Drive Enclosures under $100

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266 drive enclosures under $100 from Orico, Icy Box, UGREEN and more. Most cost $7 to $51, and half cost less than $18.

Top brands: Icy Box (13)Orico (12)UGREEN (12)Jauarta (12)Maiwo (10)

AoostarSpec score 8.1

M.2, 10Gbps

+10Gbps transfer speed for fast file copying

+Smart digital display shows drive status

+Built-in cooling fan helps manage drive heat

−Cooling fan adds noise during operation

$29.90

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

PlugableSpec score 8.1

M.2, 10Gbps

+Tool-free setup for M.2 NVMe drives

+Aluminum housing with a cooling fan

+Runs at 10Gbps over USB 3.2 Gen 2

−Supports only M.2 NVMe drives

$25.99

as of 11/04/2026 10:08 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 19:11 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

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 19:11 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 19:10 PST - Details

Aoostar

M.2, 10Gbps

+Supports NVMe M.2 drives

+10Gbps transfer speed over USB 3.2 Gen 2

+Smart display on the enclosure

−Only supports M.2 drives

$34.90

as of 11/04/2026 05:10 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

$13.49

as of 11/04/2026 19:11 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

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 20:09 PST - Details

Dbeixiwei

M.2

+Converts M.2 NVMe SSDs to a USB 3.1 connection

+Works with PCIe M Key NVMe drives

+Adapter form lets a bare M.2 drive plug into USB

−Supports only M.2 drives, not larger drive sizes

$17.85

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

Ewent

M.2, 10Gbps

+USB-C connection with speeds up to 10Gbps

+Supports both M.2 NVMe and SATA drives

+Aluminum enclosure for the drive

−Enclosure has no screen

$31.23

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

Generic

M.2

+Supports M.2 2230 NVMe drives

+Aluminum alloy housing

+Designed for PCIe 4.0 drives

−Limited to M.2 2230 drive size

$21.99

as of 11/04/2026 19:11 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 19:10 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 19:11 PST - Details

Icy Box

M.2, 10Gbps

+USB-C connection at 10Gbps

+Supports NVMe M.2 SSD drives

+Also reads CFexpress cards in one unit

−Reads only CFexpress cards, not other memory card types

$85.46

as of 11/04/2026 06:06 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

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 20:05 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

Jauarta

M.2

+Compact design for carrying M.2 SSDs

+Supports various SSD lengths

+Works with M.2 NGFF and mSATA drives

−Listed transfer speed is 6Gbps only

$13.59

as of 11/04/2026 20:05 PST - Details

VCOM

M.2, 10Gbps

+Supports both NVMe and SATA M.2 SSDs

+10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface for fast transfers

+Works with M-Key and B+M Key drives

−Uses USB-A connection rather than USB-C

$15.99

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

Icy Box

M.2, 10Gbps

+Tool-free design for quick drive installation

+USB-C connector for modern devices

+10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 speed

−Supports only NVMe M.2 SSDs per the listed specifications

$11.99

as of 11/04/2026 19:11 PST - Details

Bkelhs

M.2, 10Gbps

+Supports both NVMe and SATA M.2 SSDs

+USB-C connection with 10Gbps speed

+Works with M Key and B+M Key drives

−Docking design is less compact than a simple enclosure

$14.99

as of 11/04/2026 19:11 PST - Details

Mlkoss

M.2, 10Gbps

+Supports NVMe M.2 drives

+10Gbps transfer speed

+Built-in SD and TF card slots

−Only one drive bay

$27.60

as of 11/04/2026 20:05 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 19:11 PST - Details

Compare specs

Drive	Link speed	Spec score	Price
M.2	10Gbps	8.1	$29.90 as of 11/04/2026 05:11 PST - Details
M.2	10Gbps	8.1	$25.99 as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
3.5-inch	5Gbps	8.0	$31.95 as of 11/04/2026 05:10 PST - Details
3.5-inch	5Gbps	7.7	$29.99 as of 11/04/2026 19:11 PST - Details
2.5-inch		n/a	$6.07 as of 11/04/2026 05:11 PST - Details
2.5-inch	5Gbps	n/a	$22.10 as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
2.5-inch		n/a	$5.16 as of 11/04/2026 19:11 PST - Details
2.5-inch		n/a	$19.99 as of 11/04/2026 19:10 PST - Details
M.2	10Gbps	n/a	$34.90 as of 11/04/2026 05:10 PST - Details
2.5-inch	5Gbps	n/a	$13.49 as of 11/04/2026 19:11 PST - Details

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