StarTech SATA to USB Cable USB 5Gbps to 2 5in SATA I II III Hard Drive Adapter External

This SATA to USB cable is an external drive adapter that gives you quick and easy access to a SATA drive through the USB-A port on a laptop. Upgrade the Drive on Your Laptop This SATA solid-state (SSD) or hard drive (HDD) adapter lets you upgrade to an external 2.5"" SATA SSD or HDD. The cable lets you: add drive space, perform backups, create disk images, implement data recovery, and transfer content between the drive and the laptop. The hard drive converter externally connects directly to your hard drive connector and your computer's USB port. Faster Transfer Speeds with UASP The cable supports USB 3.0 data transfer speeds of 5Gbps. But, you can experience transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0, when connected to a computer that also supports UASP. With UASP you can utilize the full potential of a SATA III SSD or HDD. UASP is supported in Windows 8, Mac OSX (10.8 or above), and Linux. In testing, UASP performs with a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance. At the same peak in testing, UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources. Connect from Anywhere The SATA to USB cable is a portable solution that tucks away nicely in a laptop bag --

Highlights: QUICKLY ACCESS A 2.5" SATA SSD OR HDD: Connect to a 2.5in SATA SSD (solid state drive) or HDD (hard disk drive) to add storage, perform backups, create disk images, recover data, and transfer content to your laptop; Not Compatible with 3.5in drives COMPATIBILITY: This bus-powered adapter is compatible with 2.5in drives; 3.5in drives require a dedicated power connection; For an adapter that supports 3.5in drives, please see our USB312SAT3 FAST TRANSFER SPEEDS: The SATA to USB adapter supports USB 5Gbps data transfer speeds over USB-A, plus you can experience transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB 5Gbps when connected to a computer that also supports UASP CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE: The hard drive USB adapter cable is a portable solution that tucks away nicely in a laptop bag with no external power required SAVE TIME: The hard drive transfer cable lets you conveniently swap between drives with no need to install the drive inside an enclosure, just plug and play into a USB-A host system; No driver-install required; OS-Independent

Key details: Brand: StarTech | Connector Type: Sata/Usb | Cable Type: USB | Compatible Devices: Laptop, Personal Computer | Special Feature: 5Gbps transfers for files, Driverless, Universal Compatibility: Windows, MacOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Hot-swap, Plug and Play, UASP Support | Compatible Phone Models: No Compatible Phone Models | Recommended Uses For Product: Peripheral Connection | Color: Black | Connector Gender: Male-to-Female | Data Transfer Rate: 5 Gigabits Per Second

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Customer feedback: 4.6/5 average rating.

Customers say: Customers find the SATA to USB cable works perfectly with various devices, including SSDs and Raspberry Pi, and appreciate its plug-and-play functionality. The cable offers fast transfer speeds, particularly with USB 3.0, and customers consider it good value for money. They report seamless connections and successful data transfers, especially for laptop hard drive data migration.

Review snippets: The media could not be loaded. Worked great for me. No issues, no complaints. I got this to clone the old HDD drive in an almost 10-year-old laptop to a newer, much faster SSD. Super easy to use; my first / Snug fit in both HDD ports and computer USB ports. Data transfer is fast and reliable. Cloning of my HDD to a SSD went smoothly. Read more

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