Sabrent Introducing the New USB-C Enclosure for M.2 2230 PCIe NVMe SSD (EC-NE30)

[Nomad76]

The Sabrent USB-C Enclosure for M.2 2230 PCIe NVMe SSDs is a simple and easy solution for managing your short-form factor drives. Need to prepare your M.2 2230 SSD for installation into your Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, Surface Pro 9, or other portable device? Pop it into this enclosure and secure the latch, plug it in via USB-C, and off you go. The enclosure supports all major operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and anything built on Linux. The experience is simplified with an integrated cable and plug-and-play operation, as it is bus-powered with no drivers required.

The enclosure specifically supports M.2 2230 PCIe NVMe SSDs, not SATA, so be sure to check your drive beforehand - drives like our Rocket 2230 and Rocket Q4 2230 are a perfect pairing for this enclosure.





M.2 2230 SSD Enclosure: The Sabrent USB-C Enclosure for M.2 2230 PCIe NVMe SSDs is a convenient way to handle your M.2 2230 SSDs. Now it's easy to manage drives in this form factor in preparation for installation into your favorite portable devices.

USB Speed: Connect the enclosure via USB-C at up to 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2x1) to minimize your downtime. It's backward compatible with previous generations of USB. UASP and TRIM are supported for maximum performance and endurance.

Rugged And Portable: The EC-NE30 is constructed out of aluminium and ABS plastic to improve ruggedness and heat dissipation without compromising on portability. The enclosure is easy to pick up and go with its integrated USB-C cable.

Simple And Compatible: Aside from backward compatibility, the enclosure is also bus-powered and plug-and-play with no drivers required. It works on a wide range of operating systems with any M.2 2230 PCIe NVMe SSD, secured by an easy retention clasp.

The Sabrent USB-C Enclosure for M.2 2230 PCIe NVMe SSDs is designed for Windows, macOS, and Linux, but will work with other devices.

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[LabRat 891]

I have no beef w/ Sabrent, but...

That's just insulting. Permanently attached USB-C cable yet, they have the gall to claim 'RUGGED'

 

[TheLostSwede]

I have no beef w/ Sabrent, but...
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That's just insulting. Permanently attached USB-C cable yet, they have the gall to claim 'RUGGED'

 

[bonehead123]

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'nuff said

 

[breakfromyou]

I have no beef w/ Sabrent, but...
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That's just insulting. Permanently attached USB-C cable yet, they have the gall to claim 'RUGGED'

That's so you always have something poking out from it and are less likely to lose it!

Considering how nice their other M.2 enclosures are, if the USB-c cable wasn't attached you'd just end up buying another every time you misplace it....and with that being said:
Hey Sabrent! Listen! Increase sales! No integrated USB-C cable! Less up-front cost and higher sales!!! PROFIT

 

[Chaitanya]

I have no beef w/ Sabrent, but...
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That's just insulting. Permanently attached USB-C cable yet, they have the gall to claim 'RUGGED'

Dockcase, Orico, Sharge and Jeyi offerings are more durable than this "rugged" sabrent enclosure.

 

[FoulOnWhite]

So close then tripped at the last hurdle.

 

[Wirko]

I think a non-removable short cable is actually a good idea with such a small enclosure - but the execution is not at all good. The cable should not stick out of the case at a 90° angle but rather exit in parallel, like in this Lenovo charger:

The case should also have some kind of provision to roll the cable around it and fasten the USB plug in place. I think I've seen that in some laptop chargers (Dell? Lenovo?). If clothes irons can have that...

I don't understand why it is nonexistent, or very rare, in portable computer accessories.

 

[Deleted member 229121]

Interesting.

The one I just picked up for larger drives is built like a tank, IP67, and the cable is removable.
Maybe there will be a more premium one than this, the lower end stuff from them can be well, just that.