Customer Reviews for StarTech M.2 External SATA SSD Enclosure, Black (SM2NGFFMBU33)
Item # : IM1YW7228
Model # : SM2NGFFMBU33
Startech.com external USB 3.0 drive enclosure features a durable and lightweight design that can easily fit into your pocket.
- Drive interface: USB 3.0, M.2 (NGFF, B-Key))
- USB-powered for greater performance
Price is $39.66
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19 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Jan 30, 2019
Better than a flash drive!
I wanted one of these to work with a WD green M.2 drive I picked up on special to see if i could 'make' a large capacity USB drive. This worked better than I expected. Not only did I get a large capacity drive in a portable enclosure, the cable means a large USB stick isn't sitting in my USB port daring me to bump it and ruin the port. Transfer speeds are very good with...
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Jul 8, 2017
M2 doesn't fit into the port
My M2 ssd from the dell xps 13 doesn't even fit into the enclosure port. This is absolutely ridiculous. Very disappointed with the build quality of this product
Darren
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startech.com
Posted Apr 24, 2021
Decent Enclosure
I bought this enclosure (SM2NGFFMBU33) two months ago to transfer files from a PC with a dead motherboard. The enclosure worked fine and did exactly what I needed. I did check and double-check the M.2 SSD connector BEFORE I ordered it to make sure it would fit properly. My SSD was pulled from an older PC and I did see enclosures on the market where it would not fit the ...
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br13
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Posted Jun 26, 2020
Doesn't work
My SSD boots, but when I try to look at the content with this adapter, my computer calls the adapter a removable disk adapter with no disk.
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CHRISTOPHER L.
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Staples.ca
Posted Mar 18, 2019
Using this to clone and upgrade a small SSD.
Easy as can be to use! Great little device!
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Andrew11
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startech.com
Posted Jan 30, 2019
Better than a flash drive!
I wanted one of these to work with a WD green M.2 drive I picked up on special to see if i could 'make' a large capacity USB drive. This worked better than I expected. Not only did I get a large capacity drive in a portable enclosure, the cable means a large USB stick isn't sitting in my USB port daring me to bump it and ruin the port. Transfer speeds are very good with...
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NS123
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startech.com
Posted Nov 12, 2018
TRIM support
Supported TRIM perfectly BUT only after a search for the correct ASM 1153E firmware file - 140509_A1_82_40.bin then update with a third party MPtool application. This was done at my own risk - I do not recommend other users do this as they may render the unit non-functional. Perhaps I had an unit with older firmware. Suggestion - maybe provide the ASM1153E firmware whic...
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AMIN L.
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Staples.ca
Posted Sep 4, 2018
Nice little tool for IT staff
Found it very useful to recover data when there are non-hdd issues with the system
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BetterCallKaul
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startech.com
Posted Aug 23, 2018
Works great with Lenovo M.2 drive
No issues whatsoever when using it with my M.2 SSD drive from my Lenovo X1 Yoga. Works better than expected!
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TonyP
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startech.com
Posted Jul 23, 2018
Not fit for my Samsung 960 EVO MZ M.2 2280
I need such like this and so happy to order this but connector not fit my Samsung 960 EVO MZ M.2 2280 A little small.
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jackmerde
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startech.com
Posted Jul 21, 2017
Screws don't even fit
I bought this a couple days ago, and I tried to connect my WD ssd but they screw wasn't long to hold the ssd down. I can connect the ssd to the port, but that's all I can do. Completely unsatisfied with this product, if you have an m.2 ssd with 2280 standard model then this product will not fit for you.
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brandonhro
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startech.com
Posted Jul 8, 2017
M2 doesn't fit into the port
My M2 ssd from the dell xps 13 doesn't even fit into the enclosure port. This is absolutely ridiculous. Very disappointed with the build quality of this product
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IT Dude
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startech.com
Posted Jun 8, 2017
SSD Drive does not fit in the enclosure
I've purchased a couple of these when they came out as our IT dept was rolling out SSD drives in our organization. I have had no issues with those two, therefore the rating. HOWEVER, when I received this one last week, I noticed the SSD drive would not slide in as easy as it would on the others. After closer examination, I see that there are 5 contacts on the left when ...
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sam07
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startech.com
Posted May 22, 2017
Not recognised by Samsung Data Migration Software
I bought this to use the spare M.2 SSD from an upgrade. It works as an external drive via the Microsoft UAS mass storage driver. The drive is listed as ASMT 2115 and can be formated. However, the Samsung SSD EVO 850 256GB cannot be recognised by Samsung Data Migration. There does not seem to be a way around this so a little dissapointing :(
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CNGM
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startech.com
Posted May 12, 2017
Not compatible with Samsung 960 M.2 EVO
Disappointed. The Samsung Evo 960 M.2 EVO is just slightly too large to fit the connector.
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KCHowler
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Dell
Posted Mar 21, 2017
Poor description
This adapter will not work with most M.2 PCIe SSD's used by new Dell computers. Newer M.2 SSD's use the M key format, this adapter only works with B keyed SSD's.
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ABThompsons
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startech.com
Posted Jan 24, 2017
Great product - Sturdy and Portable
This product includes the USB 3.0 to M.2 NGFF SSD enclosure, a USB 3.0 cable, the SSD screw kit and Mini screw driver. The assembly was relatively quick, but a little difficult due to the tiny screw sizes. The enclosure is able accept different drive lengths by moving the drive mounting stand. The enclosure is aluminum and light weight, perfect for throwing into your la...
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Tazbier3
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startech.com
Posted Dec 30, 2016
Rugged SSD storage enclosure that goes anywhere!
The build quality and the compact size on the SSD ultra portable external drive were the first thing I noticed straight out of the box. Also given all the tools needed including the mini screwdriver was a plus so I could install the drive quickly. Most drives I have seen are in a plastic housing and the housing will make sure to protect and add longevity to the drive to...
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jerome
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startech.com
Posted Dec 1, 2016
Works
I bought this 2 days ago, received it today. Product looks flimsy. The only thing i wasn't impressed was the front enclose cap/lid is missing ! I am not sure if i want to keep it or send it back. Since the SSD slides out without the front plate :( .
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Willdabeest
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startech.com
Posted Oct 21, 2016
Works well, but cheaply constructed.
I needed to migrate the data from a dead laptop and picked one of these up yesterday. Mounting the M.2 drive to the board is ridiculous, as the screw/nuts included are too tiny to be handled easily and don't feel solidly connected. The back panel on mine is misaligned (badly drilled holes), as only 1 screw can be used, the other is off-centered.
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hydrox2000
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startech.com
Posted Sep 7, 2016
Works!
Found this on newegg. I do like, however I did not receive the screwdriver or the screws that close the front plate. I did to take one screw from the back to close the front plate.
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