External enclosure Orico 2139C3-G2-CR-EP Storage Case 2.5" 10Gbps Type-C Transparent

Orico 2139C3-G2-CR-EP is an external enclosure for 2.5" HDD/SSD, aimed at anyone who wants a quick and easy way to turn an internal drive into a portable USB device. It positions itself as a practical mid-range solution with a modern USB 3.1 Type-C Gen2 interface and support for UASP for faster transfer. The transparent case allows you to see the actual drive inside, which is both useful and visually pleasing. No drivers are needed under Windows, Mac, and Linux, just plug it in and work.

What you get

The enclosure is compatible with 2.5" HDD/SSD (7mm & 9.5mm), covering the mass market laptop drives and most 2.5" SSDs on the market. Internally, it uses a SATA I/II/III interface, so you can comfortably insert both older and newer drives without worrying about compatibility. Externally, it communicates via USB 3.1 Type-C Gen2, which combined with UASP support provides significantly better speed and lower overhead compared to older USB 2.0 or non-UASP solutions – especially with SSDs. The package includes a 0.5 m USB 3.1 AM to Type-C cable, so you can immediately connect it to both newer Type-C and older Type-A ports (through the appropriate end). This effectively gives you a mobile solution for backup, transferring large files, or using an old laptop drive as external storage.

• Enclosure type external enclosure 2.5" for hard drive/SSD, allowing easy conversion of an internal 2.5" drive into portable USB storage.
• Support for 2.5" HDD/SSD (7mm & 9.5mm), so you can use both thin SSDs and thicker laptop HDDs.
• Internal SATA I, II, III interface, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of old and new 2.5" devices.
• External USB 3.1 Type-C Gen2 interface for high-speed transfer and convenience when used with modern laptops and desktops.
• UASP support, which improves transfer speed and responsiveness when working with large files and SSDs compared to standard USB BOT mode.
• Included 0.5 m USB 3.1 AM to Type-C cable, allowing direct connection to standard USB Type-A ports on one side and the Type-C enclosure on the other.
• Transparent case, allowing you to see what drive you are using and visually monitor its installation and condition.
• No drivers for Windows/Mac/Linux are needed, making the enclosure convenient for quick plug-and-play use on different systems.
• 24 months warranty, providing peace of mind for daily use and frequent transport.

Who it is suitable for

This solution is convenient if you have a free 2.5" drive from an old laptop and want to use it for backup, large games, movies, or work projects. It is suitable for technical users who appreciate the higher speed of USB 3.1 Gen2 and UASP, but also for complete beginners who just want a “plug and play” box. If you are looking for something for 3.5" desktop HDDs or for a NAS case, this is not the right form factor.

The combination of transparent design, USB 3.1 Type-C Gen2, and UASP support makes Orico 2139C3-G2-CR-EP a very practical choice for a modern and fast external storage solution. It is especially valuable that you simply insert the drive, plug in the cable, and the system recognizes it without any additional drivers.