M.2 SSD enclosures

What is an M.2 SSD enclosure?

An M.2 SSD enclosure is a compact aluminum casing for an M.2 SSD card. By placing your SSD in the enclosure, you connect it to your MacBook or PC via USB-C. The result: a lightning-fast external drive for a fraction of the price of a ready-made external SSD.

iMounts offers enclosures for NVMe SSDs (PCIe) and NGFF SSDs (SATA), in 2230, 2242, and 2280 formats. Check the product page for the compatible SSD types for your model.

Why choose an M.2 enclosure with USB-C?

An M.2 enclosure is cheaper than a ready-made external SSD with comparable specifications. You buy the enclosure separately and choose which SSD to install yourself - more control over capacity and budget.

• Faster than a standard external HDD or USB-A SSD
• USB-C connection - directly to your MacBook
• Up to 10 Gbps read speed (with NVMe SSD)
• Compact enclosure - fits in any bag
• Silent operation - no moving parts

Edit directly on external SSD

MacBook users with limited internal storage benefit most from an M.2 enclosure. Thanks to the high read and write speeds (up to 10 Gbps), you can edit files directly on the external SSD - even high-quality video files.

This way, you keep your internal MacBook storage free for the system, while all your projects are on the external drive. One cable, always accessible.