Is this the USB C 3.1 Gen 2 SSD drive enclosure I'm looking for? Only $15

[d4]

Is this the USB C 3.1 Gen 2 SSD drive enclosure I'm looking for? Only $15

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0851B..._1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AKXVBT49GGF3B

USB C Hard Drive Enclosure, USB C 3.1 Gen 2 to SATA Adapter for 2.5" SATA SSD HDD 6Gbps SATA III

USB C 2.5" External Hard Drive Enclosure
UGREEN 2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure can easily connect a 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD with your computer to expand storage, upgrade system, back up files, retrieve and recover data, and transfer data. It protects the external hard drive from outside scratches and makes the hard drive portable for data store.

6Gbps Fast Speed with UASP
UGREEN USB C Hard Drive Enclosure supports 6Gbps max transfer speed and UASP accelerated transmission protocol, 70% Faster than traditional USB 3.0. The USB-C port is standard USB 3.1 Gen 2 which supports 10Gbps and (7+15)Pin SATA III supports max 6Gbps. USB-C to UAB-C Cable included

Easy Installation
Plug and play with tool-free installation, no driver needed for this enclosure case. Supports Windows/Mac OS/Linux systems, game consoles like Sony PS4/PS3/Xbox One, Smart TV, Router, etc. No request for extra power supply.

Broad Compatibility
Fit with most 2.5" SATA III / II / I HDD (Hard Disk Drive) & SSD (Solid State Drive) up to 5TB, compatible with WD Blue SATA PC HDD 2.5, WD GREEN 2.5 SATA SSD, Seagate Barracuda 2.5, Seagate FireCuda, Samsung 860 EVO/850 EVO SATA III SSD, SanDisk SSD PLUS, Crucial BX500/MX500, Kingston A400 SATA SSD, TOSHIBA TR200, PNY CS900, DREVO X1, Integral, HITACHI.

Protect Your SSD&HDD
Blue LED indicator lets you know the working status easily. Attached soft EVA foams inside protects your hard disks from shaking and scratches. The 3 minutes Auto Sleep Mode helps to extend the lifespan of your hard drives. Comes with detachable 50cm cable, it is quite flexible to connect and convenient to take along.




PS. The 2TB Sandisk ULTRA SSD Deal of the Day $184 on Amazon and Best Buy

[d4]

It's connecting up to a 2020 Mac Mini with brand spanking new 2TB Sandisk Ultra SSD courtesy of SLICKDEALS

[PeterW]

What are you expecting in terms of speed from it?

[Robert M]

D4,

If you're using the drive with a 2020 Mac Mini, you should be buying an NVME M.2 drive and either a USB 3.1 Gen 2 enclosure for it or OWC's new Thunderbolt enclosure for it. You should definitely go either of those routes if you're using it as a boot drive.

Robert

[Zoidberg]

Robert M wrote:
D4,

If you're using the drive with a 2020 Mac Mini, you should be buying an NVME M.2 drive and either a USB 3.1 Gen 2 enclosure for it or OWC's new Thunderbolt enclosure for it. You should definitely go either of those routes if you're using it as a boot drive.

Robert

:agree:

[d4]

Zoidberg wrote:
[quote=Robert M]
D4,

If you're using the drive with a 2020 Mac Mini, you should be buying an NVME M.2 drive and either a USB 3.1 Gen 2 enclosure for it or OWC's new Thunderbolt enclosure for it. You should definitely go either of those routes if you're using it as a boot drive.

Robert

:agree:
Just from casual research I'm seeing a highly rated Sabrent 2TB NVME for $280. And the OWC Thunderbolt enclosure is a $75 preorder. Roughly $350.

The Sandisk Ultra 2TB is currently on sale for $184. Plus a $15 USB C 3.1 Gen2 case. Roughly $200.

The 2TB Sandisk Ultra route is Roughly 40% cheaper!

[Gareth]

d4 wrote:
The 2TB Sandisk Ultra route is Roughly 40% cheaper!

And roughly 64% SLOWER!

[PeterW]

BINGO.

[Robert M]

D4,

If you’re just trying to save money, yes, it’s less expensive for more storage. However, you’re paying a very significant price for that savings in performance. An NVME M.2 drive even in a USB 3.1 Gen 2 box will blow the doors off any 2.5” SSD in a USB 3.1 Gen 2 box. What is your goal? You didn’t address it in your question and it definitely is a key factor here.

Robert

[d4]

Gareth wrote:
[quote=d4]
The 2TB Sandisk Ultra route is Roughly 40% cheaper!

And roughly 64% SLOWER!
DAAANG!!