Drive Enclosures under $100

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66 drive enclosures under $100 from Orico, Icy Box, UGREEN and more. Most cost $6 to $34, and half cost less than $13.

Top brands: Maiwo (6)UGREEN (4)

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

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

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

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

Transgee

5Gbps

+Tool-free setup for quick drive installation

+ABS engineering plastic shell for a lightweight case

+Supports 5Gbps USB 3.0 Micro B data transfer

−Plastic shell may feel less rugged than metal

$14.19

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

OLurkthu

M.2, 5Gbps

+USB-C connection for modern devices

+Supports 5Gbps transfer speed

+Compatible with NGFF SATA B-Key drives

$8.94

as of 11/04/2026 01:07 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, 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

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

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

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

MaiwoSpec score 7.7

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vantec

5Gbps

+USB 3.0 interface with 5Gbps transfer speed

+Holds a 5.25-inch Blu-ray, CD or DVD SATA drive

+Aluminum alloy housing

−Only supports 5.25-inch optical drives

$64.99

as of 11/04/2026 06:06 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

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

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

MaiwoSpec score 8.3

2.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Two drive bays

+RAID 0, 1, and JBOD modes

+Listed for capacity up to 12TB

$26.99

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

Zkbszn

2.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Aluminum body for a sturdy housing

+USB Type-C connection for modern computers

+Supports 5Gbps transfer speed over USB 3.0

$5.99

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

Yuancuncci

2.5-inch, 5Gbps

+Holds 2.5-inch SATA drives in an external case

+Supports 5Gbps USB 3.1 data transfer speed

+Accommodates drives 7mm and 9.5mm thick

$7.99

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

Compare specs

Drive	Link speed	Spec score	Price
2.5-inch	5Gbps	n/a	$14.99 as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details
3.5-inch	5Gbps	8.0	$34.99 as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details
2.5-inch	5Gbps	n/a	$10.99 as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
2.5-inch	5Gbps	n/a	$7.59 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
	5Gbps	n/a	$14.19 as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details
M.2	5Gbps	n/a	$8.94 as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details
2.5-inch	5Gbps	n/a	$8.49 as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
2.5-inch	5Gbps	n/a	$9.99 as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
3.5-inch	5Gbps	n/a	$27.99 as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details

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