Connect drives to a USB-A port
USB-A HDD and SSD Adapters
These USB-A adapters and cables connect SATA or IDE hard drives and SSDs to a standard USB-A port, useful for data recovery, drive cloning or reusing an old drive externally. The 52 products are sorted by price from the lowest, and the filters on the left let you narrow by connector type or brand, starting from R131.
52 productsfrom R131SATA to USBIDE supportUSB 3.0 speed
How to choose a USB-A HDD or SSD adapter
Drive interface
Confirm whether your drive uses SATA or the older IDE interface, since some adapters support both while others are built for SATA only, and the connectors are not interchangeable.
Drive size
Check whether the adapter is rated for 2.5 inch laptop drives, 3.5 inch desktop drives, or both, as larger 3.5 inch drives usually need external power in addition to the USB connection.
USB version
A USB 3.0 or higher adapter gives noticeably faster transfer speeds than USB 2.0, which matters when copying large amounts of data or cloning a full drive.
External power
Desktop 3.5 inch drives typically draw more power than a USB port can supply alone, so check whether the adapter includes a power cable or adapter for these larger drives.
What you will find in this selection
Main brands
DELOCKQOLTECLOGILINKSTARTECHACTRENKFORCESAVIOORICOSBOXUNITEKAKASAAXAGON
Important: 3.5 inch desktop drives generally need an external power source alongside the USB-A adapter, while most 2.5 inch laptop drives can run on USB bus power alone.
Frequently asked questions about USB-A HDD and SSD adapters
Can I use one adapter for both SATA and IDE drives?
Some adapters in this selection support both SATA and IDE interfaces on a single cable, but many are SATA only, so check the product description before connecting an older IDE drive.
Do I need extra power for a desktop hard drive?
Most 3.5 inch desktop drives draw more current than a USB port can provide, so adapters for these drives usually include a separate power cable or external power adapter.
Will this work for recovering data from a broken laptop?
If the laptop drive itself is functional, a SATA to USB-A adapter lets you connect it to another computer as an external drive to copy off files, without needing the original laptop to boot.
What USB speed should I look for?
USB 3.0 or newer gives significantly faster transfer speeds than USB 2.0, which is worth prioritising if you plan to move large files or clone an entire drive regularly.
Can these adapters be used with SSDs as well as HDDs?
Yes, SATA to USB-A adapters work with both SATA hard drives and SATA SSDs, since both drive types use the same physical SATA data and power connectors.
Brand: QOLTEC
Stock: 23
QOLTEC 51862 is a USB 2.0 hard drive adapter designed to connect 2.5" SATA3 HDD and SSD drives to a computer without internal installation. The adapte..
Form
External Adapter
Colour
Black
Data Transfe...
480 Mbps
Supported Dr...
2.5-inch SATA HDD & SSD
R131
Ex Tax:R114
Brand: QOLTEC
Stock: 531
The QOLTEC 51859 USB 3.0 adapter provides a compact and portable interface to connect 2.5" SATA3 HDDs and SSDs to a computer via a USB 3.0 port. It is..
Form
External Adapter
Colour
Silver
Supported Dr...
2.5-inch SATA HDD & SSD
Data Transfe...
5 Gbps
R168
Ex Tax:R146
Brand: AKYGA
Stock: 55
The Akyga AK-CA-86 adapter cable connects a SATA III drive to a computer via USB. It features a 0.3 m cable and supports USB 3.0 for high-speed data t..
Form
Adapter Cable
Colour
Black
Supported Dr...
2.5-inch SATA HDD & SSD
Adapter Type
USB Storage Adapter
R170
Ex Tax:R148
Brand: SAVIO
Stock: 30
Type: Adapter | Usage: Computer | Connectors #2: USB Type A Male | Connectors #1: SATA 22pin Female | Color: Black | Standard: USB 3.0/USB 3.1 gen 1/U..
Form
External Adapter
Colour
Black
Data Transfe...
5 Gbps
Supported Dr...
SATA HDD & SSD
R193
Ex Tax:R168
Brand: QOLTEC
Stock: 488
The Qoltec USB 3.0 Hard Drive Adapter lets you connect 2.5" HDDs and SSDs to a computer via USB 3.0 for fast data access and transfer. Its compact des..
Form
External Adapter
Colour
Black
Supported Dr...
2.5-inch SATA HDD & SSD
Data Transfe...
