QZ SATA to USB 3.1 Hard Disk External Enclosure Case for 3.5 inch/2.5 inch HDD/SSD, 3.5 inch Hard Disk Case, HDD Casing, Black

Pros: A very good device that performs exactly as it is advertised to, i.e., doing the seemingly simple task of converting a SATA III HDD interface to a powered USB 3.0 port. Why do I say "seemingly simple task"? That is because over the years I wasted quite a bit of money purchasing devices advertised to do just that but (may be it is just my bad luck) all my previous purchases were fruitless! That is, the devices (starting with two such old USB 2.0 ones) I purchased either failed immediately or after merely a few months. Following some reviews seen on the internet I started to believe that the power supplies provided with these devices are invariably inadequate. Not true! May be "mostly" but not "invariably". The proof lies in this Quantum Zero enclosure that I am now regularly using with a 2TB WD SATA III HDD (Blue) without any problem and in amazing data transfer speeds (125MB/sec to 130MB/sec write and 145MB/sec to 150MB/sec read). This same HDD when used in a nice looking Orico enclosure, reported data transfer errors every time on repeated attempts. Finally I tried my luck with this Quantum Zero enclosure and, boy, am I glad that I did! Cons: 1) Poor ventilation. There are only some narrow slits at the bottom, not enough for adequate ventilation since the shoes or buffers under the box are so thin that there is not enough room for adequate air circulation. I thought of drilling a few quarter inch holes in the top cover, but ultimately settled for the easier solution of simply keeping the top cover off as long as the HDD is running, and 5-10 mins thereafter. 2) I wish that Quantum had given some thought on the aesthetics of this great device. It has a peculiar dirty black color on the outside that has a rough (not decently grained or glossy) finish that makes it look really old. Out of the box it looks downright ugly, if you will please excuse my expression! Bottom line: It works! You should definitely buy it if you can live with its dirty old look!

I really didn't h' much expectation , since i had read negative reviews about it. But people take it from me. This is exactly how it should be. There are 4 screws that goes in the buttom of the device, which makes it robust and solid.That is what u should be looking for. At first i didn't feel for it. Then i saw the Co's name and it was QZ, which in my opinion is good. There is also 'Oricho' company but i h' purchased 4 of that and 2 is busted. The switch needs to be pressed and that is a design flaw. Which can be corrected. But the QZ's one's h' a switch which makes it workable. That is something u should look for. There is no technical flaws in this. I think this will last a long long time. Go for it guys.(Dont block my comment because i mentioned Oricho, people need positive and honest review).

Awesome product. As a test, I tried using to have old SATA hard disks (8 years) that were making "clicking noises" & does not recognise when connected to internal computer cables. As hard disk used to make noises or were not recognising properly either due to power outages in our area, I used to buy new ones. Now with this product (QuantumZERO QZ-HD01 USB 3.0 SATA Hard Drive), the clicking noises is not there surprisingly & ALL the OLDER hard disk is USABLE, though there seems to be performance issues when multitasking (copying data & playing video). At least, I was able to copy the data to & from the disk. Now since the hard disk usable, I can use the older SATA as 2nd backup for data :) Now I have lots of OLDER SATA hard disk lying around that are usable. Great. I bought the product for Rs.1,680.00. I was worried about investing more as there was other alternatives with lower cost. The reason I went for this product as it has a USB 3.0 (though sparingly used since OLDER hard disk will not give better read write after long usage & with clicking problems or other issues) Something to be aware of. 1. The product comes with a on/off switch (with Blue light indicator). This is good if you want to change hard disks without removing/switching of power cord or if you just want to power cycle the VERY OLDER hard disk as sometimes they do not respond after sometime of usage. 2. The green light indicator is always on when the USB cable is connected to computer even though the Power switch is off (Guess, the green light indicator for USB connection does not require external power) 3. Quality of the product - hard plastic is very good. 4. I use the product to backup data to backup hard disk & then disconnect the power. I have not used the product for continuous usage as a primary hard disk & directly playing for videos/audio. Though it can. Don't think, just buy the product, you will be amazed that you bought the product. All your older SATA hard disk can be used at least as a 2nd backup for data (as this was I intention to buy the product - for secondary backup).

