Drive Enclosures

81 drive enclosures from Orico, Cenmate, Icy Box and more. Most cost $6 to $26, and half cost less than $10.

Recommended Drive Enclosures

UGREEN

2.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Fits 2.5-inch SATA III drives

+Includes a USB-C connection for newer computers

+Converts USB 3.0 to SATA III

$14.99-35%List: ~~$22.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details

UGREEN

2.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Fits 2.5-inch drives in 7mm and 9.5mm thicknesses

+Supports UASP for faster data transfer

+Converts USB 3.0 to SATA III

$10.99-8%List: ~~$11.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details

Orico

2.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Tool-free installation for 2.5-inch drives

+Fits 7mm and 9.5mm SATA drives

+UASP support for faster transfers

−USB 3.0 speed is slower than 10Gbps models

$7.59

as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details

UGREENSpec score 8.0

2.5-inch, 10Gbps

+Fits 2.5-inch SATA SSDs and HDDs

+USB-C connection for modern devices

+10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 transfer speed

−Fan adds noise during operation

$21.99-19%List: ~~$26.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details

Wovelot

2.5-inch

+Holds 2.5-inch SATA drives in an external case

+Includes a USB cable for connecting to a computer

+Converts SATA drives to a USB 2.0 connection

−USB 2.0 interface limits transfer speed compared to USB 3.x

$6.07

as of 11/04/2026 05:11 PST - Details

Orico

2.5-inch, 5Gbps

+USB-C connection for modern computers

+Fits 7mm and 9.5mm 2.5-inch drives

+Supports SATA III drives

−5Gbps speed is slower than 10Gbps models

$8.49-15%Was: ~~$9.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details

Orico

2.5-inch, 10Gbps

+10Gbps: only 29 of 245 here have a higher link speed

$18.99-14%List: ~~$21.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details

Orico

2.5-inch, 5Gbps

+USB-C connection for modern computers

+Clear case shows the drive inside

+Fits all 7mm and 9.5mm 2.5-inch drives

−5Gbps speed is slower than 10Gbps models

$9.99-9%List: ~~$10.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details

Fanxiang

2.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Fits 2.5-inch SATA drives with a USB C connection

+Supports 5Gbps transfer speed over USB 3.2 Gen 1

+Tool-free design for quick drive installation

$14.24-5%List: ~~$14.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details

Maiwo

2.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Fits 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA drives

+USB 3.0 connection

+Includes a drive adapter cable

$14.24-5%List: ~~$14.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details

Aisens

2.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Fits 2.5-inch drives for laptop and desktop storage

+Supports 5Gbps transfer speed over USB 3.0 or 3.1

+Works with SATA drives through a USB connection

−Limited to 5Gbps, slower than faster USB enclosures

$22.10

as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details

Generic

2.5-inch

+Aluminum body helps dissipate heat from the drive

+Fits 2.5-inch drives with a 12.5mm thickness

+Compact size suits carrying and small desks

−Only fits drives up to 12.5mm thick

$5.16

as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details

AOKO

2.5-inch

+USB-C connection works with modern laptops

+Fits 2.5-inch drives from 7mm to 15mm thick

+Tool-free design for easy drive installation

−Supports 2.5-inch drives only, not M.2

$19.99

as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details

Beatifufu

2.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Fits 2.5-inch SATA SSDs

+Hot-swappable drive access

+5Gbps transfer speed over USB 3.0

−Plastic ABS construction

$13.89

as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details

Benfei

2.5-inch

+Tool-free design allows quick drive installation

+Fits 2.5-inch SATA drives for external use

+Offers both USB Type-C and Type-A connections

−Supports only 2.5-inch drives, not larger sizes

$9.99

as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details

CableVantage

2.5-inch

+Holds 2.5-inch laptop hard drives

+USB 2.0 connection for external use

+Blue housing for a distinct look

−USB 2.0 limits transfer speed compared with USB 3.0

$5.99

as of 11/04/2026 05:11 PST - Details

Fideco

2.5-inch

+Fits both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA drives

+Built-in cooling fan helps keep drives cool

+Converts SATA drives to USB for external use

−Built-in fan adds noise during operation

$29.99

as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details

Icy Box

2.5-inch, 5Gbps

+USB-C connection for modern computers

+Toolless design for easy drive installation

+Fits SSDs up to 9 mm thick

−Supports only 2.5-inch drives

$43.61

as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details

Icy Dock

2.5-inch

+Holds eight 2.5-inch drives in one bay

+Screwless trays for easy drive changes

+Supports SATA and SAS drives

−Requires a 5.25-inch drive bay to install

$296.05

as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details

Ineo

2.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Connects via USB 3.0 to SATA III 6Gbps adapter

+Holds a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or SSD

+Supports 5Gbps USB transfer speed

−Limited to a single 2.5-inch drive bay

$15.99

as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details

Maiwo

2.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Fits 7mm and 9.5mm 2.5-inch SATA SSD and HDD drives

+USB C connection to SATA drives

+Supports up to 6TB capacity

−Transfer speed of 5Gbps is slower than 10Gbps enclosures

$6.99

as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details

Posugear

2.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Tool-free setup for 2.5-inch drives

+Supports 7mm and 9.5mm drives

+Connects via USB 3.0 at 5Gbps

−USB 3.0 caps transfer speed at 5Gbps

$6.99

as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details

Generic

2.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Supports 2.5-inch SATA drives including SSDs and HDDs

+Tool-free design for quick drive installation

+Clear case shows the drive inside

−Plastic case rather than a metal enclosure

$5.98

as of 11/04/2026 05:11 PST - Details

Yardwe

2.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Supports 2.5-inch SATA drives

+UASP support for faster data transfer

+LED indicator shows drive activity

−Plastic ABS housing rather than a metal enclosure

$13.49

as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details

GODOSpec score 8.4

2.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Two bays for 2.5-inch drives

+RAID support for drive mirroring or striping

+Built-in fan for cooling

−Limited to 5Gbps transfer speed

No price recorded yet.

Generic

2.5-inch

+USB 3.1 connection for external 2.5-inch drives

+Tool-free design for quick drive installation

+Compatible with 7mm drives according to its name

−Holds only 2.5-inch drives, not larger bays

No price recorded yet.

Generic

2.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Fits 2.5-inch HDD and SSD drives

+UASP support for faster transfers

+Includes a USB cable

−Limited to 5Gbps transfer speed

No price recorded yet.

Orico

2.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Tool-free drive installation

+Fits 7mm to 9.5mm 2.5-inch drives

+5Gbps transfer speed

−Fits 2.5-inch drives only

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