One of my SSD enclosures is flaky. What do we like these days?

[anonymouse1]

Thanks-I appreciate your expertise on this area.

It's an MBP 14" with with M3 Pro chip. Does that make a difference in you analysis?

I like OWC's products, too, but they're usually kind of speedy for my needs--this is not a Mac that generates income, although I have strong hopes for the second half of 2025.

Robert M wrote:
Anonymouse,

What kind of machine are you using the SSD with? It's a key question since it will impact on which enclosure is the model of choice. For a USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 2) box, I've been using this as the boot drive for my office machine for multiple years:



The box has a Western Digital Black SN750 in it. It might not be a split open design but it's been rock solid reliable.

For model without a fan, Definitely prefer an all metal design that splits open, i.e. OWC models, various models from companies Sabrent, Orico, UGreen, etc.

I _really_ like OWC enclosures! The Envoy Express and the Envoy Pro SX are great boxes. I look forward to when they release an enclosure only version of the Envoy Pro FX and similar boxes.

Robert