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Prime Members: ORICO M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure (USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps))

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ORICO Direct US Store via Amazon has for Prime Members ORICO M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure (USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps); Size 2230/2242/2260/2280) on sale for $15.19 - 30% off w/ promotion code ORICOM2PV30 at checkout = $10.63. Shipping is free.

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  • ORICO M.2 NVMe SSD external case adopts the latest USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C interface. Support UASP acceleration protocol and support theoretical data transmission speed of up to 10Gbps. When using high-performance NVMe media, the read/write performance can exceed 900 Mbytes/sec. Included USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables, works with USB-C/USB-A hosts
  • ORICO M.2 to USB enclosure only for NVMe M-Key M.2 SSD (PCIe-based) up to 4TB, applicable to sizes 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 SSDs, ORICO PCIe NVMe case does not support M.2 SATA based SSDs, M.2 PCIe AHCI SSDs, and any SSD from Mac
  • ORICO M.2 enclosure is engineered with USB 3.1 Type c interface, support hot-shippable, Plug and Play, No Driver required. Supports Windows / Mac / Linux. This external hard disk box is suitable for connecting computers, Smartphones, laptops and other devices.
  • Made of aluminum top and plastic bottom, which ensures portability and good heat dissipation effect.
  • 4.25 x 1.16 x 0.53 inch
  • Indicator to show the working status of the solid-state drive.

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

ORICO Direct US Store via Amazon has for Prime Members ORICO M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure (USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps); Size 2230/2242/2260/2280) on sale for $15.19 - 30% off w/ promotion code ORICOM2PV30 at checkout = $10.63. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Slickdeals Staff uhsarp for sharing this deal.

Product Details:
  • ORICO M.2 NVMe SSD external case adopts the latest USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C interface. Support UASP acceleration protocol and support theoretical data transmission speed of up to 10Gbps. When using high-performance NVMe media, the read/write performance can exceed 900 Mbytes/sec. Included USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables, works with USB-C/USB-A hosts
  • ORICO M.2 to USB enclosure only for NVMe M-Key M.2 SSD (PCIe-based) up to 4TB, applicable to sizes 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 SSDs, ORICO PCIe NVMe case does not support M.2 SATA based SSDs, M.2 PCIe AHCI SSDs, and any SSD from Mac
  • ORICO M.2 enclosure is engineered with USB 3.1 Type c interface, support hot-shippable, Plug and Play, No Driver required. Supports Windows / Mac / Linux. This external hard disk box is suitable for connecting computers, Smartphones, laptops and other devices.
  • Made of aluminum top and plastic bottom, which ensures portability and good heat dissipation effect.
  • 4.25 x 1.16 x 0.53 inch
  • Indicator to show the working status of the solid-state drive.

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crankyoldman
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I've been using this enclosure for years with good results. Yes, It's limited to 10 Gbps. But it's significantly less expensive than a 20 or 40Gbps enclosure. I lost the tiny screw early so I hold it together with a rubber band.
BTW, it worked with an 8 TB SSD despite being listed as up to 4 TB.
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Slickdeals is a great place where people can share deals with each other, but you still do have to read.
Please use the coupon on item listing page, or use the code provided during checkout.
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SomethingAzn2
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Yeah idk why they chose a special screw such that they'd have to include the specific screwdriver. I just use a piece of tape
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Apr 9, 2025 4:06 PM
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megablankApr 9, 2025 4:06 PM
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Quote from SomethingAzn2 View quoted comment :
Yeah idk why they chose a special screw such that they'd have to include the specific screwdriver. I just use a piece of tape
Yea it just doesn't matter, for hotter drives I use a real m.2 heatsink instead of the lid one and just use a zip tie lol.

The orico has a pretty decent heatsink lid in its price class but ts not the same as a full metal case or full m.2 heatsink for surface area.
Apr 9, 2025 4:42 PM
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jasonwj322aApr 9, 2025 4:42 PM
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Hows the thermal management on this? I change out the SSDs quite often does anyone know if the thermal pad last with repeated removal?
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boobolooApr 9, 2025 4:55 PM
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Hows the thermal management on this? I change out the SSDs quite often does anyone know if the thermal pad last with repeated removal?
Its a standard thermal pad so when warm it comes off ok, sort of oily, but pads can break down or tear if you aren't careful or do it alot. Probably best to blast with heatgun/hair dryer before you try, and slide it off.

They do make one sided pads, my jeyi m.2 heatsink had a red pad on the bottom that had a fabric type side to prevent sticking but likely at the cost of performance. You might find them on sale somewhere, or just get a stack of regular pads, they probably cost next to nothing.

I just end up with a pile of the things like the screws because every m.2 drive and enclosure comes with spares.
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LovelyGoat9932Apr 9, 2025 6:36 PM
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I own one of these. It's decent but not great.

The entire thing, except for the heatsink and USB-C connector, is plastic. The SSD is held in place with rubber grommets, not a screw like most of these types of enclosures have. The moment you hold it in your hand and look inside, you can feel how cheaply made it is.

It does work, but I would not use it the way some have posted they are, constantly swapping drive modules in and out of it. If that's your intended use, you may want to look for something more robust.
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Apr 9, 2025 9:15 PM
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GethomeApr 9, 2025 9:15 PM
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Just bought to clone my stock 256 M2 and upgrade to a 1 TB.

