Sabrent USB 3.2 Type-C Tool-Free Enclosure for M.2 PCIe NVMe and SATA SSDs (EC-SNVE)

I bought this enclosure for $26.99 here, on Amazon. Amazon initially lost the enclosure in the mail, but after contacting Amazon, they sent out a replacement with free overnight shipping, no questions asked. A+ for Amazon Customer Support. Now, onto the actual enclosure: This thing is fantastic! The tool-less opening makes perfect sense, and the rubber garment to hold down your M.2 drive is genius. You won't find any screws here, which means that you can easily and quickly swap M.2s in and out of the enclosure should you need to. Performance is as advertised: Pairing the enclosure with a 2TB HP EX950 (Which is more SSD than this enclosure needs, but I got it for $200 on r/hardwareswap. I would recommend a WD Blue SN550 if you're looking at buying a new dedicated drive to put in the enclosure specifically.), I consistently hit the advertised speeds of the enclosure. Perhaps the best feature of this device, however, is that it is effectively driverless. Plug and play worked seamlessly on each operating system I have tested (Windows and Linux). Furthermore, the computer has direct access to the drive! The enclosure doesn't impose any sort of middle-man to hide the hardware, which means that you can use this enclosure to read SMART data from drives utilizing a program like CrystalDiskInfo. The ability to read SMART data from the enclosure is incredible! As someone who is constantly buying and selling hardware, this feature alone makes the purchase worth it. The only "downside" to this enclosure is not one explicitly of the enclosure, but rather one which stems from the nature of running a PCIe device in a closed metal box: this will be dependent on the drive you choose to put in the enclosure, but generally speaking, it will get HOT. However, this is a good thing as it means that the enclosure is effective in pulling the heat from the drive. It does mean, though, that you will have to be careful. One could feasibly burn themselves depending on how they handle the enclosure when it is under load. So, all that being said: When I set out to buy an NVME M.2 enclosure, I was looking at this and the Anker equivalent. I ultimately went with this once, given Sabrent's generally positive reputation in the PC building community as a storage manufacturer and the heatsink design of this enclosure, and I am glad that I did. I don't think I would be comfortable running the drive much hotter than it is now. If you are planning on running a drive that's cooler than a 2TB HP EX950 (like maybe an SN550 or an SK Hynix P31), then perhaps another enclosure would work. Still, I recommend this one. The design is logical, and the heatsink is exceptionally effective, the enclosure is very compact, and 1000 mb/s is well worth it if you frequently move files between devices. I highly recommended this M.2 enclosure.

This Sabrent enclosure delivers outstanding performance and flexibility for the price. I’m using it with a 4TB NVMe SSD, and in CrystalDiskMark tests, it achieved sequential read/write speeds around 1,040 MB/s read and 1,017 MB/s write over USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), which is exactly what I’d expect from a high-quality enclosure. The tool-free design is excellent. The installation took under a minute with no screws or extra tools. It's compatible with both PCIe NVMe and SATA M.2 drives, which adds a lot of future-proof value. One thing to note: it gets hot, especially during large file transfers or extended use. While heat is typical for NVMe drives in compact enclosures, it’s something to be aware of if you plan on using it for heavy workloads or long backups. I let it sit on a cool surface when transferring large files just to be safe. For sounds, with no moving parts, it is silent. There is no electrical noise or hum made. Overall, this is a great-performing, well-built, and easy-to-use enclosure at a very reasonable cost. Ideal for repurposing old SSDs, creating fast external drives, or cloning new systems. Highly recommended.

First and foremost, it works as advertised! Just plug an M2 SSD in, close the door, connect to computer, use windows Disk Management tool, configure the SSD, DONE. Afterwards, it shows as an external drive. It's got an external aluminum body which makes it sturdy and works as a heat sink. As such, it gets warm to the touch which is to be expected. It's about 4-5/8" (11.7 cm) long and 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) width and 1/2" (1.2 cm) thick, so it's very small and portable, and so MUCH more convenient than a common USB memory stick. It comes with a small USB-C to USB-C cable. Tested on my HP laptop with USB 3, I get 523 MB/s sequential read speed 192 MB/s write. This of course depends on so many things that it's only useful to show that it works fast. Your conditions can be much better or much worse. Be sure to use a USB 3 port for maximum speed.

