JEYI Wire-Free M.2 2230 NVMe Enclosure, USB-C 10Gbps Portable SSD Adapter

Overall: Good solid construction. Would happily buy again. Pros: + Feels durable + Easy to assemble and use + Power Indicator is a nice touch + Very small and portable + Good value for money + Handy strap to loop through body of enclosure + Came with small screwdriver (very thoughtful) + Extra screws provided (1 of each) + Fast speed vs. form factor for the M.2 NVMe you decide to install (this is only the case/enclosure). Cons: - Thermal pad is provided and is a bit hard to apply as it looked like mine came somewhat precut in squares. I assume that is to help size the pad correctly. However, this means that you likely will end up with clean cut breaks in the thermal compound over the memory controller of your M.2 NVMe. For those who are more particular, you may want to opt to purchase your own thermal pad Considerations: * As others have mentioned, if you are writing files for a long period, you will need to let the device cool for a few minutes before resuming your writing/copying (I was cloning a 500Gb drive). This behavior happens for all M.2 SSDs of this size and is not related to this product. * Using an infrared thermometer, the peak temps I reached after intense file copying was ~60.5C and moderate copying reached ~44C. I found the aluminum body does cool quickly, however it’s important to avoid touching the body for too long. Overall, great product and will happily purchase again.

Had a spare 256GB SSD after replacing the drive in my Surface Pro 9 and was looking for something to do with it. Got this on a whim and couldn't be happier. Happy enough to get a 2TB drive to put in this instead of the smaller drive that I had as a spare. Now I have a nice small portable SSD that holds a ton a data that fits anywhere and takes up almost no space in my bag or pocket. As almost everything these days has a USB-C port I don't need any extra cables or adapters to keep with this enclosure. USB-C plug is very solid and not wiggle. Only downsides I have has with this unit is that it will get hot with large data transfers and the magnetic top could stand to have a bit stronger magnets as they put the loop on it and it will not hold together and you will end up with a top cover and no drive if you use it to attach to anything. DO NOT USE IT THIS WAY unless you augment the magnetic cover with something like a small rubber band. I do not run speed tests as that shows only ideal transfers and not real world use cases but I have seen write speeds exceeding 550 mbps on some file transfers from other SSDs.

When it fits into a USB-C port it works great. Unfortunately it's very wide so more often than not it won't fit.

This is the best ever. So easy to use and I inserted A Crucial P310 1TB M.2 2230 SSD, PCIe Gen4 NVMe, Up to 7,100MB/s, Internal Solid State Drive, Ideal for Steam Deck, . This is amazingly fast, very light, small and is perfect for phone filming. No brainer Love this this setup.

Does it work? Yes. Does it take some finagling to get the SSD seated correctly? Definitely. The design could’ve been improved for easier installation, as getting the SSD properly aligned can be a bit tricky. However, once it’s set up, the enclosure works flawlessly, delivering fast transfer speeds as advertised. Its compact, lightweight form factor makes it highly portable, perfect for travel or quick data transfers. That said, I’d be cautious using it as a long-term solution. The thermal management seems lacking—the included "thermal paste" doesn’t appear sufficient for effective heat dissipation. This could potentially lead to overheating issues, which might degrade SSD performance over time. While it handles short bursts of activity well, I wouldn’t rely on it for heavy, continuous use. Overall, it’s a convenient, functional enclosure that does its job, but with room for improvement in design and thermal handling. Great for temporary use or quick backups. While the operational temperatures of the JEYI 2230 M.2 enclosure are within the manufacturer's specified range, it's important to note that heat is a significant factor affecting the longevity of solid-state drives (SSDs). Elevated temperatures can weaken the tunnel oxide layer in SSDs, leading to an increase in bit errors and potentially reducing the drive's lifespan. Therefore, maintaining optimal temperatures is crucial to ensure the durability and reliability of your SSD.

This is a great little m.2 ssd case. The build is very sturdy being made of machined aluminum. Includes heat dissipating thermal pads and a screwdriver as well as a convenient lanyard to attach to the cap. The cap attaches via 2 small magnets. Two locator pins keep the cap from twisting. I'm not really sure why there is a lanyard except for to make it easier to keep track of the cap. The magnets are not strong enough to keep the cap attached if the lanyard were to be attached to a Keychain. But the magnets keep the cap attached if you put it in a drawer or possibly in your pocket. An improved design might include a latch of some sort to keep the two sections from detaching unintentionally.

This product is very well designed. The enclosure has a smooth finish and we designed a magnetic top. BUT, when using it with a SABRENT Rocket Q4 2230 NVMe 4.0 2TB the performance was poor. Trying to move 500MB in files the performance dived. This was done on a brand new MacBook Pro M3 Pro with 36GB of RAM and 2TB SSB. The transfer time started at 10 minutes. After a few minutes, the device heated up and the transfer time went to 2 hours. I then tested the same SSB in an ICY BOX enclosure to compare. The ICY BOX enclosure completed the transfers in 10 minutes. Therefore, the performance issue clearly lies in the JEYI 2230 Only M.2 Enclosure. I'll PASS on this one.

M.2 drive barely fits and that is WITH OUT thermal pads. M.2 drive will definitely NOT fit with included Thermal Pads. I had to use much thinner thermal pads that I just so happened to have laying around and STILL the enclosure DOES NOT CLOSE all of the way. I can get a few turns on the screw and I suppose the good news is the enclosure now has ventilation since it can't close completely. The enclosure needs to be redesigned in order to allow for thermal pads to be installed with the M.2 drive. I am considering returning this item...

Nice tiny little enclosure. Attach the loop as instructed and, along with the magnetic cap, you have a tidy and secure unit always at the ready.

Not suitable for large transfers. It heats up very quickly. Anything beyond 10GB will require qctive cooling and not guaranteed to work.

Es muy bueno es realmente pequeño para transferencias grandes recomiendo ponerle algo fresco para evitar que se caliente demasiado, el conector usb c es un poco más largo de lo normal pero eso ayuda si lo vas a conectar a un celular o iOS con funda pues ya no tendrás que retirarla en general es genial y pequeño

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Ho acquistato questa enclosure NVME 2230 per avere sempre con me 1TB di spazio e devo dire che sono rimasto estremamente soddisfatto. La qualità costruttiva è eccellente: il case è in alluminio, solido e ben rifinito, con un design super compatto che facilita il trasporto senza occupare spazio. L’installazione del NVME è stata semplicissima anche grazie al cacciavite incluso nella confezione e non ho avuto alcun problema: basta svitare le 2 vitine, inserire l’SSD, fissarlo e richiudere. Le prestazioni sono davvero ottime, con velocità di trasferimento elevate e stabili, ideali sia per backup veloci che per utilizzare l’SSD come disco esterno quotidiano come faccio io con il mio S25 Ultra. Devo dire che si scalda abbastanza durante i trasferimenti di file di grosse dimensioni, non tanto da scottarsi ma per fare il suo lavoro di dissipazione resta caldo per qualche minuto anche dopo aver finito. Un altro punto a favore è la compatibilità: ha funzionato subito sia su Windows che su Android, senza driver aggiuntivi. In sintesi, è un prodotto che offre ottimo rapporto qualità-prezzo, perfetto per chi vuole dare nuova vita a un SSD 2230 inutilizzato o creare un’unità esterna veloce e portatile. Consigliatissimo! Acquistato a giugno 2024 e pagato 26,67€