5 Gbps
R215
Ex Tax:R187
Brand: EXTRA DIGITAL
Stock: 15
HDD Cable SATA to USB 3.0 — Genuine EXTRA DIGITAL product supplied by DistriNode.Available with live stock, verified product data, official manufactur..
Form
External Adapter
Supported Dr...
SATA HDD & SSD
Adapter Type
USB Storage Adapter
Power Source
USB Powered
R231
Ex Tax:R201
Brand: FANTEC
Stock: 10
Fantec AD-U3SA USB3.0 to SATA Adapter f. 2.5/3.5HDD/SSDs (1817) — Genuine FANTEC product supplied by DistriNode.Available with live stock, verified pr..
Form
External Adapter
Supported Dr...
2.5 & 3.5-inch SATA HDD & SSD
Data Transfe...
5 Gbps
Adapter Type
USB Storage Adapter
R270
Ex Tax:R235
Brand: ORICO
Stock: 10
ORICO UTS3-3A is a 2.5-inch SATA to USB 3.0 adapter with a 1 m data cable designed to connect 2.5" SATA HDD and SSD drives to devices with USB Type-A ..
Form
External Adapter
Supported Dr...
2.5-inch SATA HDD & SSD
Adapter Type
USB Storage Adapter
Power Source
USB Powered
R287
Ex Tax:R249
Brand: SANDBERG
Stock: 691
The Sandberg USB 3.0 to SATA Link allows you to connect a 2.5” SATA hard disk externally to your computer. The USB 3.0 connection enables you to attai..
Form
Adapter Cable
Colour
Black
Data Transfe...
5 Gbps
Supported Dr...
SATA HDD & SSD
R319
Ex Tax:R278
Brand: CONCEPTRONIC
Stock: 500
The Conceptronic ABBY USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter connects a 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD to a PC or laptop via USB 3.0, providing stable data transfer with speed..
Form
External Adapter
Colour
Black
Data Transfe...
6 Gbps
Supported Dr...
SATA HDD & SSD
R371
Ex Tax:R323
Brand: GEMBIRD
Stock: 1
The GEMBIRD AUSI01 IDE / SATA to USB Adapter provides a simple and reliable solution for connecting both IDE (2.5" and 3.5") and SATA hard drives to y..
Form
External Adapter
Colour
Black
Supported Dr...
SATA & IDE HDD or SSD
Adapter Type
USB Storage Adapter
R378
Ex Tax:R328
Brand: SBOX
Stock: 3
The Sbox AD.USB-SATA adapter provides a reliable and high-speed connection between a computer and a 2.5-inch SATA drive or SSD. Featuring a USB 3.0 Ma..
Form
External Adapter
Data Transfe...
5 Gbps
Supported Dr...
SATA HDD & SSD
Adapter Type
USB Storage Adapter
R425
Ex Tax:R369
Brand: LC-Power
Stock: 17
LC-Power USB to SATA adapter for 2.5-inch drives enables direct connection of a 2.5" SATA HDD or SSD to a computer via USB. The adapter provides a com..
Form
External Adapter
Supported Dr...
2.5-inch SATA HDD & SSD
Adapter Type
USB Storage Adapter
Power Source
USB Powered
R446
Ex Tax:R388
60 mo.free
Brand: MICROCONNECT
Stock: 76
This MicroConnect USB 3.0 SATA 2.5 SSD HDD Adapter lets you connect a 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD to a laptop or desktop via USB 3.0 for convenient external ..
Form
Compact Adapter
Colour
Black
Adapter Type
Adapter Cable
Supported Dr...
2.5-inch SATA HDD & SSD
R452
Ex Tax:R393
Brand: EQUIP
Stock: 24
The equip® USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter takes advantage of the USB 3.0 port on the latest MacBook, Chromebook PixelTM or other laptop to get quick access t..
Form
External Adapter
Colour
Black
Data Transfe...
5 Gbps
Supported Dr...
SATA HDD & SSD
R500
Ex Tax:R435
Brand: DELOCK
Stock: 5
The DeLOCK 62681 is an interface card that allows connection of an mSATA module via a USB Type-A host interface. It provides a high-speed link with a ..
Form
PCIe Card
Adapter Type
Drive Bay Adapter
Data Transfe...
5 Gbps
Supported Dr...
m SATA SSD
R506
Ex Tax:R440
Brand: LOGILINK
Stock: 7
Logilink UA0409 Storage Drive
Genuine Logilink product — MPN: UA0409 · EAN: 4052792070033...
Form
Adapter Cable
Colour
Transparent
Supported Dr...
