M.2 to 2.5 inch SATA - Review

M.2 to 2.5 inch SATA Enclosure Adapter: A Game Changing Solution for Data Storage

If you are looking for a tool that can convert your M.2 NGFF (SATA channel) SSD into a standard 2.5 inch SATA hard disk drive, the M.2 to 2.5 inch SATA Enclosure Adapter is the ideal solution. With its ability to convert B&M key SATA-based NGFF SSD to SATA 3.0 enclosure, this adapter is the perfect aftermarket replacement for your old mechanical hard drives.

Brand and Specifications

The M.2 to 2.5 inch SATA Enclosure Adapter is manufactured by GINTOOYUN, a well-known brand in the tech industry. This adapter measures 3.94 inches x 2.76 inches x 0.29 inches and supports all M.2 solid state drives, including various drive heights like 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280. Its main body is made of ABS plastic and comes with fully gold-plated connectors.

The input of this adapter includes 1 x NGFF B & M key SATA-based (SATA channel) female while the output is 1 x 2.5" SATA 7+15pin dimension. It is important to note that it does not support PCI-E based B key & any M key M.2 SSD(such as NVMe). Before purchasing, make sure to check if your M.2 SSD is SATA channel or PCI-E channel on its brand website.

Compatibility

The M.2 to 2.5 inch SATA Enclosure Adapter is compatible with multiple operating systems, including Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / IOS / Linux, making it ideal for both laptops and desktops. Additionally, this adapter is transparent to the operating system, and does not require any software drivers.

Power Supply

This adapter is equipped with a high-power LDO stabilized power supply IC and a large-capacity filter capacitor. Both of these features provide a more stable and efficient power supply, reducing any potential damage to your devices.

Performance

The M.2 to 2.5 inch SATA Enclosure Adapter is designed to take advantage of your SATA III controller, reducing any bottlenecks with file transfer speeds up to 6Gbps. When compared to traditional mechanical hard drives, M.2 solid state drives are faster, more shock-resistant, and consume relatively less power, making them an ideal alternative for those looking to upgrade their data storage solution.

Ease of Use

This adapter is easy to install, with the mounting hole shape aligned exactly the same as the 2.5-inch notebook hard drive. Simply plug and play, and you’re good to go. However, please note that this product does not include hard drives. Before using, please cancel the hard disk password if your hard drive has one set in the original computer, as other computers won't recognize the password if it is not canceled.

Customer Reviews

At the time of writing this review, the M.2 to 2.5 inch SATA Enclosure Adapter had a 3.8 out of 5-star rating with 112 reviews. A majority of the customers were pleased with the adapter's performance, build quality, and ease of installation. However, some customers had issues with making the adapter work with their SSDs or found this adapter to be slower than expected.

Conclusion

The M.2 to 2.5 inch SATA Enclosure Adapter is a great solution for those looking to upgrade their data storage system. This adapter is easy to install, efficient and provides excellent performance when it comes to file transfer speeds. Available at a competitive price, the M.2 to 2.5 inch SATA Enclosure Adapter is a great investment for anyone looking for an easy-to-use and reliable data storage solution.

M.2 to 2.5 inch SATA

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