---
product_id: 135414442
title: "USB3.1 Gen2 Type-C External Hard Drive Enclosure"
brand: "orico"
price: "$167484"
currency: COP
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 8
category: "Orico"
url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/135414442-usb3-1-gen2-type-c-external-hard-drive-enclosure
store_origin: CO
region: Colombia
---

# 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen2 speed Tool-free hot-swappable design Blue LED status indicator USB3.1 Gen2 Type-C External Hard Drive Enclosure

**Brand:** orico
**Price:** $167484
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** USB3.1 Gen2 Type-C External Hard Drive Enclosure by orico
- **How much does it cost?** $167484 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/135414442-usb3-1-gen2-type-c-external-hard-drive-enclosure)

## Best For

- orico enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Smart Energy Saver:** Auto sleep mode activates after 10 minutes of inactivity, extending your drive’s lifespan and reducing power waste.
- • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience up to 10Gbps data speed with USB 3.1 Gen2 and UASP support—70% faster than USB 3.0.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Works flawlessly across Windows, MacOS, Linux, and gaming consoles—your all-in-one external storage solution.
- • **Crystal Clear Monitoring:** Transparent polycarbonate enclosure lets you visually track your drive’s activity without opening it.
- • **Effortless Setup & Flexibility:** Tool-free installation with dual detachable USB-C to C and USB-A to C cables for seamless device compatibility.

## Overview

The ORICO 2.5'' Hard Drive Enclosure combines cutting-edge USB 3.1 Gen2 technology with a sleek transparent polycarbonate design, delivering ultra-fast 10Gbps data transfers and real-time drive visibility. Its tool-free, hot-swappable setup and universal OS compatibility make it the perfect portable storage upgrade for professionals and gamers alike, while smart auto-sleep functionality ensures energy efficiency and drive longevity.

## Description

desertcart.com: ORICO 2.5'' Hard Drive Enclosure Type-C USB 3.1 Gen2 to SATA 6Gbps Computer External HDD Enclosure for 7 9.5mm HDD SSD Support UASP Compatible with MacOS Windows -2139C3-G2 : Electronics

Review: Disappointing Longevity – Great at First, Then Completely Unreliable 5 star reduced to 1 star - I originally gave this product 5 stars because it worked perfectly at first. Setup was simple, transfer speeds were solid, and I liked the clear design. But after a few months, the first unit started having issues—the USB connection became unstable, and the drive would frequently disconnect or stop being recognized by my system. Thinking it was just a fluke, I bought a second unit to replace the first. Unfortunately, the second one started showing the exact same issue in under two weeks. And to be clear—I’m not moving the drive around at all. It’s securely mounted next to my router using Velcro, completely stationary. Yet the slightest touch to the cable or even nothing at all causes the drive to disconnect randomly. I've used other ORICO products in the past and never had a problem, so this was a letdown. It really feels like this particular model was built as cheaply as possible just to hit a low price point. In this case, you get what you don’t pay for—something that works briefly, then becomes a frustrating paperweight. Avoid this one if you need a reliable, long-term external enclosure.
Review: Laptop hard drive enclosure is easy to setup & works as advertised - The laptop clear plastic hard drive enclosure was nominally priced, arrived within the allotted time & was packaged well. It was very easy to set up & connect to my laptop with the provided cord. It was immediately recognized by my Win 11 PC. It functioned right out of the box & transferred data at the rated speed. I recommend this product & the e-Tailer who provided the product.

## Features

- SuperSpeed USB 3.1 with UASP: 2.5 USB C hdd enclosure is compatible with SATA III transmission protocol which is 70% faster than traditional USB3.0. The maximum data transfer rate of the USB 3.0 interface is 6Gbps;The blue LED indicator to let you know the working status of this hard disk enclosure easily
- Plug & Play: Tool free installation design makes you don't need any tools, With the detachable two cable USB-C to C and USB-A to C (50cm), it is quite flexible to connect more devices and support hot-swapping
- Transparent to Find: ORICO 2.5 hard drive enclosure is made by high quality PC transparent board which allows you to see the inside drive without opening it,monitoring all-round view when drive working
- Auto Sleep: The usb to sata hard drive enclosure with the function of 10 minutes auto sleep mode that can greatly reducing the invalid energy consumption, prolonging the service life of the hard disk and protect the hard drive data for you
- Universal Compatibility: Supports Windows 10/8.1/7, LINUX, Mac OS 8.0 and above systems. Compatible with 2.5Inch SSD and HDD with SATA port and so on. It is a reliable portable hard drive case for work from home or at the office, also an ideal to expand storage for smart TV,PS4 and PS4 Pro, Xbox one, Xbox one x,etc

