Sabrent
Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 M.2 NVMe SSD Tool-Free Enclosure
Unlock blazing-fast portable storage with the Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 NVMe SSD Enclosure. This tool-free design makes swapping drives effortless, transforming your M.2 NVMe SSD into a high-speed external drive. Experience incredible speeds up to 1600MBps, certified by Intel for reliable Thunderbolt 3 performance. Its durable aluminum construction ensures efficient heat dissipation, while plug-and-play functionality means no external power is needed. Perfect for professionals and creatives needing rapid data access on the go, it supports 80mm NVMe M Key SSDs.
$89.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
273
/ 561
#273 in Hard Drive Enclosures & Mounts
Price vs Category Average
-10%
Below average
Data Transfer Speed
1600
/ Up to MBps
Who it's for
- Extreme Data Transfer Speeds
- Tool-Free Installation
- Effective Thermal Management
Who should skip it
- Strict Port Requirement
- High Price Point
- Significant Operating Heat
Key Specs
Data Transfer Speed
Up to 1600MBps
Host Interface Type
Thunderbolt 3
Material
Aluminum
M.2 Size Compatibility
80mm (2280)
Supported Drive Types
M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x2 SSDs only
Dimensions
4.2 in. (L) x 1.77 in. (H) x 0.68 in. (W)
Weight
4.7 oz.
Model Number
EC-T3NS
Features
- Tool-free design for easy drive installation
- Intel Thunderbolt 3 Certified
- Solid aluminum construction for heat dissipation
- Achieve speeds up to 1600MBps
- Plug and play, no external power needed
- Integrated temperature and health monitoring
- Supports 80mm NVMe M Key SSDs
- Bus-powered for portability
What customers say
Users overwhelmingly praise the Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 enclosure for its exceptional speed and robust build quality. The tool free installation is simple, and the solid aluminum construction feels premium. Performance consistently maximizes the Thunderbolt 3 interface, making it ideal for rapid transfers of large files for creative work. The primary caution involves thermal management. Under sustained heavy load, the enclosure can become very hot, sometimes causing thermal throttling, especially with high wattage drives. While high heat is expected with this level of performance, users note it is better suited for burst transfers than continuous heavy use. Despite the premium cost, the unparalleled speed justifies the investment for those prioritizing performance.
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