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Drive Enclosures under $100

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91 drive enclosures under $100 from Orico, Icy Box, UGREEN and more. Most cost $10 to $44, and half cost less than $19.

Top brands: Orico (8)Icy Box (5)UGREEN (4)Maiwo (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
ASUS

M.2

+Holds two M.2 drives in a single enclosure
+Supports NVMe, PCIe and SATA M.2 drives
+USB-C connection works with modern computers
−Dual-bay design is larger than single-drive enclosures
$69.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details
StarTech.com

M.2, 10Gbps

+USB-C connection at 10Gbps for fast transfers
+Supports both PCIe NVMe and SATA M.2 drives
+Offers both USB-C and Type-A host connections
$67.99-9%List: $74.81
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
ASUS

M.2

+Supports NVMe, SATA and PCIe M.2 SSDs
+USB-C connection suits modern computers
+Q-Latch mechanism allows easy M.2 installation
−Supports only one M.2 drive at a time
$39.64
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
Plugable

M.2, 10Gbps

+Tool-free installation for M.2 NVMe drives
+Connects via USB Type-C at 10Gbps
+Works with Thunderbolt and USB4 ports
−Supports only M.2 drives
$22.95
as of 11/04/2026 05:10 PST - Details
Sabrent

M.2, 10Gbps

+Supports both NVMe and SATA M.2 SSDs
+USB 3.2 Type-C connection at 10Gbps
+Tool-free design for quick drive swaps
−Enclosure only, SSD not included
$29.95
as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details
UGREEN

M.2, 10Gbps

+Aluminum body for heat dissipation
+10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 transfer speed
+USB-C connection for modern devices
$47.31
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
Ineo

M.2, 10Gbps

+Supports M.2 NVMe PCIe drives over USB
+Connects with a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port
+Rugged waterproof and shockproof construction
−Limited to a single M.2 drive bay
$26.99-31%List: $38.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details
Rosewill

M.2, 20Gbps

+Fast 20Gbps transfer rate for NVMe drives
+Supports NVMe and SATA M.2 SSDs
+Supports M.2 drives up to 8TB
$22.99-23%List: $29.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:10 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
UGREENSpec score 8.1

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
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
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
Lexar

M.2, 10Gbps

+USB-C connection for modern laptops and desktops
+Supports NVMe M.2 drives in external use
+10Gbps transfer speed over USB
$14.99-25%List: $19.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
UGREEN

M.2, 20Gbps

+USB-C connection for modern laptops and desktops
+Supports NVMe M.2 SSDs
+Supports M/B+M key SSDs up to 8TB
$26.98-23%List: $34.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details
MOKiN

M.2, 10Gbps

+10Gbps: only 17 of 193 here have a higher link speed
$24.99-17%Was: $29.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:06 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 17 of 193 here have a higher link speed
$18.99-14%List: $21.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
Benfei

M.2, 10Gbps

+Supports NVMe PCIe M.2 drives
+10Gbps transfer speed
+USB-C and USB-A connections
−Only supports M.2 drives
$14.99-12%Was: $16.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:10 PST - Details
Suitok

M.2, 10Gbps

+USB-C connection at 10Gbps for fast transfers
+Supports both NVMe and SATA M.2 SSDs
+Includes a protective case
$24.99-11%Was: $27.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:11 PST - Details
ShargeSpec score 8.1

M.2, 10Gbps

+USB-C connection for modern computers
+Active cooling fan keeps the drive cooler
+Supports NVMe M.2 drives
−Built-in fan needs power and adds some noise
$35.09-10%List: $38.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details
SuitokSpec score 7.8

M.2, 10Gbps

+Dual bays for two M.2 drives at once
+USB-C connection at 10Gbps for fast transfers
+Tool-free design for quick drive installation
−Supports NVMe drives only, not SATA
$29.99-9%Was: $32.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:11 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
Fanxiang

M.2, 10Gbps

+Supports NVMe M.2 PCIe drives
+USB-C connection at 10Gbps
+USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface
$17.99-5%List: $18.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 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
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

Compare specs

drive enclosureDriveLink speedSpec scorePrice
2.5-inch5Gbpsn/a$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details
M.2n/a$69.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details
M.210Gbpsn/a$67.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
M.2n/a$39.64
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
M.210Gbpsn/a$22.95
as of 11/04/2026 05:10 PST - Details
M.210Gbpsn/a$29.95
as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details
M.210Gbpsn/a$18.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:07 PST - Details
M.210Gbpsn/a$47.31
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
M.210Gbpsn/a$26.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details
M.220Gbpsn/a$22.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:10 PST - Details

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