2.5-inch SATA HDD & SSD
Adapter Type
USB Storage Adapter
R507
Ex Tax:R441
Brand: RENKFORCE
Stock: 287
The Renkforce 1490971 is a hard drive adapter with a USB 2.0 type A plug on one end and a SATA combo plug (7+15 pin) on the other. Length 0.3 m, black..
Form
External Adapter
Supported Dr...
SATA HDD & SSD
Adapter Type
USB Storage Adapter
Power Source
USB Powered
R534
Ex Tax:R465
36 mo.free
Brand: AXAGON
Stock: 5
The universal all-in-one AXAGON ADSA-FP3FASTport3 adapter with USB 3.0 and SATA 6G interface for easy connection of any SATA disk or drive.Supports al..
Form
External Adapter
Colour
Black
Data Transfe...
5 Gbps
Supported Dr...
SATA HDD & SSD
R535
Ex Tax:R466
Brand: INLINE
Stock: 57
This 2.5" SATA to mSATA SSD adapter lets you use an mSATA SSD as a standard 2.5" SATA drive in laptops and desktop PCs. After installation the mSATA S..
Form
Drive Bay Adapter
Colour
Black
Product Type
M.2 SSD Adapter
Adapter Type
Drive Bay Adapter
R552
Ex Tax:R480
Brand: LOGILINK
Stock: 11
LOGILINK AU0006C is an interface card adapter that allows connection of IDE/ATA and SATA drives to a host via a USB Type-A plug. Designed to bridge ol..
Form
Adapter Cable
Colour
Black
Data Transfe...
480 Mbps
Supported Dr...
2.5 & 3.5-inch SATA HDD & SSD
R557
Ex Tax:R484
Brand: LOGILINK
Stock: 45
LogiLink AU0062 - Adapter USB 5 Gb/s to SATA - Adapter - Digital/Data (AU0062)
Genuine Logilink product — MPN: AU0062 · EAN: 4052792075779...
Form
Adapter Cable
Data Transfe...
5 Gbps
Supported Dr...
SATA HDD & SSD
Adapter Type
USB Storage Adapter
R563
Ex Tax:R490
Brand: ALOGIC
Stock: 5
Alogic USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable - Storage Controller - 2.5 (6.4 cm) — Genuine ALOGIC product supplied by DistriNode.Available with live stock, ve..
Form
Adapter Cable
Supported Dr...
2.5-inch SATA HDD & SSD
Adapter Type
PCIe Adapter Card
Power Source
USB Powered
R573
Ex Tax:R498
Brand: StarTech
Stock: 19
Connect a 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD to your computer using this USB 3.1 Gen 2 ultra-portable cableHere's a fast, easy way to access data on a 2.5" solid-state..
Form
Adapter Cable
Colour
Black
Adapter Type
Drive Bay Adapter
Supported Dr...
2.5-inch SATA HDD & SSD
R575
Ex Tax:R500
Brand: DELOCK
Stock: 500
The Internal eSATA Adapter DeLOCK 63921 adds one external Power Over eSATA (eSATApd) port to a PC by connecting to an internal SATA interface. It supp..
Form
External Adapter
Supported Dr...
SATA HDD & SSD
Adapter Type
USB Storage Adapter
Power Source
USB Powered
R584
Ex Tax:R508
Brand: MANHATTAN
Stock: 11
Connect a SATA 2.5" drive to a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port for quick and easy data transfer, backup and storage.Quickly Share, Store and Archive Important..
Form
Adapter Cable
Colour
Black
Supported Dr...
2.5-inch SATA HDD & SSD
Data Transfe...
5 Gbps
R619
Ex Tax:R538
60 mo.free
Brand: ACT
Stock: 1771
Connect a 2.5 inch SATA HDD or SSD directly to a laptop or desktop via the ACT AC1510 USB adapter cable. The compact 0.15 m cable converts SATA to USB..
Form
Adapter Cable
Colour
Black
Adapter Type
Drive Dock & Enclosure
Supported Dr...
2.5-inch SATA HDD & SSD
R627
Ex Tax:R545
Brand: QOLTEC
Stock: 6
The QOLTEC 50645 USB 3.0 to IDE SATA III Adapter provides a simple way to connect 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives as well as PATA/IDE hard drives to a compu..
Form
External Adapter
Data Transfe...
5 Gbps
Supported Dr...