My Alienware laptop had a pretty small SSD hard drive. Realizing that it had two slots available, I bought a Crucial P310 2TB SSD to install for more storage. Well, the joke was on me, because Dell split the 512 GB drive supposedly installed in the system into two 256 GB drives. Probably to save money. That meant I had no expansion slot. Enter the Sabrent USB 3.2 Type-C Tool-Free Enclosure for M.2 PCIe NVMe to the rescue. With it, I was able to connect the new SSD and use the EaseUS Disk Copy Pro utility to perform a sector-by-sector copy of the boot partition to the new SSD. The whole process, from unboxing to snapping the new drive into the laptop, took maybe 25 minutes. The laptop booted perfect on the new drive, and you'd never know anything was changed. The best part of all is that I still have a second SSD slot if I need even more storage someday. I almost didn't go with this model, as I had just the previous day requested to return a SABRENT Enclosure 3.5” Internal SATA Hard Drives (EC-KSL3), as it had been freezing up on me. But this Sabrent Enclosure for M.2 PCIe NVMe and SATA SSDs (EC-SNVE) worked like a charm. Super easy to use, no problems at all, fast, cool, quiet. I would most definitely buy it again.

Works like a charm for everything i need! Popped a 2TB WD Nvme and although my computers dont have USB4 ports, Im still getting literally 4x the speeds i was getting with my old Passport eHDD. It was even plug n play with my iPhone 16 Pro Max so I can record apple prores/log video! Phone automatically detects the SSD and allows you to record RAW video straight to the drive and transfers 2GB/sec which is insane to me. I cant imagine i'll need anything faster for quite some time. The fan is not silent of course, but overall for what it is, its compact, portable and FAST

Easy to use, works as advertised. I used it w a 2280 m.2, so don’t know how well it would take a smaller one. It works well, and keeps the ssd from over heating. I used it to clone a system disk. Didn’t measure speed, but it wasn’t slow. I would buy it again.

I needed an enclosure that could handle the blistering speeds of my new Samsung 990 EVO SSD while keeping my workflow portable. The key requirement was simple: it had to be reliable for demanding tasks like video editing and music production. Installation: Truly Tool-Free and Instant The SABRENT USB 3.2 Type-C Tool-Free Enclosure (EC-SNVE) lived up to its name perfectly. The installation was truly a matter of seconds. Zero Hassle: No tiny screws, no specialized tools, and no fiddling required. I simply opened the housing, inserted the M.2 NVMe drive, and slid the cover back on. The entire process took less than a minute. Secure Fit: Despite the tool-free design, the drive sits securely inside, giving me confidence that my valuable assets are protected. Performance: The Ultimate Bridge This enclosure acts as a perfect bridge, ensuring that the incredible speed of the Samsung 990 EVO is fully utilized by the USB 3.2 Type-C connection. High-Demand Use: I use this enclosure to house the drive that stores all my APFS-formatted video project files and assets. It maintains a consistent, high-speed connection that is essential for real-time editing on my Macs. There is zero throttling, and the speed is equivalent to an internal drive. Compatibility: The fact that it supports both PCIe NVMe and SATA SSDs makes it a versatile choice for anyone looking to repurpose old drives or install the latest high-performance models. The Final Verdict When choosing an enclosure for a premium drive, you want convenience without sacrificing performance or safety. The Sabrent EC-SNVE delivers on all counts. If you need a simple, durable, and lightning-fast home for your M.2 SSD, this enclosure is the definitive choice. No complaints whatsoever.

This enclosure is perfect. I put a 2TB SSD in it and I use it to store Steam games and photos/videos/documents/etc. I've used it everyday for 4 months and have had no issues. Very easy to use, takes up very little space, makes no noise, data transfer is very fast. It gets warm, but doesn't get too hot. If you need an SSD enclosure, this is the one you should buy. It's perfect.