I would like to thank ADATA for supplying the sample.


The ADATA EC700G RGB NVMe Enclosure offers dual compatibility, so you may use it with either a SATA or NVMe M.2 drive. Along with its 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C interface, it checks off all the same boxes as most other enclosures out there. However, ADATA also includes accessories to keep your drive a little cooler and has managed to embed RGB lighting into the metal enclosure.

Packaging and A Closer Look

The unit ships in a full-color box with an image of the enclosure in action on front. The rear of the package goes into detail about what to expect from the unit in multiple languages. A plastic hook allows retail stores to hang these up on their shelves easily as well.


You will receive two sets of cables to connect to the host system, one with a USB-C and one with a USB-A end. On top of that, ADATA includes a metal heatspreader and thermal pad so that the drive does not end up overheating within the EC700G. A simple manual goes through the process of assembling your external drive for use.


The ADATA EC700G RGB Enclosure is mostly made out of solid metal and feels quite hefty because of it. The top sports the ADATA logo, while the backside has a textured element for grip to slide the cover off easily. This is also where you will find all the various certification and safety labels printed onto the enclosure. It is nice to see ADATA opt for this route instead of unsightly stickers.


The USB-C connection is centered on one end of the enclosure, with a tiny blue LED next to it to denote power and data activity once the unit is in use. The other end is completely solid but holds part of the semi-transparent strip through which you will see the LEDs. If you look closely, you will notice that the enclosure is engineered out of a single piece, with the cover the only other separate part.


The flat side of the ADATA EC700G comes with a small push pin that is part of the sliding cover. It keeps it in place securely and needs to be pushed down before you are able to slide the enclosure open. On the opposite side is the continuation of the illumination strip across the entire length of the unit.


Clocking in at 88 grams without the heatspreader, the ADATA EC700G RGB Enclosure is quite heavy in the best possible way.


To access the interior, you will not need any screwdrivers or other tools. Simply press down on the side button and slide the bottom cover off the case. Inside, you will find a white PCB, which is a nice little surprise as well. As you can see, the latching mechanism for the cover is spring-loaded, so you won't have to worry about it loosing its locking power over time. Nine outward-facing RGB LEDs have been placed in an L-shape around the edge of the PCB.


A small thumb screw has been pre-installed, which you need to remove before installing the drive of your choice. There is no reason to disassemble the unit any further for normal use, but we pulled the PCB out of the case, which proved to be a bit trickier than expected as ADATA utilizes double-sided tape to hold it in place. With the exception of the RGB LEDs, all the electrical components are on the underside of the PCB. Its device-specific label shows that ADATA designed the PCB themselves vs. taking an off-the-shelf OEM component. To achieve the compatibility with both SATA and NVMe M.2 drives and its 10 Gbps connectivity to the host system, ADATA employed a Realtek RTL9210B controller, which is actually pretty common among enclosures of this type.