Review on Icy Dock Tool-Less Drive Adapter Converter Bracket Mounting Frame Tray for 2.5 Inch HDD/SSD with SATA III Interface - EZConvert MB882SP-1S-1B by Paul Barnes

Name: Multiple reviews for USB-C Hard Drive Extension product Summary: I have purchased two different hard disk drive (HDD) enclosures, both with 2.5 inch solid State drives (SSDs) and 3.5 inch hard drives so I can swap between drives. The main use was to transfer data between computers and backup as a secondary purpose. Details: Primary desktop computer - Dell XPS 8920. System drive - 250GB SSD. Two more hard drives for data, 1.0 TB and 6.0 TB. External USB ports: USB-C 3.1 (rear), USB-A 3.1 (rear), USB-A 3.0 (front). The fastest transfer speeds are achieved via a USB-C 3.1 connection, and the front-panel USB-A 3.0 ports are not far behind. SSD over USB-C was faster than HDD over internal SATA bus (expected). Test method: I use the test program ATTO Disk Benchmark (freeware). I tried several different ones and settled on this one because the resulting image was relatively easy to compare to other results. I created a 50GB partition on the SSD and used that for all testing and configuration. When evaluating the results, I mainly paid attention to the transfer rate of files from 1 MB. Observations: 1) The transfer rate between different adapters varied slightly. Both Orico and Nekteck were the fastest at 505 MB/s writing and 540 MB/s reading. VCZHS Tech Sata to USB took 3rd place with 420 MB/s writing and 440 MB/s reading. . The difference is stunning, you lose 90% speed. After setting the orientation for the USB-A connector, I checked and then marked (with a solid marker) the faster orientation. 3) Heat absorption with plastic cases can be a problem even in an air-conditioned office. One of the reasons I bought the ICY DOCK adapter was to fit a 2.5" SSD or HDD in it and it works effectively as a heatsink. Both the Nekteck holders and the Orico CLEAR PLASTIC had very small (or no) vents so airflow would be minimal. For the Nekteck I removed the top cover to allow some heat to escape.4) With the exception of the XAOSUN USB One adapter, all other adapters and cables worked perfectly and did not slow down the transfer rate. Conclusion: Take the time when purchasing these products to ensure (with a free program) that the transfer speeds are working correctly. Tested items (by category): Hard drives: 1) Samsung SSD 860 EVO 250 GB 2.5 inch SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (MZ-76E250B/AM) https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07864WMK8Pros: Fast and Reliable / Cons: No Case(s): 2A) Nekteck Clear Plastic SATA to USB-C Enclosure Hard Drive / SSD Adapter Enclosure with USB Type-C to C Gen 2 Cable Tool-less Hard drive enclosure https://smile.amazon . com/gp/product /B07169C4BG/Pro: High transmission speed; USB-C Connectivity/Cons: Heat dissipation, ventless case (used without top cover installed); The drive is a bit difficult to eject (must be lifted and detached from the SATA connector at the same time. 2B) ORICO Hard Drive Docking Station USB3.1 Gen2 10Gbps to SATA 2.5/3.5" SSD Hard Drives- Docking Station Notebook External Hard Drive Enclosure Support 12TB https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SY7ZMNX/Pros: High speed data transfer; USB-C connection; light blue LED indicates activity/cons: Tiny vents on bottom, no vents on top (heat rises), problem could be drive heater. 2.5" SATA drive converter cable External hard drive cable SATA USB-C adapter https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B077P6ZT4P/ Pros: Decent speed (but not the fastest of the three tested ) / Cons : The USB-C connector needs to be properly oriented when plugged into a USB-A adapter (e.g. XAOSUN). 3B) ICY DOCK 2.5" to 3.5" SSD/HDD Mount Adapter compatible with Adaptadrive Mac SAS/SATA HDD Tray Kit (MB482SP-3B) )https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/ B00OBYP2UY/Pros: Good fit and finish (edges are not sharp); Passing through a SATA port does not slow down transfer speeds. Cons: Price is a bit high for media/drive adapters. 3C) USB C to USB 3.0 Adapter [2pcs] - XAOSUN 3.1 USB C Female to USB Male Adapter - Support 10Gbps one-way data sync and fast charge https://smile.amazon. com/gp/product/B083XW2XBH/ Pros: Good fit and finish / Cons: USB-C port needs to be oriented correctly when plugged into USB-A adapter (Q&A on that). 3D) 90 Degree USB C Type C Male to Female Adapter AFUNTA Right and Left Top and Bottom 90 Degree USB-C USB 3.1 Type C Male to Female Extension https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B078YRKTKM/Pros : Good fit and finish; works both ways; does not slow down the transfer speed / Cons: none. Cables: 4) DockCase - USB C to USB C (0.72ft), 3.1 Gen 2 cable https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V9PXXKD/Pros : Good fit and finish; full transfer rate/cons: 0.72ft too short for SSD/HDD use, probably good for phone charging.