USB C/A to SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure Hard Drive Dock Reader Dual Bay
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About this product
This WAVLINK external hard drive enclosure is a dual-bay dock supporting both 2.5-inch SSD/HDDs and 3.5-inch HDDs. It offers a total capacity of up to 32TB (16TB per drive) and connects via USB 3.0, delivering 5Gbps transfer speeds. The enclosure is compatible with SATA I/II/III protocols and features a USB C/A interface. It is designed for tool-free installation, plug-and-play operation, and multi-system compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux). Key features include offline wireless cloning, an LED working indicator, and a heat dissipation design, all housed in a rigid plastic black enclosure.
Our take
This WAVLINK dual bay enclosure is a solid all-rounder for anyone managing multiple drives. The ability to accommodate both 2.5" and 3.5" drives makes it quite versatile, and supporting up to 16TB per drive means ample storage potential. I especially appreciate the offline wireless cloning function; it’s a powerful feature for data migration or backups without needing a host PC. Installation is blessedly tool-free, making drive swaps quick and easy. While the rigid plastic construction is functional, it’s not particularly premium. However, for its price and feature set, including USB 3.0 5Gbps and multi-system support, it offers good value.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Dual bay supports 2.5"/3.5" drives
- Supports up to 16TBX2 capacity
- Offline wireless cloning function
- Tool-free installation
- USB 3.0 5Gbps transfer speed
Cons
- Constructed from rigid plastic
- USB 3.0 is not the fastest interface
Specifications
- Models 2.5" 3.5" USB C/A to SATA I/II/III-BL
- Brand Wavlink
- Type External Hard Drive Enclosure
- Manufacturer Warranty 2 Years
- Color Black
- Features for 2.5" SSD/HDD and 3.5" HDD
Show all 21 specifications
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- China
- Compatible Drive Size
- 2.5 in Drive, 3.5 in Drive
- Material
- Rigid Plastic
- Item Dimensions
- 14.2 x 12 x 4.5cm/ 5.6 x 4.7 x 1.8 in
- Hard disk size
- supports 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA hard disks
- Interface protocol
- USB 3.0 compatible with SATA I, II, III
- Capacity limit
- supports up to 16TBX2
- Transmission speed
- USB 3.0 5Gbps
- Heat dissipation design
- reduces the risk of hard disk overheating
- Installation method
- tool-free installation
- Plug and play
- no additional driver required
- Multi-system compatibility
- for Windows, macOS, Linux, OTG function phone
- Weight
- 0.685kg
- Additional functions
- LED working indicator, wireless cloning
- Certification
- FCC/CE certification
