StarTech.com SM2NGFFMBU33 M.2 SSD Enclosure for M.2 SATA SSDs - USB 3.0 (5Gbps) with UASP - External M.2 SSD Enclosure - Aluminum

This product includes the USB 3.0 to M.2 NGFF SSD enclosure, a USB 3.0 cable, the SSD screw kit and Mini screw driver. The assembly was relatively quick, but a little difficult due to the tiny screw sizes. The enclosure is able accept different drive lengths by moving the drive mounting stand. The enclosure is aluminum and light weight, perfect for throwing into your laptop bag. Its sturdy construction ensures that the contained drive will not get damaged. It also has ventilation holes on both sides to prevent overheating. This enclosure is perfect for turning your M.2 SSD into a portable unit. I received this product in exchange for an unbiased review.

The build quality and the compact size on the SSD ultra portable external drive were the first thing I noticed straight out of the box. Also given all the tools needed including the mini screwdriver was a plus so I could install the drive quickly. Most drives I have seen are in a plastic housing and the housing will make sure to protect and add longevity to the drive to be used over and over again.

I've purchased a couple of these when they came out as our IT dept was rolling out SSD drives in our organization. I have had no issues with those two, therefore the rating. HOWEVER, when I received this one last week, I noticed the SSD drive would not slide in as easy as it would on the others. After closer examination, I see that there are 5 contacts on the left when inserting the SSD drive into the enclosure and it doesn't seem to fit in. If I look at the others I purchased, I see 4 contacts on the left with a space in between them. The part numbers and all other HW info is the same on this one vs the others. Is this a defect? Should I purchase another to see if it mirrors the ones I already have and work? Thank you.

Hi, i have the SM2NGFFMBU33 i added a crucial P1 M.2 2280, after connecting the unit to the computer, it fails to recognize the SSD -. Windows can see the Disk 2 Removable but states no Media. the SSD is connected and if i put it in a laptop it works fine. advice? Thanks

Supported TRIM perfectly BUT only after a search for the correct ASM 1153E firmware file - 140509_A1_82_40.bin then update with a third party MPtool application. This was done at my own risk - I do not recommend other users do this as they may render the unit non-functional. Perhaps I had an unit with older firmware. Suggestion - maybe provide the ASM1153E firmware which supports TRIM directly on the startech website rather than have to search at least an hour to fix it. TRIM is important for optimal SSD function. Build quality etc is good but only 3 star for this reason.

This is a good quality enclosure as far as function and overall build. The instructions are poor and what should be a mindless install had me stumped for a bit. The instructions talk of a standoff installed...Mine was in the bag and I thought it was to screw the m.2 down. I was missing the screws for the end of the enclosure as none were provided. This should be a fast install but wow for some reason I had to read and figure this out. Then I looked at other reviews and found out that this is common. The screw is too short....no its the right length you need to screw down the stand off with the nut and then the other screw ...screws in the standoff. The enclosure works well but I still found it frustrating that what should take zero instructions took me time to figure out...and the poor instructions made thing even more difficult to understand. On top of that missing screws ...well thats an incomplete product. Good and bad with this but function is what really matters and for that it is ok I reviewed this product in exchange for an unbiased review.

I needed to migrate the data from a dead laptop and picked one of these up yesterday. Mounting the M.2 drive to the board is ridiculous, as the screw/nuts included are too tiny to be handled easily and don't feel solidly connected. The back panel on mine is misaligned (badly drilled holes), as only 1 screw can be used, the other is off-centered.

I bought this to use the spare M.2 SSD from an upgrade. It works as an external drive via the Microsoft UAS mass storage driver. The drive is listed as ASMT 2115 and can be formated. However, the Samsung SSD EVO 850 256GB cannot be recognised by Samsung Data Migration. There does not seem to be a way around this so a little dissapointing :(

I bought this 2 days ago, received it today. Product looks flimsy. The only thing i wasn't impressed was the front enclose cap/lid is missing ! I am not sure if i want to keep it or send it back. Since the SSD slides out without the front plate :( .

Never received the item.