Akasa
AKASA USB 3.1 Gen 2 aluminium enclosure for M.2 SSD
Transform your M.2 SSD into an ultra-fast external USB drive with this portable enclosure from Akasa. Its sleek aluminum construction offers both style and durability, while the tool-free design ensures effortless installation. Experience blazing-fast data transfer speeds up to 10Gb/s via USB 3.1 Gen 2, with backward compatibility for older USB standards. This enclosure supports both M.2 SATA and M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs in common sizes, ensuring broad compatibility. It also features UASP compliance for optimized performance, making it a versatile solution for expanding your storage on the go.
$45.50
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
273
/ 561
#273 in Hard Drive Enclosures & Mounts
Price vs Category Average
-54%
Below average
Number of Bays
1
Who it's for
- Durable and Portable Design
- High-Speed Data Transfer
- Superior Thermal Management
Who should skip it
- Limited to 10 Gbps Bandwidth
- Requires Specific M.2 Key Types
- Higher Cost than Plastic Models
Key Specs
Number of Bays
1
Material
Aluminum
Operating System Support
Windows 7/8.X/10, Mac OS X 10.3+
Raid Support
False
Power Source
Bus Powered
Cooling Method
Fanless
Mounting Type
External Desktop
Max Data Transfer Speed
10 Gb/s
Features
- Achieve ultra-fast 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds
- Stylish and durable premium aluminum finish
- Convenient tool-free design for easy setup
- Supports both M.2 SATA and NVMe SSDs
- Versatile connectivity via USB Type-A or Type-C
- Compliant with UASP for better performance
- Backwards compatible with USB 3.0 and 2.0
What customers say
This AKASA M.2 enclosure earns high praise primarily for its superior build quality and excellent speed delivery. Users consistently highlight the robust aluminium construction, appreciating its premium feel and aesthetic appeal over plastic options. Performance is a major strength, with many reporting near maximum theoretical 10Gbps speeds, making it ideal for fast transfers. The aluminium body also aids passive cooling effectively. While sustained heavy use may cause expected thermal throttling, users generally find its thermal management better than comparable designs. Installation is usually simple. Overall, customers view this as a reliable, durable, and high-speed storage solution that justifies its cost through exceptional build and consistent performance.
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