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πŸ’» Aluminum External Thunderbolt Enclosure by WAVLINK Review

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Details

Hard Disk InterfaceThunderbolt
BrandWAVLINK
Connectivity TechnologyUSB, Thunderbolt
Hard Disk Form Factor2.5 Inches
Form FactorPortable

Description of πŸ’» Aluminum External Thunderbolt Enclosure by WAVLINK

Thunderbolt 3 NVMe m Key m.2 SSD enclosure, Support PCI-Ex4, Test data(Samsung 970 Evo 250G): Lenovo Thinkpad T470 (x2) read: 1400+ MB/s, write: 1500+ MB/s; Not all Thunderbolt 3 computers are x4 full speed, part of which maybe x2. NOT Compatible with Device Without Thunderbolt 3 Interface, only compatible with NVMe SSD thickness below 2.5mm, socket low profile design for single sided NVME SSD only. Doesn't support M.2 SATA SSDs, M.2 PCIe AHCI SSDs, or any other M.2 non-NVMe devices. Note:The running power of the SSD needs to be below 10W. Enhanced heat dissipation design, heat sink integrated giving the best ventilation for NVMe SSD running at high speed. Ideal for gaming, video editing, photo editing, research, design, content creation, and so much more. Giving Thunderbolt 3 protocol special high-speed transmission Type C Gen3 data cable,wihch Length about 50cm, and Installation tool.

Reviews

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Useless screwdriver

The included screwdriver is cute but useless, so make sure you have a screwdriver that can handle tiny holes! Overall performance with this was generally good, but on my WD BLACK I'm seeing a maximum of 2GB/s while Thunderbolt 3 should deliver 5GB/s. I'm not sure if the limit is the device, the SSD, or my M1 Mac Mini.

Pros
  • included. Upgraded heat dissipation design, built-in heatsink provides the best ventilation for NVMe SSD running at high speeds.
Cons
  • Worries me

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Slower than many HDDs and not very compatible with SSDs.

Tried for the first time with a 2TB Intel NVMe SSD. None of my computers with Thunderbolt 3 ports even saw the drive. One is a DELL Precision 7740 with 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports, the other is a desktop computer with 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports. The Intel SSD has been replaced with a 1 TB Samsung NVMe 960 EVO. Computers could recognize this drive, but transfer rates for large files were around 100 MB/s. I get this kind of performance with hard drives. I don't know what's wrong, but I can't recommend this…

Pros
  • Thunderbolt 3 NVMe m Key, m.2 SSD Enclosure, PCI-Ex4 Support, Test Data (Samsung 970 Evo 250G): Lenovo Thinkpad T470 (x2) Read: 1400+ MB/s, Write: 1500+ MB/s; Not all Thunderbolt 3 computers will run at full x4 speeds, some may be x2.
Cons
  • Doubtful

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Best NVME Case with Heatsink

Easy to install, heatsink and vent cost effective. All NVMEs get very hot; but this actually generates heat, which is likely to extend the life of the hard drive. Very satisfied.

Pros
  • Great for gaming, video editing, photography, research, design, content creation and more
Cons
  • Damaged

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Best NVME Enclosure with Heatsink

Easy to install, with heatsink and air vents, excellent value for money. All NVMEs get very hot; but this actually generates heat, which is likely to extend the life of the hard drive. Very satisfied.

Pros
  • Hard Drive Enclosure
Cons
  • Security

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Useless screwdriver included

The included screwdriver is cute but useless, so make sure you have a screwdriver that can handle small holes! Overall performance with it was generally good, but on my WD BLACK I'm seeing a maximum of 2GB/s while Thunderbolt 3 should hit 5GB/s. I'm not sure if the limit is the device, the SSD, or my M1 Mac Mini.

Pros
  • Electronics
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for the elderly

Revainrating 1 out of 5

External SSD solution M1 MacBook Air

Here it is. This is the solution to the low memory issue on my M1 MacBook Air. I used to use a 1TB NVME SSD in a USB-C enclosure (which you can find for around $35). The transmission speed was too slow for everyday use with video editing etc. This Thunderbolt 3 case is significantly faster, for example transferring a 7GB file in about a second. This kit is of a very high quality and includes a keychain screwdriver, heatsink and well written instructions. I'll be posting a durability report in a

Pros
  • Hard drive accessories
Cons
  • No instructions