Sata to usb

[Kazooo]

What kind of sata 2.5  to usb cable is best? Good power, reliability, etc.
Is the case kind better cause more protected/potentially better connection?
Is the cord kind better cause better ventilation?
Also what brands are legit?
My setup is on a bed so case would protect allot.
Thanks!

[SpookyCitrus]

Sounds to me like you're looking for an external enclosure, not just a cable. Here are links to both types, and ones I've used quite a bit with no problems.

 

I've used this sata to usb adapter for years, mainly for data migrations and clones. 

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-SATA-USB-Cable-USB3S2SAT3CB/dp/B00HJZJI84/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2N2F0OZHJA7N5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5LrrF9kfk6mh_s9vDsOR1AmSEeeL2olGrUS63RGAc-ytM-_zWZ193KLnYiNwbjKiuOMaE0xXKG0grEiilGD_BI_dCkfSAjgPc7elXUBs9H-e9robiSqf2xM6N01--WrXYywHxkvfFVi-j7Lmvmjp8UG-9JplVdSY8iYE1uzWjr5rFn-u6ULirwKQ_lTyS0z1tXMVdcWSkA37Xd6smbxuaqu96yx2429RKSPjbohcpvq5E6xy2vGyob-OHw2NVMh8ugSOEnT7xWWEEnMYJVxFFxDqZ2XCCtlenAWeFcM78q4.DeRo1PTEf_Hm7cufAQymhRBaF3nOgy-HKoXsbn9bCsw&dib_tag=se&keywords=startech%2Bsata%2Bto%2Busb&qid=1710343300&s=electronics&sprefix=startech%2Bsata%2Bto%2Busb%2Celectronics%2C116&sr=1-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

 

If you are looking for an enclosure, I haven't had any issues with these.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B936SLST/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

[Poinkachu]

1 hour ago, Kazooo said:

What kind of sata 2.5  to usb cable is best? Good power, reliability, etc.
Is the case kind better cause more protected/potentially better connection?

Connection wise, kinda. But if you dont' move around the drive the non case version is fine as well

Protection wise, well an enclosure is surely more protective than just cable, especially if the enclosure is a rugged type.

 

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Is the cord kind better cause better ventilation?

I don't think I've seen my enclosured 2.5" SSD ever hot enough that I'm thinking of better ventilation tbh.

If they do one day, I can just easily open one side of the enclosure since it's just a slide-in top, no screws and such.

 

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Also what brands are legit?

Eh well, there's Orico, Ugreen, and some others.

I have an Orico and an obscure chinese brand one, they perform nearly the same.

 

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My setup is on a bed so case would protect allot.

Then get a case version

[Kazooo]

15 minutes ago, Poinkachu said:

Connection wise, kinda. But if you dont' move around the drive the non case version is fine as well

Protection wise, well an enclosure is surely more protective than just cable, especially if the enclosure is a rugged type.

 

I don't think I've seen my enclosured 2.5" SSD ever hot enough that I'm thinking of better ventilation tbh.

If they do one day, I can just easily open one side of the enclosure since it's just a slide-in top, no screws and such.

 

Eh well, there's Orico, Ugreen, and some others.

I have an Orico and an obscure chinese brand one, they perform nearly the same.

 

Then get a case version

@Poinkachu Do hdds get hotter then ssds? the drives Id be putting in it are mostly hdds, (2 hdds + 1 hybrid)
Thanks!

@SpookyCitrus Thanks! Seems both of you recommended Orico. The pink looks nice!

[SpookyCitrus]

4 minutes ago, Kazooo said:

@Poinkachu Do hdds get hotter then ssds? the drives Id be putting in it are mostly hdds, (2 hdds + 1 hybrid)
Thanks!

@SpookyCitrus Thanks! Seems both of you recommended Orico. The pink looks nice!

Yes, HDDs will get hotter than SSDs. However, they won't get hot enough to cause an issue with the adapter or the enclosure. The enclosures are designed for 2.5" HDD specifically, but work with any sata drive that will fit in it.

[Poinkachu]

18 minutes ago, Kazooo said:

@Poinkachu Do hdds get hotter then ssds? the drives Id be putting in it are mostly hdds, (2 hdds + 1 hybrid)
Thanks!

@SpookyCitrus Thanks! Seems both of you recommended Orico. The pink looks nice!

I second what @SpookyCitrus said above.

 

I have no idea where you'll put it, how often you use it and such.

If you want to make sure its really secured in place (Since HDD vibrate and all), just use either a VHB tape, duct tape, or masking tape.

 

If there's 3 drives or above, and you don't really care about portability, Orico also made some Drive Docks.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=orico+dock&crid=1T5X58IXKVJYB&sprefix=orico+dock%2Caps%2C330&ref=nb_sb_noss_1