The Satechi Mini NVMe SSD Enclosure supports M.2 NVMe SSDs up to 8TB in capacity.

Please ensure the SSD is:

M-Key
NVMe protocol (SATA SSDs are not supported)
Size 2230

We understand it can be confusing when your SSD doesn’t seem to reach the speeds advertised, so we’re happy to help clarify.



The speed ratings shown for NVMe SSDs are usually based on internal testing using direct connections inside a computer (like an M.2 slot). When you use the SSD in an external enclosure—especially one using USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)—you’ll likely see lower speeds, and that’s expected. This is because external enclosures use a different connection type that has its speed limits.

To make sure you’re getting the best results:

Ensure your NVMe drive is properly formatted (APFS or ExFAT).
Plug the enclosure into a USB-C port on your computer that supports 10Gbps speeds or more (look for USB 3.2 Gen 2 or a Thunderbolt/USB-C port).
You can also try:

Testing with a different SSD.
Reformatting the drive to a different supported format.
Connecting the enclosure to another computer with a USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt port.
Finally, please make sure your system is up to date. We also recommend removing other USB-C devices and restarting your computer to refresh connections.

No, it is completely safe.

A 2230 NVMe drive must either be formatted to ExFAT or APFS. ExFat would be optimal if you are using both Windows and Mac operating systems, whereas APFS is strictly for iPhone and iPad.

NVMe SSD drive sold separately
Only compatible with the 2230 size NVMe drives
NVMe drive must be formatted to ExFAT or APFS before use with an iOS device

2230 NVMe SSD Installation and Format Instructions - Mac
Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCzxGsGvPPA

2230 NVMe SSD Installation and Format Instructions - Windows
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAQv5hKGjLQ