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07R9HVZMX |
| Best Sellers Rank | #11 in Enclosures |
| Brand | ORICO |
| Color | Transparent |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 12,373 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gigabits Per Second |
| Enclosure Material | Polycarbonate (PC) |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Hardware Interface | USB Type C |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.92"L x 3.11"W x 0.51"H |
| Item Height | 0.51 inches |
| Manufacturer | ORICO |
| Material | Polycarbonate (PC) |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 6 TB |
| Product Dimensions | 4.92"L x 3.11"W x 0.51"H |
| Supported Devices Quantity | 1 |
| Warranty Description | 12 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ORICO
- **Color:** Transparent
- **Hardware Interface:** USB Type C
- **Hardware Platform:** PC
- **Product Dimensions:** 4.92"L x 3.11"W x 0.51"H

## Images

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## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this unit be opened once it's used?  I don't want to break it to replace the drive inside.**
A: I open mine from time to time and change out  the drives.  Someday I will buy more of these boxes and won't have to do that, anymore.  It is easy.  Requires no tools.

**Q: The video says that 3 minutes frequent sleep harms the drive. i am not sure i follow that. does it mean i lose my hdd data under what conditions?**
A: You won't loose your data from the drive going to sleep. It's just "harmful" to an SSD because everytime your PC goes to sleep or hibernates it writes to your SSD essentially storig what you have running. If your computer cycles sleep/hybernation frequently then you put unnecessary writes on the SSD essentially shortening it's lifespan. Typically it is good practice to disable the sleep/hybernate features along with a few others like indexing and recycle bin storage. There are plenty of guides on how to help extend the life and performance of your SSD, just simply Google search it.

**Q: Does it work with windows to go?**
A: I would bet probably so. Windows-to-go is dependent on your hard drive choice, but I have seen it work when "it really shouldn't".  Where most people get sidelined is not the drive choice but the bios/setup settings on the pc/laptop/etc device. The variance among them is huge.

**Q: What are the differences between the 5 price options?**
A: The price options are for different products; built to hold larger vs. smaller capacity drives.  Understand what you want/need and then order the product that meets your need.  I have the smallest capacity drive and it works great for what I wanted.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Disappointing Longevity – Great at First, Then Completely Unreliable 5 star reduced to 1 star
*by D***4 on April 28, 2025*

I originally gave this product 5 stars because it worked perfectly at first. Setup was simple, transfer speeds were solid, and I liked the clear design. But after a few months, the first unit started having issues—the USB connection became unstable, and the drive would frequently disconnect or stop being recognized by my system. Thinking it was just a fluke, I bought a second unit to replace the first. Unfortunately, the second one started showing the exact same issue in under two weeks. And to be clear—I’m not moving the drive around at all. It’s securely mounted next to my router using Velcro, completely stationary. Yet the slightest touch to the cable or even nothing at all causes the drive to disconnect randomly. I've used other ORICO products in the past and never had a problem, so this was a letdown. It really feels like this particular model was built as cheaply as possible just to hit a low price point. In this case, you get what you don’t pay for—something that works briefly, then becomes a frustrating paperweight. Avoid this one if you need a reliable, long-term external enclosure.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Laptop hard drive enclosure is easy to setup & works as advertised
*by S***A on December 9, 2025*

The laptop clear plastic hard drive enclosure was nominally priced, arrived within the allotted time & was packaged well. It was very easy to set up & connect to my laptop with the provided cord. It was immediately recognized by my Win 11 PC. It functioned right out of the box & transferred data at the rated speed. I recommend this product & the e-Tailer who provided the product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good and inexpensive.
*by S***K on October 15, 2025*

Works great is easy to use and set up. The read and write works well. Able to use an OS Linux with no problems.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-25*