SKU:USB3S2SAT3CB
StarTech.com USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA III Hard Drive Adapter Cable w/ UASP - SATA to USB 3.0 Converter for SSD / HDD
This SATA to USB cable is an external drive adapter that gives you quick and easy access to a SATA drive through the USB-A port on a laptop.
Upgrade the Drive on Your Laptop
This SATA solid-state (SSD) or hard drive (HDD) adapter lets you upgrade to an external 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD.
The cable lets you:
Faster Transfer Speeds with UASP
The cable supports USB 3.0 data transfer speeds of 5Gbps. But, you can experience transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0, when connected to a computer that also supports UASP. With UASP you can utilize the full potential of a SATA III SSD or HDD. UASP is supported in Windows® 8, Mac OS X (10.8 or above), and Linux®.
In testing, UASP performs with a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance.
At the same peak in testing, UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources.
Connect from Anywhere
The SATA to USB cable is a portable solution that tucks away nicely in a laptop bag -- no external power is required. The cable lets you easily swap between drives with no need to install the drive inside an enclosure. It's plug-and-play and doesn't require drivers.
Note:This product is not compatible with 3.5 in. hard drives. For 3.5 in. drive support, please see our USB to SATA Cable with Supplemental Power (USB312SAT3).
USB3S2SAT3CB is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
More from the Manufacturer
The StarTech.com USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA III Hard Drive Adapter Cable provides exceptional data transfer speeds by combining USB 3.0 connectivity with UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) support. This ensures faster performance when accessing both SSDs and HDDs through increased throughput, reduced latency, and optimized command queuing. Users can expect transfer rates up to 5 Gbps, significantly reducing wait times during file transfers, backups, or disk cloning tasks. This adapter cable is ideal for professionals and enthusiasts who demand efficient and reliable storage access without bottlenecks.
Designed specifically for 2.5-inch SATA III hard drives and solid-state drives, the StarTech.com adapter supports a wide range of devices. Whether you're upgrading your laptop storage or recovering data from an old drive, this converter cable ensures easy connection to any computer with a USB 3.0 port. Thanks to its backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1, users can connect to older systems, maintaining versatility across different operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux without requiring additional drivers.
StarTech.com's SATA to USB 3.0 adapter cable features a simple plug-and-play setup, allowing users to quickly connect and access their storage devices without complicated installation processes. The sturdy cable and connectors ensure reliable physical connections, minimizing signal loss and wear over time. Its compact and portable design makes it an excellent tool for on-the-go data transfer, diagnostics, and drive cloning. Whether for personal or professional use, this adapter delivers dependable performance combined with the convenience of easy portability.
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