{"product_id":"usb-3-0-type-c-2-5-inch-sata-ssd-hdd-enclosure-5gbps","title":"USB 3.0 \u0026 USB-C 2.5\" SATA Hard Drive Enclosure – 5Gbps","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUSB 3.0 \u0026amp; USB-C 2.5-Inch SATA SSD External Hard Drive Enclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreathe new life into your old laptop hard drive or SSD with this sleek, clear acrylic 2.5-inch SATA hard drive enclosure. Whether you're upgrading your storage, creating a portable backup drive, or transferring files between computers, this tool-free enclosure makes it fast, easy, and stylish — no screwdrivers required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Mainland China.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlazing 5Gbps Transfer Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built to the USB 3.0 standard with a Micro USB 3.0 interface and 7+15 SATA output, this enclosure delivers theoretical transfer speeds of up to 5.0Gbps — fully backward compatible with USB 2.0 for older setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUASP Acceleration for SSDs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Get an extra 10–20% performance boost on solid-state drives with UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) acceleration. Best results with Windows 8\/10, a SATA 3 SSD, and a USB 3.0 port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmart Power Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e An intelligent 3-minute sleep mode kicks in after inactivity, saving energy and protecting your drive. The drive wakes automatically when accessed, and enters sleep mode upon safe removal to protect mechanical components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Plug-and-Play — No Drivers Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simply plug in and go. USB hot-swap support and zero driver installation means you're transferring files in seconds. Dual LED indicators (blue for power, green for signal activity) keep you informed at a glance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports 2.5-inch SATA (7+15 PIN) HDDs and SSDs at 7.0mm and 9.5mm thicknesses (does NOT support 12.5mm or 15mm drives). SATA 3.0 and SATA 2.0 compatible. 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