Ugreen Unveils Its Super-Fast 80Gbps Thunderbolt 5 NVMe Enclosure For SSDs
If you've got a recent Mac or a Windows laptop with a Thunderbolt port, then you should be using a compatible external SSD with it for faster storage. With the latest Thunderbolt-compatible computers, you can take advantage of some incredible transfer speeds. For example, this new Ugreen NVMe 80Gbps SSD enclosure can harness the extra speed offered by Thunderbolt 5 ports which are now available on the latest Apple Mac mini M4 Pro models.
The Ugreen enclosure can accept M.2 NVMe SSDs and supports Thunderbolt 4/5 interfaces with read and write speeds up to 7,000 MB/s, depending on the type of SSD you fit in the enclosure. With a faster SSD you can speed up your workflow by backing up faster and more efficiently by transferring massive files thanks to a 80Gbps bandwidth which can see a 100GB 8K video file transferred in under 15 seconds.
Advanced Chip Technology
Built around the advanced JHL9480 chip, the Ugreen 80Gbps NVMe enclosure not only has a fast rating but it's also works with Windows, Linux and macOS computers. You choose the SSD you want to put inside the enclosure based on the kind of speeds and performance you're looking for.
The Ugreen 80Gbps NVMe enclosure would be suitable for the new Mac mini M4 Pro as well as any ... More computer that has Thunderbolt 4 or USB 4 ports.
One myth about SSDs is they run cooler than a traditional mechanical hard drives. However, that's not always the case. The faster an SSD is, the hotter it will run and so you need an enclosure that can cool the SSD down either using a massive heatsink or with a fan. Without adequate cooling, the SSD could have its speed throttled by its controller chip to keep the heat in check.
To handle the heat issue, the Ugreen 80Gbps NVMe enclosure has a built-in PWM Turbofan which is very quiet but able to shift enough air through the enclosure to actively cool the SSD and keep it working efficiently. The fan speed is automatically adjusted depending on the internal temperature of the enclosure. Thanks to the fan's variable speed, it can quickly discharge any heat generated by the SSDs memory chips.
By reducing the operating temperature of the SSD, the transfer speeds can be stabilized and the life of the unit will be extended. Incidentally, the fan inside the Ugreen enclosure only kicks into action when the internal temperature reaches 40°C.
The Ugreen 80Gbps NVMe enclosure takes M.2280 NVMe SSDs.
Thunderbolt 5 And USB 4
Designed for use with Thunderbolt 5 and USB4 V2.0, the Ugreen 80Gbps NVMe enclosure is also backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4, USB4 V1.0. It works with computers like the Apple MacBook Pro M4 Pro / M4 Max, Mac Mini M4 Pro. However, the enclosure is not compatible with Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.2, 3.1, 3.0 and USB2.0 so make sure your computer has a Thunderbolt 4/5 or a USB4 ports.
The Ugreen 80Gbps NVMe SSD enclosure only supports M Key and M+B Key NVMe 2280 SSDs with a maximum supported capacity of 8TB, which is a lot of high-speed storage. The enclosure is compatible with SSDs from Crucial, WD, Kingston, Integral and PNY.
This slim enclosure is made from an aluminum alloy and comes with an external silicone case that protects it from knocks and drops, making it suitable for portable use. The enclosure comes with a Thunderbolt cable but if you are using the enclosure with some Macs that have Thunderbolt 4 ports, you may need to use a Thunderbolt 4 cable. Finally, the new enclosure is not compatible with PCIe GEN 5 or SATA SSDs.
The new Ugreen 80Gbps NVMe SSD enclosure is available now from Amazon and other retailers and is priced at $199.99 / £179.99 / €189,99.
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