We compared two 2.5-inch hard drive enclosures: the SABRENT EC-UASP 2.5 Inch Enclosure and the UGREEN 2.5 Inch USB 3.0 Enclosure.
What we looked at
Drive support, UASP, tool-free design, build, and price.
The verdict
If you want a tool-free aluminium enclosure with UASP and a USB cable included, the SABRENT is the pick at £9.99. If you would rather pay £3.00 more for a UGREEN that lists 5Gbps USB 3.0, 7mm and 9.5mm drive support and drives up to 6TB, it is the alternative, at £12.99.
A £9.99 tool-free aluminium 2.5-inch enclosure with UASP and a cable included.
A £12.99 tool-free 2.5-inch enclosure with 5Gbps USB 3.0 and UASP.
SABRENT 2.5 Inch USB 3.0 Tool-Free Hard Drive Enclosure (EC-UASP) — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a 2.5-inch tool-free external hard drive enclosure with UASP support, an aluminium body and a USB cable included. Carries 4.6 stars from 68.2K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the UGREEN on these listings, at £9.99
- Tool-free installation
- UASP support and an aluminium body
- Very large review history (68.2K ratings)
Worth knowing
- Listing does not state a maximum drive capacity in the details we reviewed
- No stated drive height compatibility beyond 2.5-inch
Best for
- Buyers who want the lowest price
- Anyone who wants an aluminium enclosure
- Those who want the larger review history
Not ideal for
- Buyers who need a stated 6TB capacity limit
- Anyone who wants listed 7mm and 9.5mm drive support
UGREEN 2.5 Inch USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure (UASP, Tool-Free) — Up to 6TB
Intended for: Marketed as a 2.5-inch USB 3.0 enclosure with 5Gbps speed, UASP support, a tool-free design and EVA foam protection, supporting 7mm and 9.5mm drives up to 6TB. Carries 4.6 stars from 31.6K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Lists 5Gbps USB 3.0 and UASP
- 7mm and 9.5mm drives supported, up to 6TB
- Tool-free design
- EVA foam protection
Worth knowing
- Costs £3.00 more than the SABRENT on these listings
- No aluminium body stated on the listing
Best for
- Buyers who want a stated 6TB capacity
- Anyone who wants listed 7mm and 9.5mm compatibility
- Those who want foam protection
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants an aluminium body
