DOCKCASE Visual Smart M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure,Support 10s PLP Prevents Write Data Loss,USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps),fits NVMe PCIe Size 2230/2242/2260/2280,Support M-Key B+M Key UASP

I had a problem: how can I get my 4TB SSD on my main system backed up, fast? My good old, 3TB Apricorn USB3 external HDD was taking all day to do so, and I wanted to go faster. I had a spare Samsung 980PRO 2TB SSD available and wanted to leverage it. Enter the Dockcase SSD Enclosure. The enclosure is an ultra-compact, gorgeous piece of glass and aluminum that has generous fins and even a variable-speed fan for cooling. It has a smart display that gives you all the drive stats you need, and its position can be easily rotated for easily visibility in any position via the built-in case keys. It comes with a quality, certified power/data USB-C to USB-C cable rated to 10Gbps, and sports a built-in power loss protection, capacitive backup power supply to help the drive keep going during brief power sags. Drive installation was a snap, and the kit even comes with the proper Philips driver and extra screws. My 980PRO worked flawlessly, and using Hasleo Backup Suite I was able to back up my entire system in about an hour and a half. All the while as I monitored the process, the drive stayed cool and stable, along with the power supply and efficiency. It was like the first time I used a USB3 thumb drive to copy a number of large files, it was impressive, all those years ago. The verdict: 5 Stars, easily and hands down. The compatibility this enclosure has, coupled with its high-speed connectivity as well as overall build quality it represents a great value for the money. I can't recommend this enclosure enough, especially if you have a good, high-capacity SSD sitting around you'd like to leverage for a similar purpose. If your use case scenario is like mine give it a try, it won't disappoint you. Since the rated capacity of the SSDs compatible with the enclosure is 4TB, I am looking forward to replacing the 980PRO with my 4TB 990PRO in the future, which extends the value proposition even further. All of this for under $40 with free Amazon Prime shipping the next day makes this an easy choice for those who desire similar capabilities. Thank you very much for reading, I hope my review helped you make an informed purchase decision. Thanks also to Dockcase for providing us all with an excellent, high-quality and high-speed solution we need and appreciate; take care and God bless all.

Pros: Solid chamfered-edge aluminum construction Integrated display shows SSD S.M.A.R.T info on demand 5 seconds of power loss protection Supports NVMe and SATA M.2 SSDs USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C with 10 Gbps RTL9210B controller Included preinstalled thermal pad Cons: Limited to a maximum size of 2TB SSDs Requires a screwdriver; not a tool-less design The Dockcase M.2 NVMe enclosure feels premium with its robust aluminum construction, complemented by chamfered edges that provide a good feel in the hand. You can confidently stow this enclosure in your backpack, knowing it will protect your SSD. It supports NVMe and SATA M.2 drives in sizes 2230/2242/2260/2280. This enclosure's standout features include the implementation of power loss protection using a capacitor and the integrated display, which provides information about the SSD's health. The enclosure's firmware can directly access your SSD's S.M.A.R.T info. Double-pressing the side button rotates the display by 90 degrees, while holding the side button brings up three additional menus: SSD Info, About Me, and Monitor. During testing, I used the Teamgroup MP34 2TB drive and connected the enclosure to a computer with a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port. I achieved impressive sequential read speeds of 956 MBps and sequential write speeds of 851 MBps, as measured by CrystalDiskMark. These speeds are more than sufficient for running an operating system or for using the enclosure as an external game drive. While the enclosure can become warm during operation, it effectively dissipates heat away from the SSD. In my tests with the Teamgroup MP34, temperatures peaked at 52 degrees Celsius. The drive never overheated and remained well below its maximum operating temperature of 70 degrees Celsius. It's worth noting that the speeds and temperatures of the installed drive may vary based on the specific port and drive being used. Overall, the unique power loss protection and integrated display make this NVMe enclosure stand out among other products in its category. The power loss protection offers peace of mind, preventing file corruption in case of sudden power loss or when forgetting to dismount the device. Additionally, The integrated display has great resolution and clarity. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a premium M.2 NVMe enclosure.

I received this product today and was immediately impressed by the build quality. It has nice rounded corners on the sides and I like the matte aluminum alloy with the lettering done very well. The top is smooth tempered glass, which unfortunately does attract fingerprints, but hides the LCD screen when not in use. The bottom is again an aluminum alloy which serves as a heatsink, with a smaller plate on the inside to ensure connection to the drive. The box includes an additional screw in case you lose one of the screws (one for the drive and one for the case), two washers to help ensure the drive is seated against the heatsink, and a small Phillips screwdriver. The cable sits firmly on the USB-C port, and includes both USB-C and USB-A 3.1 (via attached adapter) for increased compatibility. I wish the cord was longer, though. It's only about a foot long. The case does its job very well, and although it's rare (for me, at least) to experience a power outage while the drive is in use, and to not have a UPS or battery on the system the drive is connected to, I suppose it's nice to have an extra method of ensuring my data is safe in the event a USB port loses power or someone disconnects the drive during read/write. Overall, it's a nice case that I like for its build quality and functionality, and the extras are nice to have.

