05-02-2025, 11:21 PM
August,
I don't own any USB 4 enclosures. However, I own many USB 3.1 Gen 2 and USB 3.2 boxes from various brands. As mentioned in a different thread, avoid models with a slide-in design. It's harder to install the sled with the stick and thermal pad into the body of the box. That leaves split open designs.
Given a choice, stick with a brand that is a known quantity. Sabrent, Orico, OWC, Wavlink, Inateck, Quizlab and Ineo.
For a model with a fan, I'd look at this one:
I have an older variation of the same model. It's a tank.
Wavlink, a reputable brand, also makes one with a fan:
I'd definitely look at it. Wavlink is a known quantity and makes solid products.
For model that lacks a fan, you'll want a split-open model that's made out of aluminum. That way, the stick with the thermal pad attached to it will have solid contact with the interior of the top piece of the case. Think models like these:
OWC 1M2
Quizlab:
Orico:
Inateck:
Even Lexar offers enclosures these days:
I've no experience with Lexar's enclosures but it looks well designed.
Here is another model with a fan but I've not owned anything from the brand:
Seems nice and appears to be a two-piece, non-slide in designed and it has a nice.
Again , to reiterate, I don't own any of the above models. I own an older variation of one and generally good experiences with other models from the various brands.
And, for these, you can always add your own heat sink to the outside for additional heat dissipation:
And, replace the thermal pad if you open the the box to replace the stick and such:
Robert
I don't own any USB 4 enclosures. However, I own many USB 3.1 Gen 2 and USB 3.2 boxes from various brands. As mentioned in a different thread, avoid models with a slide-in design. It's harder to install the sled with the stick and thermal pad into the body of the box. That leaves split open designs.
Given a choice, stick with a brand that is a known quantity. Sabrent, Orico, OWC, Wavlink, Inateck, Quizlab and Ineo.
For a model with a fan, I'd look at this one:
I have an older variation of the same model. It's a tank.
Wavlink, a reputable brand, also makes one with a fan:
I'd definitely look at it. Wavlink is a known quantity and makes solid products.
For model that lacks a fan, you'll want a split-open model that's made out of aluminum. That way, the stick with the thermal pad attached to it will have solid contact with the interior of the top piece of the case. Think models like these:
OWC 1M2
Quizlab:
Orico:
Inateck:
Even Lexar offers enclosures these days:
I've no experience with Lexar's enclosures but it looks well designed.
Here is another model with a fan but I've not owned anything from the brand:
Seems nice and appears to be a two-piece, non-slide in designed and it has a nice.
Again , to reiterate, I don't own any of the above models. I own an older variation of one and generally good experiences with other models from the various brands.
And, for these, you can always add your own heat sink to the outside for additional heat dissipation:
And, replace the thermal pad if you open the the box to replace the stick and such:
Robert