OWC
OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro External Solid State Drive Enclosure Kit
Best portable solution for repurposing spare 2.5-inch SATA drives.
Upgrade your storage with the OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro External Solid State Drive Enclosure Kit. This versatile enclosure allows you to house any 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or SSD, perfect for expanding your Mac or PC's storage or repurposing old drives. It boasts a high-performance USB 3.0 chipset for fast data transfers and a fanless design with an integrated aluminum heatsink for quiet, cool operation. Its compact and portable design makes it an excellent solution for on-the-go data backup and transport, ensuring your important files are always accessible.
$25.50
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
49
/ 561
#49 in Hard Drive Enclosures & Mounts
Price vs Category Average
-74%
Below average
Number of Bays
1
Who it's for
- Creative professionals needing rapid file transfer speeds
- Travelers requiring durable, heat-resistant hardware protection
- Tech enthusiasts wanting custom storage capacity and flexibility
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers seeking the lowest possible price
- Users preferring a simple, ready-to-use plug-and-play solution
- Performance seekers requiring the high speeds of NVMe drives
Performance breakdown
Thermal Management
Integrated aluminum heatsink effectively dissipates heat without needing noisy cooling fans.
Portability
Compact, bus-powered design makes it an ideal companion for mobile workflows.
Drive Compatibility
Accommodates a wide range of 2.5-inch SATA drives up to 12.5mm.
Transfer Speed
USB 3.0 interface provides reliable speeds for standard backups and file transfers.
Build Quality
Sturdy aluminum and plastic construction ensures long-term durability for daily transport.
Ease of Installation
Straightforward assembly allows for quick drive swapping without complex technical requirements.
Key Specs
Number of Bays
1
Material
Aluminum, Plastic
Operating System Compatibility
Windows, macOS, Linux
RAID Support
No
Power Source
Bus Powered
Cooling Method
Fanless, Passive Cooling
Mounting Type
External Desktop
Max Data Transfer Speed
Up to 5 Gb/s (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
Features
- Portable storage for 2.5-inch SATA drives
- Fast USB 3.0 data transfers
- Quiet, fanless operation
- Efficient cooling with aluminum heatsink
- Compact and travel-friendly design
- Cross-platform compatibility (Mac/PC)
- Ideal for backups and data transport
- Bus-powered, no external adapter needed
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro Enclosure for its exceptional build quality and reliability. The robust aluminum chassis is frequently highlighted for its durability and superior heat dissipation, ensuring stable, high-speed performance for demanding tasks like 4K editing. Users appreciate the straightforward assembly and the consistent, fast throughput achieved when paired with quality SSDs. While the enclosure carries a premium price, reviewers agree that the superior engineering and dependable performance fully justify the investment for creative professionals and power users who require consistent utility.
Know before you buy
This enclosure is compatible with any 2.5-inch SATA I, II, or III hard drive or SSD. It supports drives up to 12.5mm in height, making it versatile for both standard and high-capacity storage drives.
No, the OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro is bus-powered. It draws all the necessary power directly from your computer's USB port, which keeps your setup clean and eliminates the need to carry extra cables or power bricks.
Yes, it is fully cross-platform compatible. It works seamlessly with macOS, Windows, and Linux systems, provided the drive inside is formatted to a file system compatible with your operating system.
The enclosure utilizes an integrated aluminum heatsink that acts as a passive cooling system. By dissipating heat through the chassis, it ensures the drive remains at an optimal temperature while maintaining completely silent operation.
The enclosure features a USB 3.0 interface (USB 3.2 Gen 1), which supports data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s. Actual performance will depend on the speed of the specific SSD or HDD you install inside.
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