. You can connect it to your device and start using it immediately.

It's important to note that the ElecGear NVMe USB Enclosure is compatible with NVMe M.2 SSD with 2280, 2260, 2242, 2230 form factor. Some of the compatible hard drives include Samsung 950 Pro, PM951, PM961, PM981, SM961, 960 970 EVO Plus, 960 970 Pro, WD Black SN750 and Blue SN500, Lexar NM520, ADATA XPG SX8200, SX6000 Pro, Corsair Force MP300, MP510, Crucial P1, Sabrent, Silicon Power, Toshiba OCZ RC100, Intel Optane memory 600P, 660P, 760P, 800P, 900P, Patriot, SK Hynix, Kingston A1000, KC1000, LITEON T11 Plus, Mushkin Pilot, HP EX950, DREVO D1 XTREME.

However, it's crucial to confirm that your hard drive is an NVMe. The adapter fits NVMe M.2 SSD (PCIe ‘M’ and ‘B+M’ key), and it's not compatible with SATA NGFF, PCIe AHCI, mSATA (Mini SATA) SSD, or disks pulled from Apple Mac. It's essential to study your hard drive to ensure that it's an NVMe.

The ElecGear NVMe USB Enclosure is an excellent option for tech nerds, 4K content designers, and engineering professionals. With ultra-fast 10Gbps throughput, low latency, and power efficiency, this product complies with Trim, UASP, and Power Saving. You'll love it if you're looking for a storage option that can speed up data copy and transferring in no time. It also greatly speeds up games loading on PlayStation PS4 and Xbox One console for high-end gamers. You can insert an internal SSD in, and it becomes a superfast flash card reader.

In conclusion, the ElecGear NVMe USB Enclosure is a high-performing, durable, and versatile external storage option that's worth considering. It's easy to install, compatible with different types of devices, and supports a wide range of compatible hard drives. If you're looking for an external storage option that can handle heavy data transfer and doesn't compromise on quality and performance, this product is an excellent option to consider.

ElecGear NVMe USB Enclosure, Portable

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