Testing
The following system was used to test the SSD enclosure
– Processor: Intel i9 9900K @ 5GHz
– Motherboard: ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming X
– RAM: GOODRAM IRDM PRO 16GB DDR4-3600MHz
– GPU: MSI GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming X Trio
– SSD: Crucial MX500
– Mass Storage: GOODRAM IRDM PRO GEN.2 1TB
– CPU Cooler: SilverStone Permafrost PF240W-ARGB
– PSU: Seasonic Snow Silent 750W Platinum
– Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe White
To test the SSD enclosure, a Sabrent Rocket Q 2TB SSD was used, with the following software:
– CrystalDiskMark 8,
– Windows File Copy.
In order to obtain a precise result each test was performed three times.
CrystalDiskMark 8 – Enclosure (Sabrent Rocket Q 2TB)
CrystalDiskMark 8 – Sabrent Rocket Q 2TB
Windows File Copy – Enclosure (Sabrent Rocket Q 2TB)
Windows File Copy – Sabrent Rocket Q 2TB
With an ambient temperature of 20°C and under heavy usage, the Sabrent Rocket Q 2TB reached a maximum temperature of 52°C while installed in the EC-SNVE USB-C enclosure.
Final thoughts
The Sabrent EC-SNVE USB-C Enclosure is a good product that delivers what it promises. Not only is this enclosure capable of passively cooling the installed M.2 SSD, but it is also very stable under high workloads.
The EC-SNVE USB-C Enclosure is available for purchase for 27 USD or EUR, which is a fair price. Especially when other products of this caliber are higher priced or not available at all.
The build quality of this enclosure is very good, with a solid aluminum front side which also works as a heatsink for cooling the SSD. In addition, to further help with the cooling, a thick thermal pad is installed on the underside of this panel.
The performance of the enclosure is good; however, it will not match the performance of an M.2 SSD installed in a motherboard M.2 socket. On average, this enclosure achieves half of the original speed of the SSD, which is a good amount of speed when you are on the go.
In terms of the temperature, the Sabrent EC-SNVE USB-C Enclosure achieves what many other enclosures fail, proper cooling. With an ambient temperature of 20°C, the used Sabrent Rocket Q 2TB reached a maximum temperature of 52°C under heavy workload. This is great, especially since the enclosure only passively cools the SSD.
The Sabrent EC-SNVE USB-C enclosure is also backed up by a standard 1-year warranty which can be extended to two years if you register the product with the manufacturer. Not only that, but Sabrent has made a name for their good build quality and reliability, and this enclosure is a statement of that.
In conclusion, the Sabrent EC-SNVE USB-C is a great little enclosure that not only delivers a good speed but it also provides a good cooling for the SSD. The build quality is great, with a solid aluminum top casing which is also equipped with a thermal pad. The performance is also good thanks to the Realtek RTL9210B used on the PCB.
I’ve read several reviews of this enclosure and none of them say anything about if it is TRIM compatible or not. Why? And is it TRIM compatible or not?
I believe that this particular enclosure is not. However the Sabrent EC-NVME has TRIM available.
I have the Sabrent EC-NVME and it is NOT TRIM compatible.
Hm, the specifications said it was TRIM enabled.
Where did you find that information. It does not say so on Sabrent’s website.
I remember it was advertised on many retailers.
I’m only getting read speeds of 373 & write 430 using a 2TB Crucial P2 M.2 (22×80) PCIe 3.0 (x4) NVMe SSD, 3D NAND, Read 2400MB/s, Write 1900MB/s. Anyone else have this problem?
What USB port are you using to connect the enclosure to your PC or notebook?