USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter Cable for 2.5" HDD & SSD Drives

USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter Cable – Connect Your 2.5" HDD or SSD Instantly

Turn any 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or solid-state drive into a portable USB storage device in seconds. This compact USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable delivers up to 5 Gbps transfer speeds, so you can move large files fast without needing an external enclosure or power supply. Lightweight and plug-and-play, it's the perfect tool for data transfers, drive cloning, backups, and quick access to archived drives.

Key Features

• Blazing USB 3.0 Speeds: Transfers data at up to 5 Gbps (USB 3.0). With a UASP-enabled host controller, speeds are up to 70% faster than standard USB 3.0 — and fully backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1.
• Supports 2.5" HDD & SSD Drives: Works with 2.5-inch mechanical hard drives and solid-state drives using a standard 22-pin SATA interface (SATA I, II, and III up to 6 Gbps).
• Broad OS & Device Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Windows 7/8/10/11, macOS, Linux, Smart TVs, PS4, and more — no driver installation needed in most cases.
• Compliant with Serial ATA 2.6 Specification: Designed to meet SATA 2.6 revision standards for reliable, stable data connections.
• Portable & Lightweight: At approximately 23 cm in length, this cable is slim enough to slip into any laptop bag or travel pouch — ready whenever you are.
• No External Power Required: Bus-powered via your USB port for most standard drives. A secondary power cord can be used for high-power drives if needed.

Specifications

• Interface: USB 3.0 (Type-A) to 22-Pin SATA
• USB Speed: USB 3.0 — up to 5 Gbps | USB 2.0 — 480 Mbps | USB 1.1 — 12 Mbps
• SATA Support: SATA III (6 Gbps), SATA II (3 Gbps), SATA I (1.5 Gbps)
• Drive Compatibility: 2.5-inch HDD & SSD (22-pin SATA)
• Cable Length: Approx. 23 cm (±1–3 cm due to manual measurement)
• OS Compatibility: Windows 7/8/10/11, macOS, Linux
• Country of Origin: Made in China

What's in the Box

• 1× USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter Cable

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What size drives does this USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable support?

A: This adapter cable is designed for 2.5-inch hard disk drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD) that use a standard 22-pin SATA interface. It does not support 3.5-inch desktop drives or IDE/PATA drives.

Q: Do I need to install drivers to use this SATA to USB 3.0 cable?

A: In most cases, no driver installation is required. The cable is plug-and-play on Windows 7/8/10/11, macOS, and Linux. Simply connect your SATA drive to the adapter and plug it into your USB port to get started.

Q: Will this adapter work with both HDD and SSD drives?

A: Yes! The adapter is fully compatible with both 2.5-inch mechanical hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD) with a SATA interface, supporting SATA I, II, and III standards.

Q: Does the cable require an external power supply?

A: For most standard 2.5-inch drives, the cable draws power directly from your USB port — no external power supply needed. For high-power drives that may require extra power, a separate power cord can be connected.

Production & Packaging Notice

To maintain high stock availability and fast shipping times, our items are sourced from multiple verified manufacturing facilities. While the core quality, materials, and product specifications remain identical, you may notice slight variations in the packaging design, manufacturing origin, or the wording of the printed instructions.