SATA & IDE HDD or SSD
Adapter Type
USB Storage Adapter
R634
Ex Tax:R552
Brand: DELOCK
Stock: 3
The Internal SATA Adapter DeLOCK 64086 provides a compact internal solution to connect SATA drives via a USB Type-A host interface. Designed for integ..
Form
External Adapter
Colour
Transparent
Data Transfe...
6 Gbps
Supported Dr...
SATA HDD & SSD
R635
Ex Tax:R552
Brand: ROLINE
Stock: 300
ROLINE USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter - Storage Controller - 6.4 cm, 8.9 cm (2.5, 3.5) - SATA 6Gb/s - 600 MBps - USB 3.0 - Black (12.02.1043) — Genuine ROLIN..
Form
External Adapter
Colour
Black
Data Transfe...
600 Mbps
Supported Dr...
2.5 & 3.5-inch SATA HDD & SSD
R669
Ex Tax:R582
Brand: DELOCK
Stock: 100
The Internal SATA USB 2.0 Adapter DeLOCK 62853 allows installation of an mSATA SSD (half-size or full-size) as a replacement for a 2.5" HDD. The adapt..
Form
External Adapter
Adapter Type
M.2 Adapter
Product Type
M.2 SSD Adapter
Data Transfe...
6 Gbps
R672
Ex Tax:R584
Brand: UNITEK
Stock: 15
The Unitek Y-3324 is a versatile USB 3.0 adapter designed to connect IDE and SATA storage devices to a computer via USB. It supports 2.5-inch and 3.5-..
Form
External Adapter
Colour
Black
Supported Dr...
2.5 & 3.5-inch SATA HDD & SSD
Data Transfe...
5 Gbps
R688
Ex Tax:R599
Brand: LOGILINK
Stock: 300
The LogiLink AU0028A Cable Gender Changer lets you connect 2.5" and 3.5" SATA hard disk drives as well as SATA CD and DVD-ROM drives to a computer via..
Form
Adapter Cable
Colour
Black
Data Transfe...
5 Gbps
Supported Dr...
SATA & IDE HDD or SSD
R732
Ex Tax:R636
Brand: DELOCK
Stock: 13
Delock 62468 is a USB 3.0 to mSATA converter with a 2.5" frame (7 mm).SpecificationsBrand: DelockModel: 62468Conversion: USB 3.0 to mSATAFrame: 2.5" (..
Form
External Adapter
Adapter Type
M.2 Adapter
Product Type
M.2 SSD Adapter
Data Transfe...
5 Gbps
R746
Ex Tax:R649
Brand: StarTech
Stock: 7
Increase the data storage capacity of your Raspberry Pi or other development board, by connecting it directly to an M.2 NGFF SATA SSD. Perfect for cus..
Form
External Adapter
Colour
Red
Adapter Type
M.2 Adapter
Product Type
M.2 SSD Adapter
R800
Ex Tax:R696
Brand: DELOCK
Stock: 3
The Delock Converter M.2 Key B+M male to 2 x USB 3.0 Pin Header is a compact adapter card that adds two internal USB 3.0 ports to a compatible M.2 slo..
Form
External Adapter
Adapter Type
M.2 Adapter
Product Type
M.2 SSD Adapter
Data Transfe...
5 Gbps
R801
Ex Tax:R697
Brand: DELOCK
Stock: 23
DELOCK 62648 is an internal mSATA adapter that provides a Micro‑USB host interface and an mSATA output for connecting mSATA solid‑state drives. The ad..
Form
External Adapter
Colour
Black
Adapter Type
M.2 Adapter
Product Type
M.2 SSD Adapter
R824
Ex Tax:R717
Brand: DELOCK
Stock: 9
The DeLOCK 62626 internal USB 2.0 interface card connects to a host system via a SATA connector and provides an internal USB 2.0 output. Its compact d..
Form
PCIe Card
Adapter Type
PCIe Adapter Card
Supported Dr...
SATA HDD & SSD
Power Source
USB Powered
R855
Ex Tax:R744
60 mo.free
Brand: StarTech
Stock: 17
Connect an eSATA storage device to a USB 3.0 port on your laptop or desktopThe USB3S2ESATA3 USB 3.0 to eSATA drive cable lets you connect any external..
Form
Adapter Cable
Colour
Black
Data Transfe...
6 Gbps
Supported Dr...
SATA HDD & SSD
R873
Ex Tax:R759
Brand: NEDIS
Stock: 8
Nedis HDADIS110BK Storage Drive — Genuine NEDIS product supplied by DistriNode.Available with live stock, verified product data, official manufacturer..
