Orico USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" HDD/SSD Enclosure US$4.70 (~A$6.90) Delivered @ Orico Official Store AliExpress

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There's been a lot of 2.5" SATA SSD deals lately so here's some USB enclosures for those SSDs or the HDDs in the laptops that have been replaced. There's a few different models on the webpage with "Color: Micro-B to USB3.0" being the cheapest at US$7.27 ex GST & ex coupon code, so be sure to select those ones.

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  netsurfer on 19/02/2023 - 22:24

  +6

  Do we know the chipset in this? Or, it is a lottery?

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    Clear on 19/02/2023 - 22:26

    +5

    Notice: just ASM225CM or JMS578 chip can support TRIM , NS1068 or JMS567 not support
    UASP can't use for Linux system
    And because our case chipest is sent out randomly , so support protocols not sure.

    As Billy used to say on the footy show… SPIN THE WHEEL

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      netsurfer on 19/02/2023 - 22:38

      Another FOMO purchase. I doubt it will be ASM225CM or JMS578. Hope I am wrong. Will find out when it arrives.

      Had to google Billy on the Footy Show, I don't watch it so I am not sure whether it is the Melbourne one or the Sydney one.

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    digitale on 19/02/2023 - 23:34

    +7

    YMMV, I bought the previous two deals that were even cheaper and they both use JSM578.
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/741854
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/734334

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      netsurfer on 19/02/2023 - 23:38

      +1

      Thanks, good to know. Though honestly, this is just a toy. I have USB 3.2 gen 2 chipset based SATA enclosures. I use them for proper SATA SSDs. They are technically overkill since SATA SSDs cannot reach 1000MB/s.

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        digitale on 19/02/2023 - 23:40

        +1

        Actually the previous deal clearly stated on the page "Support UASP protocols and TRIM function". So maybe wait for those to go on sale again.

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          netsurfer on 20/02/2023 - 00:46

          @digitale: What's the highest sequential read/write speed you can get with your enclosure? Around 440MB/s?

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            digitale on 20/02/2023 - 07:48

            +1

            @netsurfer: I get around 420MB/s with a Crucial MX500 1TB SSD SATA.

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        AwesomeAndrew on 21/02/2023 - 10:01

        They are not overkill, as my SSD only reaches 350MB/s in a 5gbps usb enclosure. It reaches 520MB/s when directly plugged into PCIE SATA card.

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  Julius on 19/02/2023 - 22:45

  +1

  Just wished the NVME enclosures were this cheap.

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    netsurfer on 19/02/2023 - 22:58

    You should be able to find them for ~$11-$12 from time to time on AliE (maybe even cheaper). Also, there tends to be less chipset guessing. A lot of them tell you which chipset you get.

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      User102430 on 20/02/2023 - 09:07

      Any specific NVME enclosure models that you'd recommend?

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    Jay-Ros on 19/02/2023 - 23:29

    Try finding a 3.5"…

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  plmko on 20/02/2023 - 00:36

  The plastic and construction feels very cheap with this. Better to buy something else unless you can only afford this or don't care.

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  Jugganautx on 20/02/2023 - 05:12

  The last time I bought one of these it never came

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  fans on 20/02/2023 - 08:25

  I bought couple of these a while ago. Arrived quickly, Working like a treat

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  lomie on 20/02/2023 - 10:08

  What are the pros and cons of using a direct cable connection (USB-C to SATA) without such a case?

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    AwesomeAndrew on 21/02/2023 - 10:06

    +1

    Using a case is better, as in case you break the case it is likely only the USB port that breaks, compared to a direct cable which has a chance of breaking the SATA connector (and resulting in permanent data loss). A case also provides some drop protection. Using a direct cable might be cheaper.