Pros: - Visual heath display with a surprising amount of data available - Has a port for external power (see Comments below) - Doesn't require one-use thermal pads, making swapping NVMe sticks easy and painless - Appears to dissipate heat well - The host has access to limited SMART data - Tech support is responsive and quite helpful Cons: - Requires UASP disabled under Linux, halving throughput - Most SMART data is unavailable, though still better than some competing brands - No support for FSTRIM (as clearly stated) Thoughts: 1) This has a port to apply external power, and you probably need to use it. This is not a fault of the device, but simply because the power demands of an NVMe stick can go as high as 20w (2A @ 5v), and even my desktop system had problems pushing that much power out the USB-C port. The competing brands don't have this, in which case you'd need to insert a higher end USB powered hub between those units and your system. So 2) I had lots of trouble with this unit until tech support advised me that under Linux I probably needed to turn off UASP support for this device. They call it a known Linux bug, but the Linux developers may view it differently. In any case, extra steps are required to configure your LInux system for this device, and I'm told it will cut the transmission speed in half as a result. Summary: If you need an NVMe enclosure, this is the best I've found. Functional, workable, but not the easy ride we've been use to with SSD disk enclosures that just plugged in and worked the same as if they were plugged into the mainboard directly.

The screen of the product supports various information displays, such as temperature and SSD health status as well as partitions, which allows me to detect the hard drive more intuitively. However, the most interesting feature is that the product comes with a system that supports custom functions. Another product feature is the built-in capacitor, which can provide a 5-second power failure protection time for emergency data backup in case of power failure, which will avoid data loss and hard drive damage. 5 seconds doesn't seem like a long time, but it usually helps avoid most problems. If longer protection is required, DOCKCASE sells the same product that supports 10s power failure protection. The writing speed is really good, and it can keep up with the fastest hard drives on the market, as long as your device has a USB-C port (the power should preferably support more than 15W). It also supports devices with USB-A ports, but it is best to use low-power hard drives, because the maximum power supply capacity of the USB-A port is 7.5W, and high-power hard drives are best connected to USB-C ports. The perfect thermal insulation design can keep the product working at a low temperature. It's one of the best enclosures I've tried recently, and the quality and technology are excellent.

I rarely call things perfect, but for what it is, it's well-executed. The description is accurate, thankfully. As far as USB SSD enclosures go, this does that job. I fit mine with a 500GB NVMe I had available (the case uses a screw to secure it, as well as a screw to hold the m.2 in place, and it comes with a tiny screwdriver. The device also comes with a short USB cable that is rated as 10Gbps. The display is the real differentiating property here: it shows the current powersafe status (it has a capacitor that charges up that provides the 5s write-safe protection), then it shows information about the drive installed-- it shows the size, the interface + generation and underneath that the exact make-and-model of the SSD (very handy if you have a workbench with a lot of them floating around), then it shows the estimated lifespan of the SSD remaining, as well as the hours powered on, and finally, the current read and write speed, and finally, the USB speed-- what standard and speed. I originally tried this with another generic USB-C cable and was disappointed by the poor performance, but when I used the included cable, which (as I said) shows that it is rated for 10Gbps, the connection then maxed out to expected speeds. I'm sure this would work at a longer distance with a higher-quality cable.

I bought this because I ended up with a spare 1TB NVME and my laptop storage (system drive at 1TB and data drive of 2TB) was getting filled up. I figured I would throw some of my Steam games on the dockcase NVME and could run them from either my laptop or my desktop. Works just fine for this. I haven't tried any really extensive open-world type games, but it has worked well for the games I have put on it and haven't noticed any issues as far as load times and such. It's not going to be as fast as an NVME plugged directly into your motherboard obviously, but I am happy enough with the speeds I am getting. Display is nice and even under heavy load when I was downloading a large amount of data the temps stayed reasonable. May be excessive for what I am using it for, but filled a need and overall I was happy with the purchase.

The biggest issue with this product is the 10GB/s advertising. When you realize that it's connecting your SSD through a SCSI interface then to USB, you understand that it won't do 1/10th of that speed. However, this can still be a useful tool for provisioning a drive or for mounting an .iso disk image. Or you can just use it like an external storage drive if you have a spare SSD laying around. It does have an info screen that shows the health of the drive and other statistics about how many GB have been read/written and how many times it was improperly shut down. It also has a capacitor that stores a few seconds worth of charge to run the drive in case it is improperly disconnected or loses power. Other than that, there are better ways of accomplishing all of these features. Despite advertising firmware updates through their website, if you go there, you'll be directed to email them. Now, I can think of no legitimate reason for the firmware to not be listed on their site, easily located and ready for download. I suspect they do it this way because the firmware isn't being updated at all. My unit was manufactured two years ago, according to that same info screen I mentioned earlier, and they had no firmware update for it. So, if you want to buy this, consider it a toy with a very narrow use case.

Nice product and it works good so far...

Great device doesn’t disconnect like others. Stays cool and gives great info to readout on your ssd. As well having the external powered option is handy for devices that don’t give out enough power in their USB c ports

Produto sensacional! Atendeu as expectativas!!!

The Drive died after a couple of days of use. The seller was very responsive and solved my problem quickly .

Compact high quality enclosure. Screen shows all the information you would need about your M.2 SSD. It gets very warm when constantly reading/writing but that is normal. Mine only got up to 45C. I'm using it with a 1TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus. Speeds are very good with USB 3.1 Gen2 ports on my PC. I wish it came with a silicone protective case like on the manufacturers website.