I wanted to replace my computer's HDD with an SSD, so I bought this product to keep using my old hard drive via USB. It works exactly as advertised. It supports both 3.5" and 2.5", SSDs and HDDs. In the box I got the hard drive case/adapter, a USB cable and a power adapter. The entire case is plastic, but it is of good quality and seems long lasting. I am writing this review after two weeks of use. I have used it every single day, leaving it connected to my AIO desktop at all times. There had been no problems. It works perfectly fine with both 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch SSDs and hard drives. In the overall, I am very happy with my purchase. Nevertheless, here are a few things to note before you buy this: The USB cable is thick and would be a bit difficult if you are using it with a laptop or anything that needs to be moved around but it is perfect if you don't intent to move it around a lot. Also, both 2.5" SSDs/HDDs and 3.5" HDDs require external power from the power adapter (2 pin, wall mountable), which further restricts portability. If you are specifically going to use a 3.5 inch hard drive, then this is the best choice for an external SATA III to USB adapter but if you will use only a 2.5 inch hard drive or an SSD, it would be a better option to go for a 2.5-inch-only adapter like ADATA ED600 that is cheaper, portable and does not require an external power supply.

I wanted to connect with my modem so I tried to connect with modem it failed I am using linkysys router so I have alredy another product from different brand in that I tried to connect it works but QZ brand failed to connect I have 2 hdd i alredy used 2 hdd in one network before it works osam with live tech brand but now Q2 failed and also speed is not good at all waste of money..... But the thing is if you want data transfer directly to router usb it works great of 10 MBps that is 100 Mbps so it is good product of you connect one single hard disk you can try to connect one hdd at your router back side my router is 3.0 supported hdd drive. Wire of hdd is less that is majour disadvantages too

Good Product

The Good: - Does what it is supposed to do, so not exactly a 'pro'. I am yet to test it with a router. - ASM1153E chip is detected right away by both Windows 7 & 10. I did not have to reformat my HDD after removing & connecting the disk via the casing; the disk was detected and all the data on it remained intact. - USB 3.0 Type B cable is long, sturdy and thick, good quality. - UASP works, provided you have USB 3.0 and a UASP host controller. I observed read speeds of about 90-100 MBps and write speeds of ~70 MBps (with a contiguous file) on my SATA III HDD from 2012, so yay for the ASM1153E! Speed still does not compare with a 2019 Seagate Backup Plus Slim though! - Helpful notes provided in quick start guide. My HDD did not require a firmware upgrade. The Bad: - No mounting screws or brackets provided to hold the HDD in place. 3.5" HDDs' are large and top-heavy, and a more robust design would have been appreciated. The design is flimsy and does not inspire confidence. - Inadequate ventilation. - Enclosure is extremely shabby and gaudy in design & appearance. Almost can't be used in company and must be kept out of sight. These seem to be reused or recycled units; they do not appear to be newly made. I'm certain my unit is a used one: I didn't have time to request a return or replacement, else I certainly would have done it. - Yugadi Electronics is charging an extremely high premium here. Even with the provided AC power supply, this unit is super overpriced, given that an ASM1153E chip costs about $5 or less when purchased in bulk. If you can find something cheaper that works, go for it.

USB3 quality shielded thick cable. Comes with 12v 2amp heavy adapter. Has soft power switch, blue (power) and greed (data) signal LEDs. Average UASP speeds. (for my 1TB it was ~60MBPS read -- mine was 1tb wd green drive, your drive performance may vary). Light cheap thin plastic, but is well designed to cover drive and latch. I do not expect the casing to be long lasting considering my harsh environment, but shall serve 3-6 months well. Overall: serves my purpose. ~1500 INR cost too high for device itself but considering power adapter and cable, not a bad deal. You can find 300-400 Rs. usb3 to sata cables , a few hundred more for adapter but with total cover, this is rational fit for my purpose. PS: There is no WoW factor. Product quality can be increased or should be available at 1/2 the price. I had to buy this one since I was in urgent need of UASP, USB3.0 solution for my laptop to access desktop drive.