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Blue plastic 2.5 inch SATA enclosure with USB-C port

Orico

Orico 2.5" USB-C SATA 6 Gbps Enclosure Blue

SKU CH-E0Q7-82GRZ

Blue 2.5-inch SATA enclosure with USB-C, UASP and TRIM support for drives up to 6 TB

  • ColorBlue
  • Size2.5"
  • TypeEnclosure
  • AC AdapterNo
  • MaterialPlastic
  • Internal InterfaceSATA I/II/III

External Interface USB Type C

  • USB 3.0
  • USB Type C

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

Model 1 Pack

  • Tool-free installation lets you swap drives in seconds
  • USB-C with SATA 6 Gbps and UASP accelerates file transfers
  • 10-minute auto sleep protects the drive and saves power
  • Soft EVA foam cushions the drive against shocks
  • LED indicator shows activity status at a glance

2.5-inch SATA USB-C enclosure

The Orico 2.5-inch USB-C enclosure accepts a single SATA hard drive or SSD up to 6 TB. It connects over USB Type-C at SATA 6 Gbps speeds and requires no external power adapter. The blue plastic shell holds 7 mm or 9.5 mm drives and includes internal EVA foam for shock protection. Tool-free assembly lets you swap drives in seconds.

Upgrade from USB 3.0 enclosures

This model moves from the older USB 3.0 interface to USB-C with UASP protocol support, cutting protocol overhead for sustained transfers. The jump is worth it when your laptop or desktop has a native USB-C port and you want the full SATA III throughput without a legacy Type-A cable. It also adds TRIM pass-through so SSDs maintain write performance over time.

Build integration

The enclosure draws power directly from the host port, so it adds no cable clutter and leaves a wall outlet free. It works with Windows, macOS and Linux without drivers and enters sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity to reduce drive wear. An LED shows activity status. It suits portable backups, console storage expansion on PS5, and quick drive cloning on any USB-C equipped machine.

Highlights

  • Tool-free installation lets you swap drives in seconds
  • USB-C with SATA 6 Gbps and UASP accelerates file transfers
  • 10-minute auto sleep protects the drive and saves power
  • Soft EVA foam cushions the drive against shocks
  • LED indicator shows activity status at a glance

Specifications

BrandORICO
ColorBlue
Size2.5"
TypeEnclosure
AC AdapterNo
MaterialPlastic
Internal InterfaceSATA I/II/III
External InterfaceUSB Type C
HDD Count SupportedSingle HDD
Number of Bay1 Bay
Maximum Capacity (per Bay)Up to 6TB
FanNo

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Questions about this item

Does the 2.5-inch blue enclosure need a bracket or screws to hold a 7 mm or 9.5 mm SATA drive?

No bracket or screws are required; the tool-free design lets you slide a 7 mm or 9.5 mm SATA HDD or SSD straight into the single bay and it is held by the internal EVA foam pads.

When I plug the USB-C cable into my laptop, what is the first step people skip that stops the drive from appearing?

Many users forget to initialise and format the bare SATA drive in Disk Management or Disk Utility before the enclosure can present it to the operating system.

The spec mentions a 10-minute auto-sleep; does that wear out the drive or the enclosure over time?

The intelligent sleep spins the SATA drive down after 10 minutes of inactivity, which reduces mechanical wear on the drive and does not degrade the enclosure electronics.

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