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OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini 2.5" SATA to USB Type-C Portable Storage Enclosure

Name: OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini 2.5" SATA to USB Type-C Portable Storage Enclosure
Brand: OWC
SKU: OWCMEPMTCKIT
Price: 39.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (8 reviews)

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OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini 2.5" SATA to USB Type-C Portable Storage Enclosure

Key Features

Compatible with 2.5" SATA HDDs and SSDs
USB Type-C Host Interface
Transfer Rates up to 10 Gb/s
Backward-Compatible with USB 3.1/2.0

Convert an internal 2.5" SATA hard drive or SSD into an external portable USB Type-C drive with the Mercury Elite Pro mini USB Type-C Portable Storage Enclosure from OWC. Featuring the reversible USB Type-C host interface, this enclosure connects to a USB Type-C port on any compatible device via the included cable to deliver data transfer rates of up to 10 GB/s. The enclosure is bus-powered and plug-and-play, so you don't need any additional power adapters or drivers to use the enclosure right out of the box.

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OWC Mini External HDD/SSD Overview

Small Footprint, Big Possibilities

This pintsized enclosure gives creative pros, small office or home office users, students, and families the connectivity of a USB Type-C 10 Gb/s for any 2.5" SSDs. The enclosure includes a USB Type-C cable with a tethered USB Type-A adapter, allowing you to plug into nearly anything, anywhere.

Cut the Cord

Complementing the convenience of not having to worry about connection ports, the Mercury Elite Pro mini enclosure is bus-powered so you can free yourself from power adapter limitations. Cut the cord and take high-performance storage where you need it.

Ready for Everything

The Mercury Elite Pro Mini Enclosure is ready for your demanding A/V, digital photography, professional music, graphics, and general data backup needs. Its rugged aircraft-grade fanless aluminum enclosure offers near-silent operation.

Your Life's Entertainment Center

The Mercury Elite Pro can save and back up computer data or function as a workhorse enclosure for drives on set or in the editing suite, it can also be used as an enclosure to be used as a home external drive to watch videos, listen music, and view pictures through your gaming console or directly attached to your Smart TV.

Gaming Optimization

Whether you have a previous gen PlayStation, Xbox, or the PS5 or Xbox Series X/S console, the Mercury Elite Pro mini allows you to maximize your console's internal storage for the latest titles.

Certified for Demanding Use

The Mercury Elite Pro mini goes through a multi-step performance certification prior to shipping, this ensures it arrives operating properly and immediately ready for demanding use.

UPC: 810586037990

OWC Mini External HDD/SSD Specs

Inputs/Outputs	1x USB-C
Operating Conditions	41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C at 8 to 90% Humidity
Storage Conditions	-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C at 5 to 95% Humidity
Certifications	No
Material of Construction	Aluminum
Dimensions	4.9 x 3.1 x 0.9" / 12.4 x 7.8 x 2.4 cm
Weight	0.3 lb / 130.0 g

Packaging Info

Package Weight	0.655 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	7.5 x 5.5 x 2.5"

OWC Mini External HDD/SSD Reviews

Functional, but Chintzy

By Jon

Rated 3 out of 5

Date: 2024-01-31

I have used OWC products for a long time now, and have used quite a few different external enclosures over the years. This is fine, but not impressive. It does seem to be aluminum, but it is spray-painted silver, and rather unevenly. The mesh on the front is decorative, there is a solid plate behind it, with a hole drilled for the garishly bright blue LED. The light does turn off when the drive spins down. The PCB is no-name and appears to have a silastic coating wiped on with a finger. I can't see the controller chip but whatever it is, it does seem to work properly– speeds are as expected for the drive I put in it. The rubber feet it comes with are intended to stick on right over the screws, so obviously this is not designed to have the drive swapped over its lifespan. Overall, this is fine for the price, but nothing special, and the fit and finish is a disappointing showing from OWC– there's definitely nothing elite or pro about this.

Good for the Samsung 8TB drive

By Kelly

Rated 4 out of 5

Date: 2023-11-13

This enclosure can read larger drives as well as older ones. It does keep the drives cooler as well with ventilation and an all-aluminum case. The only real drawback is that it is bulky compared to many other drives that can be half its size. Right now, there aren't a lot of choices for 6TB and up drives, and this one seems well built and reliable.

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Do you need screws to install a drive into this ...

Do you need screws to install a drive into this enclosure?

Asked by: Curt

No, extra screws or hardware are not required to install a drive in this enclosure.

Answered by: Calvin M

Date published: 2022-08-05

When connecting a Samsung 870 QVO SSD to this ...

When connecting a Samsung 870 QVO SSD to this enclosure, what speeds would I expect via USB-C Gen 2 and/or Thunderbolt 4?

Asked by: Lionel

The OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini 2.5" SATA to USB Type-C Portable Storage Enclosure is up to 10GB/Gbps or around 1.25MB/s. You would be running at the speed of the slowest device. If you have a SATA SSD, you would be running at the speed. A 2.5 SSD drive will not be running at thunderbolt speed even if you connect it to a thunderbolt port.

Answered by: Luiz O

Date published: 2024-06-17

Will a Samsung 870 QVO 8TB SSD fit in this ...

Will a Samsung 870 QVO 8TB SSD fit in this enclosure and will it work with the current MacOS?

Asked by: Sharon

You can use a Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD in the OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini 2.5" SATA to USB Type-C Portable Storage Enclosure BH #OWCMEPMTCKIT. It will work with MacOS.

Answered by: Reuben K

Date published: 2023-06-22

Will a SanDisk 2TB (or 4TB) 3D SATA III 2.5" ...

Will a SanDisk 2TB (or 4TB) 3D SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD work in this?

Asked by: David

Yes, a 2TB or 4TB SanDisk 3D SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD will work in the OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini 2.5" SATA to USB Type-C Portable Storage Enclosure.

Answered by: Kenneth C

Date published: 2023-05-17

Does this enclosure put the drive to sleep after ...

Does this enclosure put the drive to sleep after a few minutes of activity? I'm NOT referring to the MacOS system settings.

Asked by: Jeffrey

The OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini 2.5" SATA to USB Type-C Portable Storage Enclosure does not have any internal processing capability. It is a purely "passive" enclosure which does not have any ability to regulate itself without input from the operating system.