SATA to USB 3.0 Cable, BENFEI USB 3.0 to SATA III Hard Drive Adapter Compatible for 2.5 3.5 Inch HDD/SSD Hard Drive Disk with 12V/2A Power Adapter, Support UASP

I recently purchased a SATA to USB cable, and it has been a game-changer for me. This fantastic invention allows me to convert old hard drives into massive plug-and-play USB storage devices, which has been incredibly useful. It comes with a power lead for larger hard drives, however none of the hard drives I have used have been the old spinning disk ones, so cant tell you much about if it works for them or not. In about 10 hard drives I have tried it on, there was only 1 that didn't work. I think it was the hard drive and nothing to do with the cable. The cable is easy to use and works seamlessly. I simply connect it to an old hard drive, and it instantly transforms into a portable USB storage device. This has opened up a whole new world of possibilities, as I now actively look for old computers to harvest hard drives from. The quality of the cable is excellent, and it has performed reliably every time I’ve used it. It’s sturdy and well-made, ensuring a secure connection without any data transfer issues. The plugged in device speed and performance is very good when copying files to and from. I haven't had to wait ages for large files they have been copied over in good time. The SATA to USB cable has exceeded my expectations and provided a cost-effective solution for repurposing old hard drives. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to expand their storage options in a simple and efficient way.

Got a new PC case with no room for my old 5.25" DVD drive. So got this so I could use it via usb instead. The adapter works a treat & it was a nice surprise to get a usb C charging plug (see pic) for the added power to run the drive. So far seen by Windows 11 no problem & the DVDs I've copied using it have copied at the same speeds as if it was plugged in straight to the motherboard. Highly recommend if you'd like to save some older tech. Not tried it on HDDs or SSDs. So for that purpose. I can not comment.

Fully works with my otg connected android smartphones running Android 7.1.0, so I would expect the same with all other Android operating systems using this adapter with 3.5" hdds with the 12 volt 2 amp power supply provided. The only operational discrepancy I found, but I do not regard it as an issue to be concerned about as the contents of all hdds connected in this way are all correctly shown, is that for some reason it proclaims the connected hdd as being, 'JNation usb drive', instead of correctly showing the correct and relevant hdd manufacturer of the hdd in the titling of whatever hdd is actually connected! Other than this particular discrepancy, no other operational issues were discovered when connected in this way, with connected hdds immediately recognized by my smartphones, including all files and other material previously written to these hdds by my smartphones before using this adapter with these drives, and very importantly, without having to reformat and in doing so, losing the data already installed on these drives, and access reading and writing speeds appeared to be good although not specifically checked. On testing I discovered something advantageous to the user that is not mentioned in the manufacturer's description; this item does actually have a, 'sleep', mode the existence or otherwise of this being previously asked in a question above these written reviews here which is activated after just over three minutes of inactivity, one can hear the hdd powering down after this time and powering up again on selecting the contents of a still displayed file to access. There is in this case an initial short access delay of a few seconds. I have only had this for about a week at the time of writing, so i intend to try to come back here to further update this if there emerges anything of any concern to report over and above what I have written here. I hope this might be useful to someone who might otherwise be experiencing trepidation about buying this adapter for use in a similar scenario to me as to whether it would actually and satisfactorily work or not with this particular usage as I was before purchasing, especially as this particular usage is not at all mentioned in the manufacturer's product description, so I took a chance in buying it that it would! Brent Collins.

This is a very useful piece of kit if you’re looking for a way to connect a SATA 5.25” optical drive to a computer via USB. Most of the SATA to USB converters don’t work with DVD/Blu-ray/UHD optical drives because they don’t support the APATI protocol. This one DOES. It also supplies 12v to the drive which is essential for 5.25” drives, especially if they use tray loading. The power supply you get with the current version is a 20W USB supply but because it use PD it can supply power at 12v as well as the normal 5v, and in this case it’s supplying is at 12v - I used a USB power meter to confirm this 👍🏻

Works really well, pretty fast connection to boot time. Read speeds seem pretty good.

I needed to check for data on some old HDD and wanted something quick and easy that would not take up any desk space when not needed. After a lot of comparisons, I opted for the Benfei SATA to USB cable. The packaging was very nicely done, solid and professional looking. The quality of the actual cable, power plug and connector is excellent. In use, the setup worked very well, allowing me to access my old hard drives and recover data quickly and painlessly. I probably won't need to use it again for a good while, but I know that next time I need to access legacy data I will have a solid method for doing it. Highly recommend piece of kit if you have the need.

Work great! So much better then those cheap one you buy on like Tumu

As a customer who has used the SATA to USB 3.0 Cable by BENFEI, I am here to provide a review outlining the good and bad aspects of this product. The good: 1. Compatibility: The SATA to USB 3.0 cable is compatible with various SATA devices, including 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch hard drives and solid-state drives (SSDs). This versatility allows you to connect and access your storage devices easily. 2. High-Speed Data Transfer: The USB 3.0 interface ensures fast and efficient data transfer speeds, enabling quick file transfers and backups. This is particularly useful when working with large files or performing data-intensive tasks. 3. Plug-and-Play Convenience: The cable features plug-and-play functionality, which means you can simply connect your SATA device to a computer or laptop via the USB port without the need for additional drivers or software installation. 4. Portable and Compact: The compact design of the cable makes it portable and easy to carry. This allows you to connect your SATA devices to different computers or laptops conveniently, whether at home, in the office, or while traveling. The bad: 1. Power Limitations: Some users may find that the cable's power supply through the USB connection is not sufficient for certain power-hungry 3.5-inch hard drives. In such cases, an additional power source may be required to ensure proper functioning. 2. Cable Length: Depending on the specific model or brand, the cable length may vary. Some users may find that the cable is too short for their needs, especially if they need to connect devices that are located at a distance from their computer or laptop. In summary, the SATA to USB 3.0 Cable by BENFEI offers compatibility with various SATA devices, high-speed data transfer, plug-and-play convenience, and a portable design. However, it may have power limitations for certain 3.5-inch hard drives and a potentially short cable length. Overall, it provides a convenient solution for connecting and accessing your SATA devices via USB.

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One thing I should have guessed was that the AC adapter had a UK plug. I live in Sweden and consequently got a problem. This should have been informed about in the description. If this is omitted, the seller might have adapted the delivery to the country the package was sent to EU -> EU, UK -> UK etc. Had a suitable mains adapter lying around so it worked out great. Overall good quality and works great for my XBOX.

Se siente de buena calidad, muy notorio esto con respecto a adaptadores más baratos que he tenido. Me funcionó perfecto para una unidad óptica bluray 4kuhd.

Das Produkt funktioniert einwandfrei. Meine Festplatte wird erkannt eine gute Methode um 3.5 Zoll Festplatten auf als Backup zu nutzen