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StarTech.com - M.2 SATA SSD Enclosure, USB 3.0 (5Gbps), UASP, Aluminum
Average customer rating
2.9
(20 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 20 reviews
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Customer Reviews for StarTech.com - M.2 SATA SSD Enclosure, USB 3.0 (5Gbps), UASP, Aluminum
Customer Rating
5
Works great with Lenovo M.2 drive
on August 23, 2018
Posted by: BetterCallKaul
No issues whatsoever when using it with my M.2 SSD drive from my Lenovo X1 Yoga. Works better than expected!
Written by a customer while visiting startech.com
Customer Rating
1
Not fit for my Samsung 960 EVO MZ M.2 2280
on July 23, 2018
Posted by: TonyP
I need such like this and so happy to order this but
connector not fit my Samsung 960 EVO MZ M.2 2280
A little small.
connector not fit my Samsung 960 EVO MZ M.2 2280
A little small.
Response from startech.comBy Sam, Customer Support, July 24, 2018
Thank you for your feedback on SM2NGFFMBU33. We're sorry it didn't work with your M.2 SSD!
This enclosure is compatible with SATA-based, B-Key M.2 SSDs, and it appears that the Samsung 960 Evo M.2 SSD is a PCIe-based, M-key M.2 drive. Unfortunately, these are not compatible with one another.
This enclosure is compatible with SATA-based, B-Key M.2 SSDs, and it appears that the Samsung 960 Evo M.2 SSD is a PCIe-based, M-key M.2 drive. Unfortunately, these are not compatible with one another.
Written by a customer while visiting startech.com
Customer Rating
1
Screws don't even fit
on July 21, 2017
Posted by: jackmerde
I bought this a couple days ago, and I tried to connect my WD ssd but they screw wasn't long to hold the ssd down. I can connect the ssd to the port, but that's all I can do. Completely unsatisfied with this product, if you have an m.2 ssd with 2280 standard model then this product will not fit for you.
Response from startech.comBy Brian, Customer Support, August 4, 2017
Hi,
Thanks for your feedback. We are very sorry for the trouble and would like to help.
SATA 2280 m.2 drives can be used it may just require moving the mounting screw and standoff back to the furthest mounting point.
We would be happy to help guide you through the process, please reach out to us by chat, phone or email using our support site: https://www.startech.com/support
If the wrong screw was provided, we sincerely apologize and can replace that for you.
Thank you.
Thanks for your feedback. We are very sorry for the trouble and would like to help.
SATA 2280 m.2 drives can be used it may just require moving the mounting screw and standoff back to the furthest mounting point.
We would be happy to help guide you through the process, please reach out to us by chat, phone or email using our support site: https://www.startech.com/support
If the wrong screw was provided, we sincerely apologize and can replace that for you.
Thank you.
Written by a customer while visiting startech.com
Customer Rating
1
M2 doesn't fit into the port
on July 8, 2017
Posted by: brandonhro
My M2 ssd from the dell xps 13 doesn't even fit into the enclosure port. This is absolutely ridiculous. Very disappointed with the build quality of this product
Response from startech.comBy Nick, Customer Support, July 14, 2017
Hi,
Thanks for sharing your review of our SM2NGFFMBU33. We apologize for the issue you've experienced, and we want to help.
The Dell XPS 13 uses a PCIe-based NVME M.2 drive. The SM2NGFFMBU33 will only fit and work with SATA-based AHCI M.2 drives, which is the reason your drive would not fit into the enclosure. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We hope this has helped. If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us!
Thank you,
Thanks for sharing your review of our SM2NGFFMBU33. We apologize for the issue you've experienced, and we want to help.
The Dell XPS 13 uses a PCIe-based NVME M.2 drive. The SM2NGFFMBU33 will only fit and work with SATA-based AHCI M.2 drives, which is the reason your drive would not fit into the enclosure. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We hope this has helped. If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us!
Thank you,
Written by a customer while visiting startech.com
Customer Rating
4
SSD Drive does not fit in the enclosure
on June 8, 2017
Posted by: IT Dude
I've purchased a couple of these when they came out as our IT dept was rolling out SSD drives in our organization. I have had no issues with those two, therefore the rating. HOWEVER, when I received this one last week, I noticed the SSD drive would not slide in as easy as it would on the others. After closer examination, I see that there are 5 contacts on the left when inserting the SSD drive into the enclosure and it doesn't seem to fit in. If I look at the others I purchased, I see 4 contacts on the left with a space in between them.
The part numbers and all other HW info is the same on this one vs the others. Is this a defect? Should I purchase another to see if it mirrors the ones I already have and work?
The part numbers and all other HW info is the same on this one vs the others. Is this a defect? Should I purchase another to see if it mirrors the ones I already have and work?
Thank you.
Written by a customer while visiting startech.com
Customer Rating
3
Not recognised by Samsung Data Migration Software
on May 22, 2017
Posted by: sam07
I bought this to use the spare M.2 SSD from an upgrade. It works as an external drive via the Microsoft UAS mass storage driver. The drive is listed as ASMT 2115 and can be formated. However, the Samsung SSD EVO 850 256GB cannot be recognised by Samsung Data Migration. There does not seem to be a way around this so a little dissapointing :(
Written by a customer while visiting startech.com
Customer Rating
3
Not compatible with Samsung 960 M.2 EVO
on May 12, 2017
Posted by: CNGM
Disappointed. The Samsung Evo 960 M.2 EVO is just slightly too large to fit the connector.
Response from startech.comBy Barry, Customer Support, May 15, 2017
Hello,
The Samsung Evo 960 M.2 SSD is based on PCIe technology. Unfortunately, the SM2NGFFBU33 enclosure is only compatible with SATA based M.2 drives, in multiple drive heights including 2242, 2260, and 2280.
The Samsung Evo 960 M.2 SSD is based on PCIe technology. Unfortunately, the SM2NGFFBU33 enclosure is only compatible with SATA based M.2 drives, in multiple drive heights including 2242, 2260, and 2280.
Written by a customer while visiting startech.com
Customer Rating
4
Great product - Sturdy and Portable
on January 24, 2017
Posted by: ABThompsons
This product includes the USB 3.0 to M.2 NGFF SSD enclosure, a USB 3.0 cable, the SSD screw kit and Mini screw driver.
The assembly was relatively quick, but a little difficult due to the tiny screw sizes. The enclosure is able accept different drive lengths by moving the drive mounting stand.
The enclosure is aluminum and light weight, perfect for throwing into your laptop bag. Its sturdy construction ensures that the contained drive will not get damaged. It also has ventilation holes on both sides to prevent overheating.
This enclosure is perfect for turning your M.2 SSD into a portable unit.
I received this product in exchange for an unbiased review.
Written by a customer while visiting startech.com