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Black aluminium portable SSD enclosure with 2-in-1 USB cable

iDsonix

iDsonix 5Gbps-256G drive enclosure 256G 551MB/s

SKU CH-YMPK-K0KBJ MPN 5Gbps-256G

A 256 GB portable SSD reaching 551 MB/s reads over USB 3.1 Gen 1 with a built-in heatsink and a combined USB-A and USB-C cable

  • External connection5 Gbit/s-256G
  • Supported drivesSingle HDD
  • Bay count1 Bay
  • Product colorBlack
  • Product type5 Gbit/s-256G
  • Main materialAluminum

HDD Count Supported Single HDD

Size 5Gbps-256G

  • Read data quickly with up to 551MB/s read speed
  • Transfer files at 5Gbps via USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface
  • Protect data from shock with zinc alloy frame design
  • Maintain stable performance through built-in heat sink cooling
  • Connect to USB-A and USB-C devices with included 2-in-1 cable

Portable 256 GB SSD enclosure

The iDsonix 5Gbps-256G is a bus-powered external SSD enclosure with 256 GB of integrated storage. It connects via USB 3.1 Gen 1 at up to 5 Gbps and includes a 0.3 m dual-headed cable with USB-A and USB-C plugs. The aluminium-and-plastic shell houses a built-in heatsink for thermal management.

Suits users who need compact portable storage

This drive fits workflows that prioritise a small footprint, plug-and-play convenience across PCs, laptops, tablets and Macs, and sustained read speeds up to 551 MB/s enabled by UASP support. Buyers who need more than 256 GB of capacity or who require bandwidth beyond 5 Gbps should consider higher-capacity or faster-interface alternatives.

256 GB fixed capacity

The enclosure ships with 256 GB of non-expandable storage, so the decision hinges on whether that capacity matches the intended workload. No drive bay is accessible for upgrades or drive swaps.

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Price $45.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIDSONIX
Product line5 Gbit/s-256G
Model name5 Gbit/s-256G
Product colorBlack
Product type5 Gbit/s-256G
Storage
Supported drivesSingle HDD
Bay count1 Bay
Ports & slots
External connection5 Gbit/s-256G
Size & build
Main materialAluminum

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Questions about this item

What does the USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface cap at in practice?

The enclosure runs at up to 5Gbps and delivers read speeds of up to 551MB/s with UASP acceleration.

What physical space does the iDsonix 5Gbps-256G need to fit or mount?

The single-bay aluminium and zinc-alloy shell measures 0.3M cable length and is pocket-sized for travel.

How is the drive installed and which step do people miss?

Insert the 256G SSD into the bay, snap the heat-sink vest in place, then connect the 2-in-1 USB-A/C cable — the heat-sink vest is often forgotten.

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