5.25 SATA Drive Enclosure for Blu-Ray, CD, DVD - USB 3.0, Hot Swappable
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About this product
This 5.25-inch SATA drive enclosure supports Blu-Ray, CD, and DVD drives, connecting to PCs and laptops via USB 3.0. It features plug-and-play installation and hot-swappable capabilities for convenience. The enclosure facilitates data transfer rates of up to 5.0 Gbps with an 8X DVD read and write speed, and a write speed of 9.6 MB/s. Weighing 1.74 pounds, it allows users to utilize optical drives externally.
Our take
This drive enclosure is a practical solution if you have an internal 5.25-inch Blu-Ray, CD, or DVD drive that you want to use externally with a PC or laptop. The USB 3.0 interface ensures decent data transfer speeds, and the plug-and-play, hot-swappable features add a layer of convenience. It's great for accessing older media or burning discs without needing an integrated optical drive in your main system. While the 9.6 MB/s write speed is functional for DVDs, those expecting SSD-level transfer rates will need to adjust their expectations, as this is for optical media. It's a specific tool for a specific need.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Converts internal 5.25 SATA drives to external
- USB 3.0 for good transfer speeds
- Hot swappable and plug and play
- Supports Blu-Ray, CD, DVD
Cons
- Slower 9.6 MB/s write speed
- 1.74 pounds weight adds bulk
Specifications
- Data Transfer Rate 5.0
- Brand cenmate
- Hardware Platform Pc, Laptop
- Hardware Interface Usb3.0
- Installation Type Plug And Play
- Model Number 5250Dvd
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- Optical Storage Read Speed
- 8X Dvd
- Optical Storage Write Speed
- 8X
- Write Speed
- 9.6 Mb/S
- Package Dimensions LxWxH
- 9.17x8.39x2.32 Inches
- Weight
- 1.74 Pounds
