Hagibis2230 M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure with Cooling Fan for iPhone 16 15 Pro Max ProRes, USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps to NVMe PCI-E External M.2 SSD Case for MacBook Laptop iPad Android

I got this for my Steam Deck as I have wanted to include more space than my internal drive and SD card, but one that can be connected and removed as desired. I installed a 2TB NVME into this enclosure when it arrived and hooked it up to my Deck and it started working right away. The transfer speeds are fast enough over the USB C port that there is no difference in performance compared to games loaded on the other more "native" drives. The included keychain loop which doubles as a USB C extender is a cool design and is a nice addition to the standard connector that can also be used. In fact, its so good just as an enclosure that I forgot it had the fan for a couple of weeks. Its easy enough to turn on with a little switch and has a pretty fast little fan in there spinning to cool down the drive inside. I think I have seen some minor performance bumps with this being on, but its too early to tell.

This is a unique military-look enclosure for a 2230 NVMe drive, with a switched fan and carrying bumper/keyfob. It's unique among almost all of the NVMe enclosures I have in that it's got a male USB-C plug on it. You can plug it right into your computer, phone, or other device without a connecting cable. It comes with a male-to-female short extension in case it's needed to reach your port, but I tested it directly plugged into my Macbook Pro M2 Pro.With a fairly randomly selected Kioxia 256GB NVMe drive (used) I got about 950MByte/sec read and write with the 5GB Blackmagic speed test on the aforementioned Macbook Pro. This is in line with what you'd expect from a 10 gigabit interface, and is comparable to other enclosures I've tested.The fan seems pretty noisy for what it does, but smaller fans tend to be that way. Also, I'm beginning to see a pattern with NVMe enclosures in that this one comes with two kinds of screw, and small screwdrivers for both. The drive screw uses a standard slotted screwdriver, and the single screw holding the cover on is a star/torx type. I really wish they'd stick to one, preferably a phillips, but it's a minor gripe.Generally it meets expectations, and being able to use it without a cable is a plus. When I ordered, it was listed at $33, which seems like a fair price.

I bought this because of the stellar reviews, not only does this thing not meet the speed (as stated), but it gets super hot when running. I took it apart and saw the fan the size of my fingernail. I bought a 40gbps enclosure with a normal fan and it runs beautifully. DO NOT BUY THIS.

As soon as it was opened it was obvious that the USB-C connector was not installed properly. It is clearly visibly tilted even before removing the circuit board, and it becomes even more obvious when looking at the exposed board. Clearly some insufficiencies in the assembly and inspection process. Not a good start for a not-inexpensive enclosure. The fan also only has standoffs on three of the corners, as the circuit board has components underneath where the final one would be. Probably ok, but again not ideal.

This is a good enclosure to have as it is a bit more compact and provides cooling. Please note that this only fits the smaller m.2 drives so just make sure you check which one you want to put this into. It does not have a USB A plug with this but it does have an extension type c cable that is also a strap. It blends in well and is secure so you do not have to worry about it breaking off. It does take a little bit of effort to pull the cable out. This was able to connect to my thunderbolt port as well as my type c port for other devices but this is NOT a thunderbolt device. It is easy to open with the small screw drivers provided. The casing is compact and the small to help with cooling. I like that you can turn the fan on and off. There is only one default speed but it provides extra cooling. The extension cable works really well and is pretty durable. It plugs into the drive even with the casing on the outside. You can remove the enclosure from the casing. One thing to note is that the device may not plug into certain plugs if there are other things plugged in next to it or there is a phone case. It just does not have enough clearance and you will need to use the extension. I can use this with my desktop and laptop. I had no issues connecting this to pc or mac (although you may need to format the drive). The device can go up to 8 TB in terms of compatible storage. The transfer rate on this is pretty quick but varies based on the medium. The installation is not too difficult and it is straight forward. The case is durable even without the cover. Without the cover, the casing will scratch easily. One thing I will say is make sure you have the correct m2 drive that is compatible with this. Once it has been installed, the drive is well protected and secure so it will not move around and it had no problems with connection. It was a stable connection with no kind of disconnect. Overall I am happy with this enclosure and being able to use it with type c or thunderbolt (although it is NOT thunderbolt) for both my pc and mac. There were no drivers that I needed go install so if is a quick plug and play. The only thing I had to do was format the drive. The cable extension cable provided is a nice touch that allows you to use it as a strap and cable. The transfer speed is pretty good but again it all depends on the drive you put in as well. It is not too high priced consider it does come with a fan as well. I like that you can control the fan but there is only one speed so just be aware of that. It is not too noisy either.