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product_id: 20750374
title: "SABRENT USB 3.1 to 2.5in SATA SSD/Hard Drive Adapter Cable, UASP (EC-SS31) | USB Type-A host, 2.5in SATA III SSD and HDD only, Not for 3.5in or M.2 NVMe drives, Cable only - no enclosure"
brand: "sabrent"
price: "€ 35.68"
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# 6Gbps SATA III speed USB 3.1 Type-A + USB-C adapter Tool-free, hot-swappable setup SABRENT USB 3.1 to 2.5in SATA SSD/Hard Drive Adapter Cable, UASP (EC-SS31) | USB Type-A host, 2.5in SATA III SSD and HDD only, Not for 3.5in or M.2 NVMe drives, Cable only - no enclosure

**Brand:** sabrent
**Price:** € 35.68
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Upgrade your storage game with speed and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SABRENT USB 3.1 to 2.5in SATA SSD/Hard Drive Adapter Cable, UASP (EC-SS31) | USB Type-A host, 2.5in SATA III SSD and HDD only, Not for 3.5in or M.2 NVMe drives, Cable only - no enclosure by sabrent
- **How much does it cost?** € 35.68 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/20750374-sabrent-usb-3-1-to-2-5in-sata-ssd-hard)

## Best For

- sabrent enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sabrent brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **LED Activity Indicator:** Stay informed with real-time power and data transfer status at a glance.
- • **Plug & Play Convenience:** No drivers, no hassle—hot-swappable design means instant access anytime, anywhere.
- • **Blazing Fast Data Transfers:** Harness full SATA III speeds up to 6Gbps for lightning-quick SSD/HDD access.
- • **Universal USB Compatibility:** Seamlessly connect via USB 3.1 Type-A or included USB-C adapter—future-proof your workflow.
- • **Compact & Portable Powerhouse:** Slim, lightweight design fits perfectly in your tech arsenal for on-the-go productivity.

## Overview

The SABRENT USB 3.1 to 2.5in SATA SSD/Hard Drive Adapter Cable (EC-SS31) delivers full SATA III 6Gbps speeds over USB 3.1 Type-A, includes a USB-C adapter for broad compatibility, and features a tool-free, hot-swappable design with LED indicators—perfect for professionals seeking fast, reliable, and portable data access.

## Description

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Review: Like the perfect toaster, it just works — flawlessly - I bought the Sabrent EC-SS31 1.5" SATA hard drive/SSD to USB 3.1 adapter to clone the internal 128GB SATA SSDs on three Dell 9020M Optiplexes to new Samsung 860 EVO 1TB SSDs at work. The cable came with a USB-C adapter, which I did not use. The end of the year is always busy for our company. We find out if we can buy new toys, how much we get to spend, and push to get it all in before year-end for taxes. This year forced us from Windows 7 to Windows 10, but did not scream, "new computers". Instead the orders were "make what we have better and longer-lived". Wow. We put these boxes in service in December 2012. I had expected to replace them in 2017 but they've performed flawlessly. We maxed out the onboard RAM at the end of 2018. Now increasing storage was key to make this all work — unfortunately I had zero experience cloning drives. Oh, goody. After extensive research I decided to go with the Samsung 860 EVO 1-TB drives to replace the strained 128GB SSDs in the boxes. Reviews, spec tests, etc., all showed the 860 EVO to be superior in all respects regardless of size and 1-TB should give us ample head room for the next 5-7 years as actual data storage is served by a NAS. The userbenchmark.com site was invaluable for this. Having nailed that down the next step was how to connect the drive. The reviews I read here and elsewhere (including the site above) all indicated there were many makers of cabling, but Sabrent kept popping up over-and-over again as successful, no issues, well made, solid, dependable, etc. Shopping sowed pries all over the map, but the only maker that consistently performed well was Sabrent, regardless of price. That's why I elected Sabrent even though it was definitely not the cheapest. The last piece of the puzzle was the software. This was a real challenge, it seems everyone has their own favorite but they all had horror stories and "fixes" that mostly work — usually by hobbyists and gamers. Accronis was well thought of and available from Sabrent. Samsung also makes software specifically for this purpose that is free for use on their drives. That limits the reviews about Samsung's software, but what reviews existed were rock solid. Once I was done I had budgeted for the drives, the cable, the software as a purchase and three days of project time. I figured each machine would be down for anywhere from 3-8 hours. I was so wrong! The Dell's had 128GB Samsung SATA SSDs in them. The Sabrent cable hooked up perfectly. The free Samsung software was sophisticated, polished, easy, flawless, smooth, and fast. I mean really fast. The first box, which I expected to take 4-5 hours including unattended down time just doing the transfer, took 30-minutes including physically swapping the drives after the transfer was done. The transfer itself took under 10-minutes. The only reason that worked was because the Sabrent cable performed flawlessly.
Review: Quality product, recommended without reservation - Everything about this seems a quality product. Carefully packaged in a thin box with foam cutout so the adapter and the cable are securely tucked into it. Instructions pamphlet. One of the few USB 3.1 adapters I saw listed (10 Gpbs), most are USB 3.0 (5-6 Gbps). Works with both 2.5" SATA SSD and spinning hard drives. Both USB-A and USB-C connections supported. Worked perfectly on my Windows 11 and Linux (Debian) systems.

