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product_id: 235717603
title: "ElecGear USB Mini Enclosure for 2230/2242 NVMe and SATA M.2 SSD, PCIe and Serial ATA Aluminum Housing Case with Magnet Cap, 10Gbps Flash Drive Internal Memory Stick Card Reader (NV-2242A)"
brand: "elecgear"
price: "VT11950"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Elec Gear"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/235717603-elecgear-usb-mini-enclosure-for-2230-2242-nvme-and-sata
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
---

# 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen2 speed Magnetic cap for effortless access Thermal silicon pad for heat dissipation ElecGear USB Mini Enclosure for 2230/2242 NVMe and SATA M.2 SSD, PCIe and Serial ATA Aluminum Housing Case with Magnet Cap, 10Gbps Flash Drive Internal Memory Stick Card Reader (NV-2242A)

**Brand:** elecgear
**Price:** VT11950
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Transform your old SSD into a turbocharged portable powerhouse!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ElecGear USB Mini Enclosure for 2230/2242 NVMe and SATA M.2 SSD, PCIe and Serial ATA Aluminum Housing Case with Magnet Cap, 10Gbps Flash Drive Internal Memory Stick Card Reader (NV-2242A) by elecgear
- **How much does it cost?** VT11950 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/235717603-elecgear-usb-mini-enclosure-for-2230-2242-nvme-and-sata)

## Best For

- elecgear enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted elecgear brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Thermal Management:** Includes a thermal silicon pad to keep your SSD cool during heavy transfers—no throttling, just performance.
- • **Plug & Play Across Platforms:** Seamlessly works with Windows, Mac OS, and Linux—no drivers needed, just instant productivity.
- • **Blazing 10Gbps Transfer Speeds:** Experience lightning-fast data rates up to 1000MB/s—20x faster than standard USB sticks.
- • **Universal NVMe & SATA Compatibility:** Supports both 2230 & 2242 form factor SSDs, giving you ultimate flexibility to repurpose your drives.
- • **Sleek Aluminum Build with Magnetic Cap:** Durable, lightweight metal housing with a stylish magnetic cap for quick, secure access on the go.

## Overview

The ElecGear NV-2242A Mini Enclosure converts your 2230 or 2242 NVMe or SATA SSD into a superfast external USB 3.1 Gen2 drive with up to 10Gbps transfer speeds. Crafted from lightweight aluminum with a magnetic cap and equipped with a thermal pad, it ensures durability and optimal heat dissipation. Compatible across Windows, Mac, and Linux, this plug-and-play enclosure empowers professionals to effortlessly upgrade storage performance and portability.

## Description

NV-2242A Mini Enclosure fits 2230 and 2242 internal SSD NVMe and SATA solid state drive are Supported Integrated 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A plug Unique Magnetic Cap Design for easy daily use Solid Aluminum w/ Thermal Silicon Pad design Lightweight, Compact and Blue LED Indicator Model: NV-2242A Color: Matte Gray Measures: 79.4*25.6*9.8 mm Material: Aluminum Connector: USB 3.1 Type-A Gen2 Internal Interface: PCI Express NVMe and SATA M.2 Form Factor: 30mm / 42mm Weight: 28 gram Packaging: 1* ElecGear NV-2242A (NVMe and SATA) 1* Screw for M.2 1* Thermal Pads 1* PH00 Screwdriver (Note: This is an empty case with no internal memory included!)

Review: Great for turning old SSDs into fast USB drives! - I got the enclosure to repurpose an old NVMe SSD I had lying around, and it’s been great! I used a 2242 NVMe SSD, and it turned it into a superfast flash drive with transfer speeds up to 10Gbps. Seriously faster than any regular USB stick! The magnetic cap is a nice touch, and the aluminum housing feels sturdy but lightweight. It even comes with a thermal pad to help with heat, and the blue LED indicator looks cool when it’s plugged in. Note: This is just the case, so you’ll need to have your own SSD. But once you pop one in and you format it, you’re good to go, it is just plug and play.
Review: Great little device! - Bought this after I bought a Sabrent 512GB Rocket 2242 NVMe SSD for a laptop but later on ended up not needing it. This enclosure makes for a great little portable SSD that ends up being quite a bit smaller than most other portable SSDs out there currently. Construction quality is fantastic being all metal. The SSD installation is straight-forward enough and so far it's been working great! Speeds will obviously differ depending on the SSD you use, but for me I got close-enough to the speeds the Sabrent drive is advertised for so I suspect the controller could handle much higher speeds with a more high-end SSD installed. Only word of warning is to make sure to install the included heat pad as at least in my case when transferring large files the enclosure can get a little hot. It's nothing you would end up burning yourself on, but it's clear the enclosure is also acting as a heatsink for the SSD. If you ended up using it as a portable bootable Linux or Windows drive I would imagine it could get a litter hotter with constant I/O. In any case it's a great inclosure if you have any extra 2242 SSDs laying around or if you really want to build your own portable USB SSD!