Any current decent deals on a 1 TB M2 that you can recommend? Primary use for the computer is browsing.
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TealThread549Apr 9, 2025 11:21 PM
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I had two of these, don't remember exact model that kept overheating. Yes I know about installing the thermal pads correctly. I ended up trashing it and spending the $50 on the ASUS TUF Gaming A1 External M.2 NVMe SATA PCIe SSD Enclosure USB-C that cost much more but have worked flawlessly. I like ORICO for some products that have worked for many years, this didn't for a single day. YMMV?
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boobolooApr 10, 2025 6:23 AM
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Quote from LovelyGoat9932 View quoted comment :
I own one of these. It's decent but not great.

The entire thing, except for the heatsink and USB-C connector, is plastic. The SSD is held in place with rubber grommets, not a screw like most of these types of enclosures have. The moment you hold it in your hand and look inside, you can feel how cheaply made it is.

It does work, but I would not use it the way some have posted they are, constantly swapping drive modules in and out of it. If that's your intended use, you may want to look for something more robust.

Well its not that cheaply built for 10 dollars. I've seen worse. The thing with the gromet is that its just there to hold it down before the lid clamps down on it, so it doesn't have to be strong.

The alternative of screwing the m.2 down would mean that a stuck on lid due to old crusty thermal pad would be trouble. Could easily see users fracturing drives that way.


Quote from TealThread549 View quoted comment :
I had two of these, don't remember exact model that kept overheating. Yes I know about installing the thermal pads correctly. I ended up trashing it and spending the $50 on the ASUS TUF Gaming A1 External M.2 NVMe SATA PCIe SSD Enclosure USB-C that cost much more but have worked flawlessly. I like ORICO for some products that have worked for many years, this didn't for a single day. YMMV?

Well yea, but its 5x the price it better be good. The Orico is good for drives that don't get that hot, basically cheap qlc drives. High performance drives need a regular heatsink mod as stated above or entirely machined body to dissapate enough heat to not throttle under heavy workloads.

For the price of one Asus you can get 3 Oricos and 3 of these and still be under 50 after tax.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32...31855.html
Simple design is best, I don't think even the asus will beat this cooling.
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Apr 10, 2025 4:02 PM
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NervousRain2338Apr 10, 2025 4:02 PM
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Sale price is wrong. Amazon.com has it for $15.
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Apr 10, 2025 4:04 PM
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thiefraccoonApr 10, 2025 4:04 PM
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Sale price is wrong. Amazon.com has it for $15.
Slickdeals is a great place where people can share deals with each other, but you still do have to read.
Please use the coupon on item listing page, or use the code provided during checkout.
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Apr 10, 2025 6:38 PM
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MistahMeApr 10, 2025 6:38 PM
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Arrived dead, blue light turns on for a second, then turns right back off. Drive can't be formatted or accessed in Windows. Tried 3 diff drives in it, same thing. Meh
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wiffleApr 10, 2025 9:52 PM
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Quote from MistahMe View quoted comment :
Arrived dead, blue light turns on for a second, then turns right back off. Drive can't be formatted or accessed in Windows. Tried 3 diff drives in it, same thing. Meh
Just ordered one a couple hours ago. Hopefully I have better luck.
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megablankApr 11, 2025 1:34 AM
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Quote from MistahMe View quoted comment :
Arrived dead, blue light turns on for a second, then turns right back off. Drive can't be formatted or accessed in Windows. Tried 3 diff drives in it, same thing. Meh
Can't see in disk management?

Try firmware update
2 click firmware update, some of the other versions didn't work but this one should . 1.32.49
https://www.station-drivers.com/i...ang,en-gb/
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Apr 11, 2025 3:44 AM
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MistahMeApr 11, 2025 3:44 AM
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Quote from megablank View quoted comment :
Can't see in disk management?

Try firmware update
2 click firmware update, some of the other versions didn't work but this one should . 1.32.49
https://www.station-drivers.com/i...ang,en-gb/ [station-drivers.com]
That got it working! Unfortunately only writes at 40Mb/s though Frown Tried an EVO and a MSI M482 2tb, same speeds with both. But at least it's working now. Debating sending back though due to speeds (was using USB-C to USB-C just to be sure). Read a review on there about theirs being slow as well and a replacement doing better, doing an exchange on it. We shall see!
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megablankApr 11, 2025 8:44 AM
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Quote from MistahMe View quoted comment :
That got it working! Unfortunately only writes at 40Mb/s though Frown Tried an EVO and a MSI M482 2tb, same speeds with both. But at least it's working now. Debating sending back though due to speeds (was using USB-C to USB-C just to be sure). Read a review on there about theirs being slow as well and a replacement doing better, doing an exchange on it. We shall see!
Interesting because 40MB/s is usb 2.0, is it really a usb 3.0 port?

Some usb c charge cables are only usb 2.0, so use the short cable that comes with it and plug it directly to the machine to test, and or only use a good powered usb hub.

If the drives are dramless the write speeds can really suck over usb when nearly full, or when you sustain a write for an extended period, but the read speeds should still be faster than that.
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Apr 11, 2025 8:29 PM
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wiffleApr 11, 2025 8:29 PM
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Cheap $10 China AliExpress 256-NVMe on this, and I am getting 350mbps. The screw + screwdriver is moronic but still a good deal for $11.

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