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Gray metal-and-plastic 2.5-inch SATA enclosure with USB 3.0 port

Orico

Orico 2.5" USB 3.0 SATA Drive Enclosure Gray

SKU CH-0218-D09AK

Houses a single 2.5-inch SATA drive with USB 3.0 transfer up to 456.17 MB/s read and 422.50 MB/s write in a metal-and-plastic grey case

  • ColorGray
  • TypeEnclosure
  • MaterialMetal / Plastic
  • External InterfaceUSB 3.0
  • HDD Count SupportedSingle SSD

Size USB 3.0 2.5"

  • Sleek MacBook-matching style with metal-and-plastic build
  • Read speeds up to 456.17 MB/s and write speeds up to 422.50 MB/s over SATA III 5 Gbps
  • Metal shell plus hollowed holder and vents keep drive cool during long transfers
  • Smart chip enables safe operation on Windows, Mac OS, Linux and Android
  • Tool-free fit for any 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD up to 480 GB

Portable 2.5-inch SATA enclosure

This Orico enclosure turns a single 2.5-inch SATA SSD or hard drive into an external USB 3.0 drive. The grey metal-and-plastic housing is styled to match a MacBook aesthetic. It targets users who want quick external storage without opening a computer case.

Tool-free metal shell with ventilation

The aluminium-alloy body acts as a heatsink while hollowed-out rails and vents keep the drive cool during long transfers. A single USB 3.0 cable carries both data and power, so no separate adapter is needed. The smart chip manages power states automatically across Windows, macOS, Linux and Android.

Upgrades internal laptop drives to external use

It replaces a bare drive left inside an old laptop by giving it a durable, portable shell with 456.17 MB/s read and 422.50 MB/s write speeds measured on a 480 GB test drive. Builders who need RAID arrays or 3.5-inch drive support should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Sleek MacBook-matching style with metal-and-plastic build
  • Read speeds up to 456.17 MB/s and write speeds up to 422.50 MB/s over SATA III 5 Gbps
  • Metal shell plus hollowed holder and vents keep drive cool during long transfers
  • Smart chip enables safe operation on Windows, Mac OS, Linux and Android
  • Tool-free fit for any 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD up to 480 GB

Specifications

ColorGray
TypeEnclosure
MaterialMetal / Plastic
External InterfaceUSB 3.0
HDD Count SupportedSingle SSD

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Questions about this item

Does the USB 3.0 connection limit the SATA III 5 Gbps drive speed?

The enclosure supports SATA III 5 Gbps and tested read speeds of 456.17MB/s and write speeds of 422.50MB/s with an ORICO-H110 480GB SSD, so USB 3.0 delivers near-full SATA performance.

What drive height fits inside the metal and ABS shell?

The enclosure accepts a single 2.5 inch SATA HDD or SSD; the metal shell with hollowed holder and vents is built for standard 2.5 inch drive dimensions.

How do I install the drive and which step is often missed?

Open the tool-free case, slide the 2.5 inch SATA drive onto the internal connector, close the shell, then connect the USB 3.0 cable; the step often missed is fully seating the drive on the SATA connector before snapping the cover shut.

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