## Features

- NV-2242A mini enclosure works with both NVMe and SATA SSD in 2230 or 2242 form factor. Insert a solid state drive to build your own superfast flash drive. 10Gbps USB3.1 Gen2 Type A plug and PCIe and SATA M.2 internal interface delivers rapid data rate at 1000MB/s - 20 times faster than normal memory stick
- Slim aluminum housing features magnetic cap design and blue LED indicator. Thermal silicon pad included for better heat dissipation. Integrated connector with no more tangled cable. UASP, Trim, SMART supported. Plug & Play installation. Compatible with Windows, Mac OS and Linux
- What You Get: 1*ElecGear NV-2242A Mini Enclosure, 1*Screw for M.2, 1*Thermal Pads, 1*PH00 Screwdriver. (🔺This is an empty case with no nternal memory included!)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B082CFQYKR |
| Best Sellers Rank | #515 in Enclosures |
| Brand | ElecGear |
| Built-In Media | ElecGear NV-2242A (NVMe and SATA) enclosure, 1 screw for M.2, 1 thermal pad, 1 PH00 screwdriver |
| Color | NVMe and SATA USB A |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (229) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gigabits Per Second |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 30 Millimeters |
| Hardware Interface | Memory Stick, PCI, Solid State Drive, USB Type C |
| Hardware Platform | Windows |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 3.13"L x 1.01"W x 0.39"H |
| Item Weight | 0.06 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | ElecGear |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
| Supported Devices Quantity | 1 |
| UPC | 733424230141 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ElecGear
- **Color:** NVMe and SATA USB A
- **Hardware Interface:** Memory Stick, PCI, Solid State Drive, USB Type C
- **Hardware Platform:** Windows
- **Product Dimensions:** 3.13"L x 1.01"W x 0.39"H

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for turning old SSDs into fast USB drives!
*by A***Z on October 17, 2024*

I got the enclosure to repurpose an old NVMe SSD I had lying around, and it’s been great! I used a 2242 NVMe SSD, and it turned it into a superfast flash drive with transfer speeds up to 10Gbps. Seriously faster than any regular USB stick! The magnetic cap is a nice touch, and the aluminum housing feels sturdy but lightweight. It even comes with a thermal pad to help with heat, and the blue LED indicator looks cool when it’s plugged in. Note: This is just the case, so you’ll need to have your own SSD. But once you pop one in and you format it, you’re good to go, it is just plug and play.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little device!
*by A***X on January 18, 2021*

Bought this after I bought a Sabrent 512GB Rocket 2242 NVMe SSD for a laptop but later on ended up not needing it. This enclosure makes for a great little portable SSD that ends up being quite a bit smaller than most other portable SSDs out there currently. Construction quality is fantastic being all metal. The SSD installation is straight-forward enough and so far it's been working great! Speeds will obviously differ depending on the SSD you use, but for me I got close-enough to the speeds the Sabrent drive is advertised for so I suspect the controller could handle much higher speeds with a more high-end SSD installed. Only word of warning is to make sure to install the included heat pad as at least in my case when transferring large files the enclosure can get a little hot. It's nothing you would end up burning yourself on, but it's clear the enclosure is also acting as a heatsink for the SSD. If you ended up using it as a portable bootable Linux or Windows drive I would imagine it could get a litter hotter with constant I/O. In any case it's a great inclosure if you have any extra 2242 SSDs laying around or if you really want to build your own portable USB SSD!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent build quality and performance!
*by D***. on November 15, 2023*

This adapter greatly exceeded my expectations. Installation of the NVME drive is simple, build quality is excellent, and performance is exactly as you would expect from an NVME drive over USB3. Windows recognizes it as a SCSI device (mine is the ElecGear NV-2242A) which supports TRIM commands. The all-aluminum case combined with the included heat pads makes for excellent heat spreading and dissipation. The design allows for a heat pad on both sides of the NVME drive which provides more area to dissipate heat. The aluminum case spreads the heat very evenly across the entire body of the adapter which cools the drive better than its normal environment inside a PC (with no heatsink on the typical 2230 NVME drive). With the prices of NVME drives continually dropping, this will be my go-to whenever I need a high-performance pocket drive. There's no reason to buy an expensive high-capacity "thumb drive" unless you absolutely require the small size. This adapter with a cheap NVME blows them all out of the water. EDIT: I had to reduce my rating by one star due to heat. The case, itself, works exceptionally well to spread and dissipate heat from the NVME drive. Unfortunately the drive, itself, produces much more heat in this adapter than it does in a proper NVME slot on a motherboard. I suspect voltage regulation is to blame, though I haven't found a way to directly measure the voltage. It could be my particular NVME drives (I bought multiple) but the heat issue isn't isolated to a single adapter or a single NVME drive.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-13*