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Comfy.n · 06-14-2023, 07:07 PM

I bought a 2TB M2 SSD that I plan to use as backup for the existing M2 on my lappy. So i needed an enclosure to connect it via USB 3.0, and I have only USB-A ports - no USB-C.

While searching for good cost-benefit tool-free enclosures, I found this one, which includes only a USB-C to USB-C cable:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RVC6F9Y

I decided to go for it, so I had to order one of two extra accessories to make it work at USB 3.0 speed. Obvious choice would be an alternative USB-C to USB-A cable to connect the enclosure, but I opted for a USB plug adapter:
https://www.mcdodolife.com/products/...-3-0-convertor

I'm hoping this setup will work well with the original cable provided with the enclosure, but it seems to me that if it was USB-C to USB-A instead of USB-C to USB-C it would address the majority of consumer use cases.

06-14-2023, 07:07 PM	#1496
Comfy.n want to learn what I want Posts: 1,639 Karma: 7908443 Join Date: Sep 2020 Device: none	I bought a 2TB M2 SSD that I plan to use as backup for the existing M2 on my lappy. So i needed an enclosure to connect it via USB 3.0, and I have only USB-A ports - no USB-C. While searching for good cost-benefit tool-free enclosures, I found this one, which includes only a USB-C to USB-C cable: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RVC6F9Y I decided to go for it, so I had to order one of two extra accessories to make it work at USB 3.0 speed. Obvious choice would be an alternative USB-C to USB-A cable to connect the enclosure, but I opted for a USB plug adapter: https://www.mcdodolife.com/products/...-3-0-convertor I'm hoping this setup will work well with the original cable provided with the enclosure, but it seems to me that if it was USB-C to USB-A instead of USB-C to USB-C it would address the majority of consumer use cases. Last edited by Comfy.n; 06-14-2023 at 07:56 PM.