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

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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

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.

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

General
Number of Bays
1x 2.5"
Inputs/Outputs
1x USB-C
Physical
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
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

Well Built Enclosure

By Igor
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-01-10

My drive came out of a LaCie enclosure and the height was a mm too high for the enclosure to close smoothly. However with a slight modification I was able to get it to fit. It’s really well built and I love it has screws. Had bought a couple of cheap plastic ones from Amazon and I had to return them.

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.

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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: 2025-08-30

Can this work with the Seagate 8TB IronWolf 7200 ...

Can this work with the Seagate 8TB IronWolf 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (OEM)?
Asked by: Joel
The OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini 2.5" SATA to USB Type-C Portable Storage Enclosure is not compatible with 3.5 hard drives. This enclosure is compatible with 2.5 SATA III drives such as the Samsung 4TB 870 EVO SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD (BH # SAMZ77E4T0B).
Answered by: Thomas M
Date published: 2025-09-02

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.
Answered by: Calvin M
Date published: 2024-03-25
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