M.2 SSD enclosure Unitek uDrive Grey — M.2 (2230/2242/2260/2280), NVMe/SATA III, USB-C 10 Gbit/s, aluminium

The UNITEK uDrive M.2 enclosure is a compact, tool-free housing for a single M.2 SSD, supporting both PCIe/NVMe and SATA/AHCI drives in common 2230/2242/2260/2280 sizes. With a USB Type-C interface and up to 10 Gbit/s transfer rate (USB 3.2 Gen 2), it lets you expand PC or game console storage quickly while the aluminium body and silicone thermal pad help manage SSD temperature.

Advantages

This all-in-one M.2 solution accepts M Key (PCIe/NVMe) and B+M Key (PCIe/NVMe or SATA/AHCI) modules, providing broad compatibility. The tool-free design enables fast installation and swapping of drives without tools. USB 10Gbps connectivity delivers high-speed file transfers on compatible hosts. The aluminium housing combined with a silicone thermal pad improves heat dissipation to maintain performance during prolonged transfers.

Suitable for

• Expanding internal storage for PCs and laptops
• Adding external high-speed storage for game consoles
• Portable backups and data transfer between devices
• Testing or reusing spare M.2 SSDs

Key specifications

• Supported drives: one M.2 SSD, sizes 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280
• Supported interfaces: M Key (PCIe/NVMe), B+M Key (PCIe/NVMe or SATA/AHCI)
• USB version: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2), up to 10 Gbit/s
• USB connector: USB Type-C
• Material: Aluminium housing with silicone thermal pad
• Colour: Grey
• Weight: 0.0131 kg

How to use

Open the enclosure using the tool-free mechanism, insert a compatible M.2 SSD in the correct key orientation (M Key or B+M Key) and secure it according to the enclosure’s guide. Connect the enclosure to a host device via the included USB Type-C cable or a compatible cable supporting USB 3.2 Gen 2. The host should recognize the drive; if necessary, initialize or format the SSD in the operating system before first use.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, connect the enclosure to a USB 10Gbps‑capable port on your PC or console, use high-quality USB Type-C cables rated for USB 3.2 Gen 2, and allow airflow around the aluminium body to aid heat dissipation during sustained transfers.