3.5-Inch Drive Enclosures

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45 3.5-inch drive enclosures from Cenmate, Orico, Maiwo and more. Most cost $23 to $275, and half cost less than $41.

Top brands: Orico (5)Maiwo (5)

VantecSpec score 8.0

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 8.0

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 8.4

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 8.5

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 8.0

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 7.9

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 8.5

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

WavlinkSpec score 7.9

3.5-inch, 10Gbps

+Holds four drives at once

+Accepts 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch drives

+USB-C 3.2 connection at 10Gbps

$121.99

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

Compare specs

Drive	Link speed	Spec score	Price
3.5-inch	5Gbps	8.0	$34.99 as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details
3.5-inch		n/a	No current price
3.5-inch	10Gbps	8.0	$275.81 as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details
3.5-inch	5Gbps	n/a	$29.98 as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details
3.5-inch		9.0	$229.99 as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
3.5-inch	10Gbps	n/a	$34.99 as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
3.5-inch	40Gbps	8.4	$3,295.86 as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
3.5-inch		n/a	$20.00 as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details
3.5-inch		n/a	$23.99 as of 11/04/2026 05:10 PST - Details
3.5-inch	5Gbps	n/a	$27.99 as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details

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