Review: Satechi Mini NVMe SSD Enclosure Turns Drives into Fast USB Sticks

Fast Summary:

• The Satechi M.2 NVMe Mini SSD enclosure is a hybrid between a USB stick and an external SSD enclosure.
• It requires users too provide thier own 2230 mm M.2 SSDs, which are difficult to source.
• Features compact dimensions (4.5 x 3 x 1.3 cm) and weighs only 35 grams, with a housing made of aluminum and tempered glass displaying the SSD inside.
• Provides high data transfer rates: writing speed up to 897MBps and reading speed up to 995MBps via USB-C connection; includes a 20-centimeter extension cable.
• Cooling system uses air slots and an active fan that operates continuously at noise levels fluctuating between 40-60 decibels with temperature-dependent speed control reaching up to 10,000 RPM at higher temperatures (50°C).
• Potential drawbacks include fan noise during operation and compatibility concerns when used with iPhones due to internal microphone interference; external microphones are recommended in such cases.
• Marketed as suitable for use with Mac, iPad, iPhone devices but noted as lacking significant alternatives in its niche for compact NVMe enclosures.

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