Sabrent USB 3.2 Type-C Tool-Free Enclosure for M.2 PCIe NVMe and SATA SSDs

Enclosure worked fine at first with a 1TB Samsung 970 Evo (although it was annoying that the Samsung Magician software could not see past the enclosure's controller to identify the drive as one of its own, as it can with some other enclosures I use). However, it simply died one day while erasing some data off the drive. Computer would simply not see it connected anymore, despite trying different cables, so I had to move the SSD into another enclosure to continue using it. I contacted Sabrent but never heard anything back from them. This is the first SSD enclosure I've ever had that simply stopped working one day.

I bought the Sabrent USB 3.2 Type-C Enclosure for around $36 to use with an NVMe memory stick. The price was a bit higher than I would have liked, but just about as cheap as I could find it anywhere else. It works flawlessly, and I can definitely say that it’s obvious what you’re spending your money on. It’s crafted from a hefty slab of aluminum and the included cable is short (something I prefer) and substantially thick - not some cheap, thin, low-bandwidth accessory. The “instructions” are minimal, but it’s easy enough to figure out the mechanics of getting things working without them. The only heads up you may need is this: on the inside of the top lid is a thermal pad that contacts the NVMe sick when the lid is shut. Be sure you peel off the copper-colored, ... MoreI bought the Sabrent USB 3.2 Type-C Enclosure for around $36 to use with an NVMe memory stick. The price was a bit higher than I would have liked, but just about as cheap as I could find it anywhere else. It works flawlessly, and I can definitely say that it’s obvious what you’re spending your money on. It’s crafted from a hefty slab of aluminum and the included cable is short (something I prefer) and substantially thick - not some cheap, thin, low-bandwidth accessory. The “instructions” are minimal, but it’s easy enough to figure out the mechanics of getting things working without them. The only heads up you may need is this: on the inside of the top lid is a thermal pad that contacts the NVMe sick when the lid is shut. Be sure you peel off the copper-colored, protective paper to uncover the blue thermal pad. I’m not sure the instructions indicate to do that!

I got this enclosure to dual boot Windows on my iMac with an SSD. The installation of the SSD is incredibly easy and fast, just be careful of when you put the SSD in to do it at an upward angle until the SSD slots in without forcing it. After the SSD was seated the enclosure easily closed up and it was ready for use. There is a thermal pad to transfer heat to the case which acts as a large heat sink. So far with constant use and installing a bunch of software on it all at once, the case has only slightly warmed to the touch. There really is no need to worry about overheating because even under a constant load the case does a good job of drawing the heat away. For the price it is a great option.