## Features

- PORTABLE AND VERSATILE DESIGN: Connect a 2.5in SATA hard drive to your computer using a portable cable with UASP support, providing flexibility and convenience for data access
- SATA III SPEEDS OVER USB 3.1: The USB 3.1 Type-A interface pairs with a SATA III bridge rated up to 6Gbps, so your drive runs at full SATA III speed instead of being throttled by an older USB 2.0 connection
- Easy Installation: Hot-swappable, tool-free HDD installation allows for plug-and-play operation with no drivers needed
- EASY INSTALLATION: Hot-swappable, tool-free HDD installation allows for plug-and-play operation with no drivers needed, and an LED indicates power and activity status
- ENHANCED COMPATIBILITY: Comes with a USB-C adapter and is fully compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, ensuring connectivity across various computer systems and devices

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B017NIDXF0 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #43 in SATA Cables #157 in Computer Hard Drive Accessories |
| Brand | SABRENT |
| Built-In Media | User Manual |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptops, Tablets, Desktops, External Hard Drives, Docking Stations |
| Connector Type | USB Type A |
| Current Rating | 3.1 A |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,913 Reviews |
| Finish | Chrome |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00819921012784 |
| Item Dimensions | 2.76 x 0.24 x 0.71 inches |
| Item Weight | 1 ounces |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 2.76 x 0.24 x 0.71 inches |
| Manufacturer | SABRENT |
| Mfr Part Number | EC-SS31 |
| Model Number | EC-SS31 |
| Nominal Power | 4.5 watts |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Power Plug Type | No Plug |
| Specific Uses For Product | no |
| UPC | 819921012784 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited. 2 years with manufacturer registration. |
| Warranty Type | Limited |

## Product Details

- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Laptops, Tablets, Desktops, External Hard Drives, Docking Stations
- **Connector Type:** USB Type A
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 2.76 x 0.24 x 0.71 inches
- **Specific Uses For Product:** no

## Images

![SABRENT USB 3.1 to 2.5in SATA SSD/Hard Drive Adapter Cable, UASP (EC-SS31) | USB Type-A host, 2.5in SATA III SSD and HDD only, Not for 3.5in or M.2 NVMe drives, Cable only - no enclosure - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7196-mv-e2L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: i have one of these but it will not recognize the SSD drives. does anyone else have this problem?**
A: I am having this problem. Maybe something with the chipset?

**Q: Are you sure this adapter's connector is a sata iii interface? the product description only says "supports ... sata and sata ii hard drives"**
A: The product title presented today, 1/12/2018, states: Optimized For SSD, Support UASP SATA III (EC-SS31)  My GUESS is that the specs listed below are for  additional compatibility,  but it is a bit unclear.

**Q: Will this work on sn xbox one?**
A: It uses a pretty standard massive storage controller so I would say yes. Haven't tested it personally though

**Q: How long is this cable?**
A: Round cable section length ( excluding connectors buds ) 21.75".

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Like the perfect toaster, it just works — flawlessly
*by G***C on January 13, 2020*

