BENFEI 2.5 Inch SATA to USB Tool Free External Hard Drive Enclosure, USB Type-C/Type-A to Sata Compatible for 2.5 Inch SSD(Optimized for SSD, Support UASP SATA III)

This enclosure is truly tool-free—just slide it open, pop in the drive, and you're ready to go. Installation is fast and simple, with no screws or hassle. The USB cable is thick and well-made, and the connection is stable. It worked instantly with my Windows laptop and PS5—great compatibility. The case feels sturdy, and the fit is snug without being tight. For the price, it’s a great value and perfect for repurposing old SSDs or HDDs.

The product arrived well protected, with clean, undamaged packaging. Upon opening it, I was surprised by how compact and lightweight it is, and the black plastic design feels solid and well made.I've been using it for a few days, connecting it to 2.5-inch SSDs and HDDs, and everything works without a hitch. Thanks to UASP SATA III support, transfers reach up to 5 Gbps, which is noticeably faster about 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0. Tool-free installation was very simple: just slide the cover, insert the drive, close it, and you're done.What stands out most is the dual USB-C and USB-A compatibility: I don't have to search for different adapters depending on the device. Its versatility is also excellent: it works with Windows, macOS, Linux, and even consoles like the PS4, and accepts drives up to 6 TB and 9.5 mm thick.Overall, I think it's an excellent purchase. It's ideal for anyone who needs to expand or reuse drives quickly and efficiently—especially for those who frequently move large files. I would especially recommend it to students, professionals, or gamers. I would definitely buy it again.

The media could not be loaded. I’ve been using the BENFEI 2.5 Inch SATA to USB enclosure for a few weeks now, and I’m very impressed. The tool-free design makes it super easy to install a 2.5” SSD—just plug it in and go. It feels sturdy and well-built, and I love that it includes both USB Type-C and Type-A connectors, which makes it very versatile.Performance is great—thanks to UASP support, data transfer speeds are fast and stable. I’ve used it for backups and running portable operating systems with no issues at all. It’s optimized for SSDs, and it really shows.Highly recommended if you’re looking for a reliable and affordable external drive enclosure!

Great enclosure, but tricky to closeThe BENFEI 2.5 Inch SATA to USB Tool-Free External Hard Drive Enclosure works really well overall. Setup was a breeze — true to its "tool-free" claim, installation is quick and easy, and it supports both USB Type-C and Type-A, which adds flexibility. Transfer speeds are fast, especially with an SSD thanks to UASP and SATA III support.My only issue is that the enclosure is a bit difficult to close once the drive is inserted. It takes some force and doesn’t always align perfectly on the first try. That aside, it’s a solid, affordable option for anyone needing an external SSD enclosure.Would definitely recommend — just be patient when sealing it shut!

Got this to add an external SSD to an HP All-In-One that only has one HDD drive bay - which has been upgraded to a SSD. I'm mainly using it for Quickbooks Desktop backups. I tried using a thumb drive but QB would literally take 10 minutes or more to "finalize" the backup and fininsh, allowing use of the QB software again. Everything worked fine but I have no idea why the delay. It would get to about 90% and just lag. So I plugged in an extra SSD from an old laptop into a HDD utility box that uses a power chord and cables to connect an uninstalled HDD or SSD to a USB port. It worked fine with QB backup so I bought this case to make the connection less messy and more permanent.The case is very basic with a sliding cover and internal SATA connection. It's a tight fit for the SSD but that keeps it from moving around. It comes with 2 felt pads that you can install on the cover to hold the SSD more firmly in place but I decided not to use them. One pad is 1.5mm thick and the other is 3mm.The chord has both a USB-A and USB-C convertible end - the USB-C plugs in to the USB-A, or you can use the USB-C by itself. I'm using the USB-A connection.After installation and plugging it into a USB port the unit powers on and is immediately available for use.The instructions say to initialize and partition the SSD before use if brand new, but mine was already set to go. I need a magnifying glass to read the instructions, but they are clear and easily followed. It says after 10 minutes the device goes into "smart sleep mode" and powers down the SSD to save energy and preserve the life of the SSD. I'm not sure if this actually happens on my system because the power light stays lit on the box continually.Overall this is a sturdy case that firmly holds the SSD in place and functions well when plugged in to the USB port. Recommended.

I found this drive incredibly easy to use. Pop in your SATA drive and its plug and play. No issues at all in Windows 11 recognizing the drive or being able to access the files on it. The ability to to connect it using either USB-C or legacy USB-A with a single cable is a great feature, and I found the data transfer speeds using USB-C consistently very fast. I especially like that this drive enclosure does NOT need a separate power cable/adapter (which can get confused with others in a drawer or collection of devices).The only drawback for me is that opening the enclosure to insert/remove the drive is a little cumbersome, Nd not as easy as you would think. But as most people wouldn't be swapping out drives very often, this is very minor inconvenience.

This is a nifty product and so far works as advertised.

Works really good, it's so easy to open and assemble the hdd, it's a pretty modern design, the cable isn't too long but it's nice to have the two types of usb A and C. The plastic material doesn't feel like the best but isn't the cheapest so it's in a mid rang, for the price it's really a good option.