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Grey aluminium M.2 NVME SATA enclosure with USB-C cable

MAIWO

MAIWO K1689 M.2 NVME SATA drive enclosure USB 3.1 Gen2 10Gbps aluminium grey

SKU CH-T6F3-244YG

Tool-free aluminium enclosure for M.2 NVME or SATA SSDs up to 2280, USB 3.1 Gen2 10Gbps with included dual cable

  • ColorGray
  • TypeEnclosure
  • MaterialAluminum
  • External InterfaceUSB 3.1 Type-C
  • HDD Count SupportedSingle SSD
  • Number of Bay1 Bay

Material Aluminum

Size M.2 SATA&NVMe SSD

  • Up to 10Gbps with NVMe SSDs via RTL9210B chipset
  • Works with M.2 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 drives
  • Tool-free installation, no drivers required
  • Aluminium enclosure for passive heat dissipation
  • Includes USB-C to USB-C and USB-A cable

Purpose-built enclosure

The MAIWO K1689 is a single-bay aluminium enclosure that accepts M.2 NVMe and SATA SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 lengths. It connects through a USB 3.1 Type-C port using the RTL9210B controller and ships with a 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C and USB-A cable for broad host compatibility.

Fit and limits

Builders who need tool-free, driver-free access to one M.2 drive on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, PS4 or routers with OTG will find it straightforward. Users who require simultaneous multi-drive bays, 20 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 throughput or internal RAID support should look at something else.

Sustained behaviour

The aluminium shell acts as a heatsink for the drive and the RTL9210B chipset during long transfers. Real-world throughput tops out at 10 Gbps with NVMe media and 6 Gbps with SATA media, limited by the host port and SSD capability rather than the enclosure itself.

Highlights

  • Up to 10Gbps with NVMe SSDs via RTL9210B chipset
  • Works with M.2 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 drives
  • Tool-free installation, no drivers required
  • Aluminium enclosure for passive heat dissipation
  • Includes USB-C to USB-C and USB-A cable

Specifications

ColorGray
TypeEnclosure
MaterialAluminum
External InterfaceUSB 3.1 Type-C
HDD Count SupportedSingle SSD
Number of Bay1 Bay

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Questions about this item

What type of M.2 SSD do I need to use with this K1689 enclosure?

The enclosure accepts M.2 NVMe or SATA SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260 or 2280 lengths with M key or B&M key pinouts.

Will my existing USB 3.0 or USB 3.1 Gen1 ports limit the speed of an NVMe drive in this enclosure?

Yes, on USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen1 ports the NVMe drive is capped at 6 Gbps; a USB 3.1 Gen2 or Thunderbolt 3 port is needed for the full 10 Gbps.

How can I confirm the enclosure is delivering the expected transfer rate after setup?

Run a benchmark such as CrystalDiskMark or AS SSD; NVMe drives should show up to 10 Gbps on a Gen2 port and SATA drives up to 6 Gbps.

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