I bought the Sabrent EC-SS31 1.5" SATA hard drive/SSD to USB 3.1 adapter to clone the internal 128GB SATA SSDs on three Dell 9020M Optiplexes to new Samsung 860 EVO 1TB SSDs at work. The cable came with a USB-C adapter, which I did not use. The end of the year is always busy for our company. We find out if we can buy new toys, how much we get to spend, and push to get it all in before year-end for taxes. This year forced us from Windows 7 to Windows 10, but did not scream, "new computers". Instead the orders were "make what we have better and longer-lived". Wow. We put these boxes in service in December 2012. I had expected to replace them in 2017 but they've performed flawlessly. We maxed out the onboard RAM at the end of 2018. Now increasing storage was key to make this all work — unfortunately I had zero experience cloning drives. Oh, goody. After extensive research I decided to go with the Samsung 860 EVO 1-TB drives to replace the strained 128GB SSDs in the boxes. Reviews, spec tests, etc., all showed the 860 EVO to be superior in all respects regardless of size and 1-TB should give us ample head room for the next 5-7 years as actual data storage is served by a NAS. The userbenchmark.com site was invaluable for this. Having nailed that down the next step was how to connect the drive. The reviews I read here and elsewhere (including the site above) all indicated there were many makers of cabling, but Sabrent kept popping up over-and-over again as successful, no issues, well made, solid, dependable, etc. Shopping sowed pries all over the map, but the only maker that consistently performed well was Sabrent, regardless of price. That's why I elected Sabrent even though it was definitely not the cheapest. The last piece of the puzzle was the software. This was a real challenge, it seems everyone has their own favorite but they all had horror stories and "fixes" that mostly work — usually by hobbyists and gamers. Accronis was well thought of and available from Sabrent. Samsung also makes software specifically for this purpose that is free for use on their drives. That limits the reviews about Samsung's software, but what reviews existed were rock solid. Once I was done I had budgeted for the drives, the cable, the software as a purchase and three days of project time. I figured each machine would be down for anywhere from 3-8 hours. I was so wrong! The Dell's had 128GB Samsung SATA SSDs in them. The Sabrent cable hooked up perfectly. The free Samsung software was sophisticated, polished, easy, flawless, smooth, and fast. I mean really fast. The first box, which I expected to take 4-5 hours including unattended down time just doing the transfer, took 30-minutes including physically swapping the drives after the transfer was done. The transfer itself took under 10-minutes. The only reason that worked was because the Sabrent cable performed flawlessly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality product, recommended without reservation
*by A***R on July 3, 2026*

Everything about this seems a quality product. Carefully packaged in a thin box with foam cutout so the adapter and the cable are securely tucked into it. Instructions pamphlet. One of the few USB 3.1 adapters I saw listed (10 Gpbs), most are USB 3.0 (5-6 Gbps). Works with both 2.5" SATA SSD and spinning hard drives. Both USB-A and USB-C connections supported. Worked perfectly on my Windows 11 and Linux (Debian) systems.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does support SMART data, and USB-C adapter works fine
*by J***A on September 24, 2021*

One reviewer of this adapter said that it did not allow SMART data to be viewed. This worried me, so now that I have one, I want to report for everyone else that this was not the case for me. I was able to view SMART data using CrystalDiskInfo, GSmartControl, and Speccy (Sabrent's USB 3.0 version, EC-SSHD, also supports SMART data, incidentally). If your preferred utility does not report SMART data for a particular drive, try a different one. GSmartControl is sometimes unable to report SMART data for a drive connected through an adapter while CrystalDiskInfo and Speccy have always been able to in my experience. I like GSmartControl because it also reports the SMART Error Log, which the other two don't as far as I can tell, and it can run self tests on the connected drive. Another reviewer, DScott, said that data transfer rates over the included USB-C adapter were extremely low. This, too, was not the case for me. I tested the transfer rates for a low-end SSD using CrystalDiskMark, and the 1GB sequential transfer rates for both connections were roughly the same - between 463MB/s and 563MB/s Read and 409MB/s and 416MB/s Write. Running the tests a second time often produced better results for some reason. Strangely, two of my three USB-C tests reported much lower Write speeds of 169MB/s and 183MB/s, but these are still much faster than the 35MB/s reported by DScott. I assume these lower Write speeds had something to do with the SSD not being TRIMed, which would mean the data blocks CrystalDiskMark wrote to had to be cleared first. One of my USB-C tests produced a write speed of 409MB/s, and all three produced fast Read speeds (in fact, slightly faster than my USB 3 tests), so I know the adapter can transfer data that fast. The RND4K Q1T1 Write tests were the only ones that were always slower over USB-C than USB 3, being about 7.5MB/s vs about 40MB/s. Only for Writes, though. I don't know enough to conjecture whether or not this is the adapter's fault, or the fault of a driver or something. This adapter does not seem to support TRIM commands according to TRIMcheck. From what I have read, very few SATA to USB adapters do. The StarTech USB312SAT3CB reportedly does support TRIM (I do not have one and so I cannot confirm this), but I like the design of the Sabrent adapter better, and I rarely use these adapters with SSDs, so TRIM support is not high on my priorities. I have been very satisfied with both this adapter and Sabrent's USB 3.0 version (EC-SSHD). I like the low profile design, the elegant, easily visible activity light, and the long 23" cable. I used my old Sabrent EC-SSHD adapter to make a custom external drive by making a faux leather case that holds the drive and adapter and has a cutout in the corner for the activity light. I have never had a problem with either adapter (though I have had this USB 3.1 EC-SS31 model for only a few days, and so I have not used it much yet). By the way, the activity light is not positioned on the corner shown in the product photo. That must be an old design or something. With the top of the adapter (the side with the Sabrent logo) facing you and the cord pointing away from you, the light is on the right corner, not the left as shown in the photo. This was important to me because I wanted my case design's activity light cutout to be compatible with both adapter models. It is.

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