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Drive Enclosures

44 drive enclosures from Orico, Cenmate, Icy Box and more. Most cost $24 to $317, and half cost less than $42.

Recommended Drive Enclosures

VantecSpec score 7.9

3.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Supports 3.5-inch SATA drives
+Built-in fan helps keep the drive cool
+5Gbps USB 3.0 transfer speed
−Requires a power connection for the fan
$34.99-13%List: $39.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details
Icy Dock

3.5-inch

+Converts a 2.5-inch SATA drive to a 3.5-inch bay
+Includes a mounting bracket kit for installation
+Fits both SSD and HDD drives
−Only converts to the 3.5-inch bay size
No current price. Check it at the store.
IO CrestSpec score 7.9

3.5-inch, 10Gbps

+Eight bays hold many drives at once
+Tool-less hot-swappable trays
+USB-C 3.2 connection
$275.81
as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details
UGREEN

3.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Fits both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA drives
+Supports UASP for faster USB transfers
+Includes 12V power for 3.5-inch drives
−5Gbps speed is slower than newer USB standards
$29.98-25%List: $39.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details
CenmateSpec score 9.0

3.5-inch

+Holds 10 drives in one enclosure
+Built-in cooling fan
+RAID support for drive arrays
$229.99-21%List: $289.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Orico

3.5-inch, 10Gbps

+Aluminum body for 3.5 and 2.5-inch SATA drives
+USB 3.2 Gen 2 with 10Gbps transfer speed
+USB-C connection for modern computers
$34.99-13%List: $39.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
TfgajkkkkkSpec score 8.1

3.5-inch, 40Gbps

+Five-bay design holds five 3.5-inch drives
+RAID support for combining drives in one enclosure
+Thunderbolt 3 connection rated at 40Gbps
−Five bays make it larger than single-drive enclosures
$3,295.86
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
Ajeidyk

3.5-inch

+Holds two 3.5-inch hard drives
+Hot-swap drive bays for easy drive changes
+Rack mount design for server cabinets
$20.00-20%List: $24.98
as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details
Orico

3.5-inch

+USB Type-C connection for modern computers
+Tool-free installation for 3.5-inch HDDs
+Supports UASP for faster transfers
$23.99-20%Was: $29.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:10 PST - Details
X-Media

3.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Fits 3.5-inch IDE/PATA and SATA hard drives
+Made with an aluminum body
+Upgraded USB 3.0 connection
$27.99-7%List: $29.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details
OricoSpec score 8.8

3.5-inch

+Four bays for 3.5-inch HDDs
+Supports 8 RAID modes
+Built-in fan for cooling
−Larger footprint than single-bay enclosures
$159.99-6%Was: $170.95
as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details
YottamasterSpec score 8.9

3.5-inch

+Five bays for multiple 3.5-inch drives
+Built-in cooling fan
+RAID support for drive redundancy
$113.99-5%Was: $119.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details
Icy BoxSpec score 8.4

3.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Five bays for a large amount of storage
+RAID support for data redundancy options
+USB-C connection for modern computers
−Large enclosure for a desk setup
$317.49
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
SabrentSpec score 7.9

3.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Built-in cooling fan for drive temperature
+Dock design fits 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives
+USB 3.0 connection at 5Gbps
−Lay-flat dock design takes more desk space
$31.95
as of 11/04/2026 05:10 PST - Details
OricoSpec score 7.8

3.5-inch, 10Gbps

+Four bays for multiple 3.5-inch drives
+Aluminum body with a built-in fan
+USB-C expansion for direct attached storage
−Larger footprint than single-bay enclosures
$184.89
as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details
MaiwoSpec score 7.1

3.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Two drive bays for cloning
+Fits 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA drives
+Includes a 3-port USB 3.0 hub
−Needs a 12V 3A power supply
$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details
Yubjiang

3.5-inch

+Single-bay enclosure for one drive at a time
+Holds 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch hard drives
+Adds expansion storage for one hard drive
−Holds one drive, so it adds little capacity per unit
$32.55
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
GODO

3.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Fits 3.5-inch SATA hard drives
+Aluminum housing for heat dissipation
+USB 3.0 docking station design
−Requires a 12V/2A power supply
$17.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details
Maiwo

3.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Fits 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SSDs and HDDs
+Includes a 12V/3A power supply
+5Gbps USB 3.1 transfer speed
−Requires external power supply to operate
$109.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details
Orico

3.5-inch

+Two bays for 3.5-inch drives
+Offline clone function copies drives without a computer
+Docking design allows easy drive swaps
−Docking design is not a portable enclosure
$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
Rshtech

3.5-inch

+Fits 3.5-inch hard drives
+Uses a USB-C connection for modern laptops
+Works as a dock for swapping drives
−Only fits 3.5-inch drives, not smaller sizes
$27.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:10 PST - Details
TOOQ

3.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Fits 3.5-inch drives
+LED indicator shows drive activity
+5Gbps USB 3.0 connection
−Limited to 5Gbps transfer speed
$57.27
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
MaiwoSpec score 8.7

3.5-inch

+24 drive bays for high capacity storage
+Includes a 12Gbps RAID expansion card
+Fits 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives
−Large enclosure for desk use
No price recorded yet.
Cenmate

3.5-inch

+Holds four drives in one enclosure
+Supports 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA drives
+Supports hot swapping
−No built-in cooling fan
No price recorded yet.
CenmateSpec score 8.8

3.5-inch

+Holds four drives in one enclosure
+Built-in cooling fan
+RAID support for drive arrays
$109.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details
Spec score 8.4

3.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Five bays hold multiple drives at once
+Built-in fan for cooling
+RAID support for drive configurations
$5,504.79
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
CenmateSpec score 8.2

3.5-inch

+Holds 10 drives in one enclosure
+Built-in cooling fan
+Supports 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA drives
$259.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details
CenmateSpec score 7.8

3.5-inch, 10Gbps

+Holds two drives in one enclosure
+Built-in cooling fan
+USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection at 10Gbps
$64.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details

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