Form
External Adapter
Supported Dr...
2.5 & 3.5-inch SATA HDD & SSD
Adapter Type
USB Storage Adapter
Power Source
USB Powered
R878
Ex Tax:R763
Brand: DELOCK
Stock: 51
The DeLOCK 61065 is an internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 adapter with an M.2 male connector that expands a system by two USB 5 Gbps Type-A female ports. The comp..
Form
PCIe Card
Colour
Black
Data Transfe...
5 Gbps
Adapter Type
PCIe Adapter Card
R889
Ex Tax:R773
Brand: DELOCK
Stock: 500
This Delock converter connects to a PC or notebook via a USB port and enables the connection of HDDs, SSDs and other drives with a 22‑pin SATA interfa..
Form
External Adapter
Colour
Black
Supported Dr...
2.5 & 3.5-inch SATA HDD & SSD
Data Transfe...
5 Gbps
R893
Ex Tax:R776
60 mo.free
Brand: ACT
Stock: 1019
The ACT AC1515 USB 3.2 Gen1 to SATA Adapter Cable provides a simple way to connect 2.5" and 3.5" SATA SSDs or HDDs to a computer via USB A for data tr..
Form
Adapter Cable
Colour
Black
Adapter Type
Drive Dock & Enclosure
Supported Dr...
2.5 & 3.5-inch SATA HDD & SSD
R914
Ex Tax:R795
Brand: RENKFORCE
Stock: 287
USB 2.0 to IDE/SATA Converter Renkforce P-ATA IDE – USB 2.0 interface for PATA (IDE) and SATA drives
The Renkforce USB 2.0 to IDE/SATA Converter P-ATA IDE provides a USB 2.0 connection that allows direct access to 2.5" and 3.5" PATA (IDE) and SATA har..
Form
External Adapter
Supported Dr...
SATA & IDE HDD or SSD
Adapter Type
USB Storage Adapter
Power Source
USB Powered
R953
Ex Tax:R829
Brand: IcyBox
Stock: 23
ICY BOX IB-1233CL-CR is a two-bay docking and clone station for 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA HDDs and SSDs. It can clone drives on its own without a computer..
Form
External Adapter
Colour
Black
Supported Dr...
2.5 & 3.5-inch SATA HDD & SSD
Data Transfe...
5 Gbps
R1,032
Ex Tax:R898
Brand: DIGITUS
Stock: 2
DIGITUS DA-70325 - Storage Controller - 6,4 cm, 8,9 cm (2.5, 8,90cm (3.5)) - ATA / SATA 3Gb/s - 300MBps - USB3.0 (DA-70325) — Genuine DIGITUS product ..
Form
External Adapter
Colour
Black
Supported Dr...
2.5 & 3.5-inch SATA HDD & SSD
Data Transfe...
3 Gbps
R1,066
Ex Tax:R927
Brand: DELOCK
Stock: 26
The DeLOCK 62732 internal M.2 adapter allows installation of an M.2 SSD (2230/2242/2260/2280) or an mSATA SSD (half size or full size). It supports co..
Form
External Adapter
Colour
Black
Adapter Type
M.2 Adapter
Product Type
M.2 SSD Adapter
R1,066
Ex Tax:R927
Brand: DELOCK
Stock: 4
This Delock combo converter enables installation of an M.2 PCIe NVMe or SATA M.2 SSD in sizes 2280, 2260, 2242 and 2230 and connects to a PC or laptop..
Form
PCIe Card
Colour
Black
Supported Dr...
M.2 NVMe SSD
Adapter Type
PCIe Adapter Card
R1,086
Ex Tax:R944
Brand: StarTech
Stock: 10
SATA to USB Adapter Cable | SATA III 6Gbps | 2.5" or 3.5" SSD or HDD | PortableThis SATA to USB cable is an external drive adapter that gives you quic..
Form
Adapter Cable
Colour
Black
Adapter Type
Adapter Cable
Supported Dr...
2.5 & 3.5-inch SATA HDD & SSD
R1,089
Ex Tax:R947
Brand: AKASA
Stock: 1
The Akasa AK-AU3-07BK is a compact cable gender changer that converts a USB 3.1 A connection to a SATA interface. Measuring 0.2 m in length and finish..
Form
External Adapter
Colour
Black
Data Transfe...
5 Gbps
Supported Dr...
SATA HDD & SSD
R1,414
Ex Tax:R1,229