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Insignia™ - SATA to USB-C Adapter for 2.5” SATA Drives - Black

Model: NS-PACS2B25
SKU: 6588240
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Customers express satisfaction with the SATA to USB-C Adapter for 2.5” SATA Drives, highlighting its overall performance and ease of use. Users appreciate the adapter's simple connectivity and broad compatibility with modern devices. The USB-C feature and reasonable price point also contribute to the positive reception of this product.

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Features
  • External storage access

    Connect your 2.5" SATA hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) to your computer to back up files and transfer data.

  • Wide-ranging system compatibility

    Works with Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS 10.13 to 14.5, ChromeOS 78.x to 110.x, Android 9 to 14, iOS/iPadOS 14 to 17.5.X and PlayStation 5.

  • 1.97 ft. (.6 m) cord

    Offers flexible placement.

  • UASP support

    Reduces processor requirements and provides faster data speeds – up to 5Gbps with USB-C or 6 Gbps with SATA.

  • Backwards compatible

    Works with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and older versions for long-lasting use.

  • Plug-and-play, tool-free design

    Grants easy installation and assembly.

  • LED indicator

    Shows when powered and when reading/writing to the drive.

  • Brought to you by Best Buy

    Insignia brings you affordable, dependable products with all the features you need.

Specifications
  • Cable Length
    2 feet
    Connector Type (End 1)
    USB-C
    Gender (End 1)
    Male
    Connector Type (End 2)
    Serial ATA
    Gender (End 2)
    Male
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Reviews

Customers are sayingCustomers express satisfaction with the SATA to USB-C Adapter for 2.5” SATA Drives, highlighting its overall performance and ease of use. Users appreciate the adapter's simple connectivity and broad compatibility with modern devices. The USB-C feature and reasonable price point also contribute to the positive reception of this product.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Overall Performance (86)
  • Ease of use (41)
  • Connectivity (26)
  • Compatibility (10)
  • Price (6)

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast, Reliable, and Easy to Use!

    The Insignia SATA to USB-C Adapter is a fantastic tool for anyone who needs quick and easy access to 2.5” SATA drives. Whether you're recovering data from an old laptop hard drive or upgrading to an SSD, this adapter makes the process seamless. One of the best features is its USB-C connectivity, which provides fast transfer speeds and broad compatibility with modern devices. It works great with Windows, macOS, and even some gaming consoles for expanding storage. The plug-and-play design means no drivers or complicated setup—just connect, and you're ready to go! The build quality is solid, and the cable length is just right—long enough to be flexible but not so long that it gets in the way. Transfers are quick and stable, making it an excellent choice for cloning drives, backing up data, or repurposing old SSDs. For the price, this adapter is a great investment. It’s compact, lightweight, and extremely useful for tech enthusiasts, IT professionals, or anyone who works with storage devices. Highly recommended!

    Posted by BayhanH

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    handy item

    I repurpose my SSDs for backing stuff up--better than thumb drives, I still use mechanical drives too but this is faster obviously--I don't happen to like storing stuff in the cloud.

    Posted by frugalMike

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use product with standards

    Product is good with standards. Easy to use. I had to access data from my old laptop hard drive, plug and access , very easy.

    Posted by PraveenS

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Hassle-free SATA to USB-C adapter

    Needed to get some data off of my dying SSD. I had already removed it for some testing and didn't want to go through the trouble to hook it up again to the Motherboard using SATA. This cable allowed me to plug it into a USB-C, super convenient.

    Posted by OlderTechGuy

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great SATA to USB connector.

    The insignia, SATA to USB-C adapter for 2.5 SATA drives is super fast, reliable, and robust. I love it.

    Posted by CameronC

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Questions & Answers
  • Can It be used to clone my operating system on to a new drive or do I need to buy a dock for that task?

    Hello Josh, thank you for your question. Yes, this Insignia SATA to USB-C Adapter can be used to connect a 2.5" SATA drive to your computer for cloning an operating system, provided you use compatible disk-cloning software. A separate dock is not required for the cloning process itself. Just ensure that both the source and destination drives are connected to your computer and that the destination drive has sufficient capacity for the data being cloned. Sudeep | Insignia

    Answered by InsigniaCustomerSupport
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  • What is the throughput speed of this adapter? The spec does not mention that. Please advise, Thanks.

    The Insignia™ SATA to USB-C Adapter can transfer data at speeds up to 6 Gbps, which is fast enough for most SSDs and hard drives. It uses a USB 3.2 connection and supports UASP, which helps move files more quickly and smoothly. Patricia | Insignia Support

    Answered by InsigniaCustomerSupport
    InsigniaCustomerSupport response
  • Will this work for a Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex hard drive?

    Hello, thank you for the question. This Insignia SATA to USB‑C adapter is designed to work with any 2.5‑inch SATA hard drive. If your GoFlex drive has the standard SATA connector available under its removable GoFlex module, then it will be compatible with this adapter. Poojitha | Insignia

    Answered by InsigniaCustomerSupport
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  • What type of drive does the adapter support?

    The adapter supports a 2.5" SATA drive.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Is the adapter compatible with all SATA drives?

    This adapter is compatible with 2.5" SATA drives.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
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