Using an external hard drive is a great way to back up what’s most important to you while retaining full access to your data.

we’ve put together a collection of the best Hard Drive Enclosures that are currently available on the market. To help you find the perfect Hard Drive Enclosure among a wide variety of options, we constantly update our collection with new and trending models.

10 Best Hard Drive Enclosures

Based on dozens of customer reviews and ratings, the followings are the top 10 best-selling Hard Drive Enclosures:

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1 SABRENT 2.5-Inch SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Hard Drive Enclosure [Optimized for SSD, Support UASP SATA III] Black (EC-UASP) SABRENT 2.5-Inch SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Hard Drive Enclosure [Optimized for SSD, Support… $11.99 View Product
2 Sabrent USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Lay-Flat Docking Station for 2.5 or 3.5in HDD, SSD [Support UASP] (EC-DFLT) Sabrent USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Lay-Flat Docking Station for 2.5 or 3.5in HDD, SSD… $24.99 View Product
3 UGREEN External Hard Drive Enclosure for 3.5 2.5 Inch SATA SSD HDD USB 3.0 to SATA III Hard Drive Case with UASP 12V Power Adapter Compatible with WD Seagate Toshiba Samsung Hitachi PS4 Xbox UGREEN External Hard Drive Enclosure for 3.5 2.5 Inch SATA SSD HDD USB 3.0 to SATA III Hard Drive… $24.99 View Product
4 4 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure, Yottamaster Aluminum Alloy 4 Bay 2.5/3.5 Inch USB3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure SATA3.0,Mac Style Designed for Personal Storage at Home&Office- [PS400U3] 4 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure, Yottamaster Aluminum Alloy 4 Bay 2.5/3.5 Inch USB3.0 External Hard Drive… $129.99 View Product
5 Reletech 2.5' External Hard Drive Enclosure, SATA to USB 3.1 Tool-Free Clear for 2.5 Inch SSD & HDD 9.5mm 7mm External Hard Drive Case Supports UASP SATA Reletech 2.5″ External Hard Drive Enclosure, SATA to USB 3.1 Tool-Free Clear for 2.5 Inch SSD & HDD… $8.99 View Product
6 Syba 8 Bay Tool Less Tray Hot Swappabe 2.5' 3.5' SATA Non Raid External USB 3.0 Enclosure SY-ENC50119 Syba 8 Bay Tool Less Tray Hot Swappabe 2.5″ 3.5″ SATA Non Raid External USB 3.0 Enclosure… $237.03 View Product
7 Mediasonic ProBox HF2-SU3S2 4 Bay 3.5” SATA HDD Enclosure – USB 3.0 & eSATA Support SATA 3 6.0Gbps HDD transfer speed Mediasonic ProBox HF2-SU3S2 4 Bay 3.5” SATA HDD Enclosure – USB 3.0 & eSATA Support SATA 3… $139.99 View Product
8 ORICO 2.5 inch Hard Drive Enclosure SATA USB3.0 for 7-9.5mm SSD/HDD Up to 4TB External Hard Drive Enclosures Support UASP 2520U3 ORICO 2.5 inch Hard Drive Enclosure SATA USB3.0 for 7-9.5mm SSD/HDD Up to 4TB External Hard Drive… $7.99 View Product
9 TERRAMASTER D4-300 USB 3.1(Gen1) Type-C Storage External Hard Drive Enclosure Hot Swappable (Diskless) TERRAMASTER D4-300 USB 3.1(Gen1) Type-C Storage External Hard Drive Enclosure Hot Swappable… $169.99 View Product
10 Amazon Basics 3.5-inches SATA HDD Hard Drive Enclosure - USB 3.0 Amazon Basics 3.5-inches SATA HDD Hard Drive Enclosure – USB 3.0 $29.80 View Product

Top Rated Hard Drive Enclosure Reviews

Since we’ve mentioned 10 different models of Hard Drive Enclosures on the above list, it may be difficult for you to find the right one for your needs. This is why we listed the key features of each of these Hard Drive Enclosures below:

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SABRENT 2.5-Inch SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Hard Drive Enclosure [Optimized for SSD, Support UASP SATA III] Black (EC-UASP)
SABRENT 2.5-Inch SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Hard Drive Enclosure [Optimized for SSD, Support UASP SATA III] Black (EC-UASP)

$11.99
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Product Highlights:

  • Tool free design, easy to install,Transfer Rates Up to 480 Mbps when connected to a USB 2.0 port,Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps when connected to a USB 3.0 port.
  • Suitable for 2.5” SATA/SSD; Supports Standard Notebook 2.5″ SATA and SATA II Hard drives
  • Optimized for SSD, Supports UASP SATA III,Backwards-Compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1
  • Hot-swappable, plug and play, no drivers needed
  • Operating System: Supported Operating Systems: Mac,Windows;Supported Windows Versions: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP; Supported Mac Versions: Mac OS X and Higher
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Sabrent USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Lay-Flat Docking Station for 2.5 or 3.5in HDD, SSD [Support UASP] (EC-DFLT)
Sabrent USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Lay-Flat Docking Station for 2.5 or 3.5in HDD, SSD [Support UASP] (EC-DFLT)

$24.99
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Product Highlights:

  • Supports all 2.5 and 3.5-inch SATA drives
  • Connects via SuperSpeed USB 3.0 (up to 10x as fast as USB 2.0)
  • UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) support for even faster performance. UASP requires UASP capable host system
  • Serial ATA bus up to 6Gbps Signal bandwidth for fast storage backups
  • This Docking station comes with a free download of Acronis True Image for Sabrent software for easy cloning
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UGREEN External Hard Drive Enclosure for 3.5 2.5 Inch SATA SSD HDD USB 3.0 to SATA III Hard Drive Case with UASP 12V Power Adapter Compatible with WD Seagate Toshiba Samsung Hitachi PS4 Xbox
UGREEN External Hard Drive Enclosure for 3.5 2.5 Inch SATA SSD HDD USB 3.0 to SATA III Hard Drive Case with UASP 12V Power Adapter Compatible with WD Seagate Toshiba Samsung Hitachi PS4 Xbox

$24.99
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Product Highlights:

  • 3.5″ External Hard Drive Enclosure — Easily connects your 3.5/2.5 inch hard drive to a PC, laptop, and other devices for massive data transfer and portable storage. It protects the hard disk from outside scratches and maximizes the use of your 3.5″/2.5″ HDD and SSD again, offering comprehensive protection for your valuable data.
  • 5Gbps with UASP Accelerated — The maximum data transfer speed of the USB 3.0 interface is 5Gbps. Plus UASP accelerated transmission protocol, 70% Faster than conventional USB 3.0 when connected to a computer that also supports UASP. Transfer 1GB files in seconds, saving up the loading time to do more. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports.
  • Universal Compatibility — Supports Windows 10/8.1/7, LINUX, Mac OS 8.0 and above systems. Specially designed for 3.5inch/2.5 inch SATA III/II/I HDD SSD up to 16TB. Compatible with WD, Seagate, Toshiba, Hitachi, Samsung, Crucial, SSD and HDD with SATA port and so on. It can use on the hard drive of PS4, PS4 Pro, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, play more games stored in SATA drive, ideal for entertaining and gaming
  • Easy Installation — Plug and play with tool-free installation, no driver needed. Just push out the cover, plug in the drive, close the cover, plug the DC power adapter and go. Guaranteed with a stable and reliable energy supply for massive data transfer. Please click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon on your PC first then unplug it to avoid data loss when complete using.
  • Premium Design for Better Protection — Build with premium ABS material with solid construction to hold the hard drive firmly, the soft rubber strip provides anti-shock protection, the pre-set heat emission holes at the bottom for excellent heat dissipation. The Auto Sleep Mode helps to extend the lifespan of your hard drives.
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4 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure, Yottamaster Aluminum Alloy 4 Bay 2.5/3.5 Inch USB3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure SATA3.0,Mac Style Designed for Personal Storage at Home&Office- [PS400U3]
4 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure, Yottamaster Aluminum Alloy 4 Bay 2.5/3.5 Inch USB3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure SATA3.0,Mac Style Designed for Personal Storage at Home&Office- [PS400U3]

$129.99
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Product Highlights:

  • 【Reliable External Storage System for Individuals】This 4 bay hdd enclosure support up to 64TB external expanded storage. The front door adopt user-friendly PUSH Design for easy install and replacement of hard drives. It is an ideal choice for personal storage at home and office. It can support different drive type(s)-2,5″/3,5″ HDD/SSDs, so you can take advantage of your hard drives’ potential fully.
  • 【64TB Large Storage Capacity 】The 4 bay hard drive enclosure can house up to 4 hard drives, single disk support up to 16TB. Such Large capacity supported let you handle various work demands easily, like digital imaging, video production/editing, duplicating footage, create and manage archives.
  • 【80mm Silent Fan Inside】The 4 bay enclosure built with rugged heat-dissipating aluminum shell, front and rear with cooling holes, a 80mm silent fan inside can effectively accelerate air convection and rapid cooling. It is ideal for noise-sensitive environments.
  • 【For 2,5/3,5-inch Hard Drives】It comes with four removeable trays, allowing for easy installation and replacement of either the large desktop hard disk drives or the portable laptop drives and SSD’s. Note: Spare trays are sold separately in a set of six trays, extra screws are provided, Get it at ASIN:B083S8VDQK. Four indicator lights help you to monitor the working status of your hard drives whenever.
  • 【6Gbps Transfer Rate】This 4 bay hdd enclosure adopt SATA III protocol, transfer rate up to 6Gbps (MAX). Equipped with a versatile USB3.0 Type-B interface to connect other peripheral devices. Compatible with most Windows, Mac and Linux systems.
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Reletech 2.5' External Hard Drive Enclosure, SATA to USB 3.1 Tool-Free Clear for 2.5 Inch SSD & HDD 9.5mm 7mm External Hard Drive Case Supports UASP SATA
Reletech 2.5″ External Hard Drive Enclosure, SATA to USB 3.1 Tool-Free Clear for 2.5 Inch SSD & HDD 9.5mm 7mm External Hard Drive Case Supports UASP SATA

$8.99
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Product Highlights:

  • 2.5″ External Hard Drive Enclousre: Easily connects your 2.5 inch SSD & HDD to PC, laptop, PS4, Xbox for data transfer or expanding storage. It protects the hard disk from outside scratches and makes SATA hard drive portable for data store. It is awsome for booting up old hdd/ssd and recovering important files of broken PC.
  • Universal Compatibility: Supports Windows, LINUX, Mac OS 8.0 and above systems. Designed for 2.5 inch 7mm/9.5mm SATA HDD & SSD up to 2TB.
  • Easy Installation: Tool free installation. Plug & Play, No driver needed for this SATA enclosure. Just push out the cover, plug in the drive, close the cover and go. Hot-swap supported. No request for extra power supply.（ Note: Some 2.5-inch HDD require 12v voltage input, this product only supports 5v output to the HDD, please check before using.）
  • 5Gbps UASP Fast Speed: The Reletech ssd/hdd drive enclosure is design with SATA to USB3.0 protocol with the maximum transfer rate can reach up to 5Gbps, at the same time, the external hdd enclosure can support UASP accelerated transmission protocol to greatly improving the storage or backup efficiency of the devices.
  • Package included: 1*2.5 inch hard drive enclosure, 1* micro B to usb 3.0 cable.
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Syba 8 Bay Tool Less Tray Hot Swappabe 2.5' 3.5' SATA Non Raid External USB 3.0 Enclosure SY-ENC50119
Syba 8 Bay Tool Less Tray Hot Swappabe 2.5″ 3.5″ SATA Non Raid External USB 3.0 Enclosure SY-ENC50119

$237.03
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Product Highlights:

  • Support all brands of 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch SATA hard Disk Drive up to 18TB per drive. (Does NOT support RAID and NAS function)
  • Smart Fan function with built-in thermal sensor support Auto & manual mode with 3 level of fan speed
  • Super Speed USB3.0 5Gbps connection transfer your files in a breeze. Supports SATA I/II/iii(6gb/s), UASP and USB 3.0(5Gb/s)
  • Independent control switch for each drive allows drives to be powered off individually. Dissipates heat efficiently with Steel housing & quiet fan
  • To ensure compatibility with your computer system, The SY-ENC50119 supports all of the leading operating systems, including: Microsoft Windows, Apple OSX, Linux, and Google Chrome OS
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Mediasonic ProBox HF2-SU3S2 4 Bay 3.5” SATA HDD Enclosure – USB 3.0 & eSATA Support SATA 3 6.0Gbps HDD transfer speed
Mediasonic ProBox HF2-SU3S2 4 Bay 3.5” SATA HDD Enclosure – USB 3.0 & eSATA Support SATA 3 6.0Gbps HDD transfer speed

$139.99
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Product Highlights:

  • Support all brand of 3.5″ SATA I / II / III hard disk drive up to 14TB per drive, and up to 4 x 14TB
  • Support SATA 3 6.0Gbps hard drive transfer rate.
  • Transfer rate up to 5.0Gbps via USB 3.0, Transfer rate up to 6.0Gbps via eSATA
  • Support 2.5” SATA SSD / HDD (Bracket Adapter required, not included in the package, sold separately)
  • Thermal Sensor Built-in, Auto and Manual mode, and ONE Button interface selection to switch USB 3.0 or eSATA
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ORICO 2.5 inch Hard Drive Enclosure SATA USB3.0 for 7-9.5mm SSD/HDD Up to 4TB External Hard Drive Enclosures Support UASP 2520U3
ORICO 2.5 inch Hard Drive Enclosure SATA USB3.0 for 7-9.5mm SSD/HDD Up to 4TB External Hard Drive Enclosures Support UASP 2520U3

