Vantec NexStar JX USB 3.2 Gen1x1 3.5/2.5 SATA Enclosure (NST-358SU3-BK)
USB 3.2 Gen1x1 and eSATA enclosure for 3.5" or 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD. Aluminum casing for cooling and vents for airflow; hot-swappable with no drivers. Positive note: praised for build quality and ease of installation
Highlights
- supports 3.5" or 2.5" SATA drives
- high transfer rates: USB 3.2 Gen1x1 and eSATA
- aluminum cooling design with vents
Pros
- Supports 3.5" or 2.5" SATA drives
- USB 3.2 Gen1x1 with up to 5 Gbps
- eSATA up to 6 Gbps
- Aluminum housing with cooling vents
- Hot-swappable, plug & play without rebooting
Cons
- Mixed feedback on stability and SATA socket
- Some report unit runs warm
- Cable/connectors perceived as flimsy
Best For
Features
- Supports 3.5" or 2.5" SATA III HDD/SSD drives in a single enclosure
- SATA III up to 6 Gbps; compatible with SATA II/I and uses UASP for performance
- Aluminum enclosure promotes cooling with vented design for heat dissipation
- USB 3.2 Gen1x1 up to 5 Gbps and eSATA up to 6 Gbps transfer rates
- Plug & play via USB or eSATA with hot-swappable operation and no drivers required