$7.99
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Product Highlights:

  • 【Full Protection】- This ORICO hard drive enclosure adopts ABS plastic shell with impact resistance, heat resistance and low temperature resistance, and has built-in shockproof cotton, which is stable and shockproof and can better protect your hard drive. Vibrant diamond design, comfortable grip, let you have a hdd enclosure with both value and safety
  • 【Compatible 7-9.5mm】- This 2.5 drive enclosure is fully compatible with 7-9.5mm 2.5-inch SATA I II III HDD/SSD, and can support up to 4TB large-capacity hard disk. Backwards compatible with USB 2.0/1.1; compatible with multi-platform operating systems such as Window/Mac/Linux
  • 【Support UASP】- When the enclosure is connected to a host controller with UASP function, its data transmission speed is 70% faster than the traditional USB 3.0 standard, which can effectively increase your hard disk transfer rate. The external USB3.0 output interface can theoretically support a transmission rate of up to 5Gbps. This allows you to take full advantage of the potential of SATA I/II/III hard drives
  • 【10Min Auto-Sleep】- Portable 2.5” hard drive enclosure with tool-free design, slide cover disassembly, plug and play, no need to install drivers; with intelligent sleep function, the hard disk is more durable (hard disk 10 minutes without Operation, it will automatically stop spinning, enter the sleep state) energy saving and environmental protection, and improve the service life of the hard disk. LED indicator monitoring, monitor the working status any time
  • 【Practicality】- External hard drive enclosure can connect 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD to PC, laptop, smart TV, smart router, PS4, XBOX and other devices for storage expansion, file backup, data recovery and old hard disk recycling. Ideal for turning internal hard drives and SSDs (solid state drives) into portable USB 3.0 external hard drives, allowing you to quickly access files
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TERRAMASTER D4-300 USB 3.1(Gen1) Type-C Storage External Hard Drive Enclosure Hot Swappable (Diskless)
TERRAMASTER D4-300 USB 3.1(Gen1) Type-C Storage External Hard Drive Enclosure Hot Swappable (Diskless)

$169.99
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Product Highlights:

  • Designed for applications like video editing, photo backup, technical document preservation, file backup, music library, financial records (this is NOT a NAS, it is a DAS and does NOT support RAID).
  • USB3.1 (Gen1, 5Gbps) Type-C interface, compatible with 3.5” SATA hard drive/2.5” SSD, supports up to 4 hard drives, total storage capacity up to 72TB (18TB x 4).
  • Supports hot swapping. The drive can be rapidly installed in 5 seconds.
  • The device is driverless and supports MAC, Windows, Linux cross-platform operating system; fully compatible with the USB protocol, and can be used with any computer, TV, server, set-top box and other devices.
  • Intelligent temperature control low noise fan. The fan speed is automatically adjusted with the temperature of the hard drive.
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Amazon Basics 3.5-inches SATA HDD Hard Drive Enclosure - USB 3.0
Amazon Basics 3.5-inches SATA HDD Hard Drive Enclosure – USB 3.0

$29.80
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Product Highlights:

  • 3.5-inch hard-drive enclosure supports most 3.5-inch SATA I, SATA II, and SATA III HDDs; hard drive not included
  • AC powered; provides DC12V power connection, on/off button, USB port, and LED indicator light; USB 3.0 allows for transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps; backward compatible with USB 2.0
  • Hot swappable; Plug & Play installation (no drivers needed); tool-free design—no tools or screws needed for installing an HDD
  • Smooth inner surface protects against scratches; self-adhesive sponges ensure an optimal fit; includes AC power adapter, USB 3.0 cable, self-adhesive sponges, and user manual
  • Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10 and Mac OS X and above; Refer to the PDF attached below in Technical Specification for User Manual

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Internal to External Hard Drive Enclosure Case for 2.5 Sata Laptop HDD with USB 3.0

With this internal to external hard drive enclosure case you can turn your 2.5 inch laptop hard drive into a portable external HDD, and use it to store your files.

Final Words

So, these are all of the Best Hard Drive Enclosures available on the market. We hope this collection was helpful to find the right Hard Drive Enclosure for the money. However, we recommend checking out the features, benefits, and problems of each of these Hard Drive Enclosures before taking your decision.