Insignia™ - SATA to USB-C Adapter for 2.5” SATA Drives - Black
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About This Item
- Key Specs
- Cable Length: 2 feet
- Connector Type (End 1): USB-C
- Gender (End 1): Male
- Connector Type (End 2): Serial ATA
- Gender (End 2): Male
- General
- Brand: Insignia™
- Model Number: NS-PACS2B25
- Product Name: SATA to USB-C Adapter for 2.5” SATA Drives
- Color: Black
- Quantity: 1
- Compatibility: 2.5 SATA Drives
- Connectivity
- Cable Type: Data transfer
- Cable Length: 2 feet
- Product Type: Adapter, Cable
- Connector Type (End 1): USB-C
- Gender (End 1): Male
- Connector Type (End 2): Serial ATA
- Gender (End 2): Male
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Other
- UPC: 600603311208
Whether you’re looking for additional storage space or want to access files on older drives, the Insignia NS-PACS2B25 1.97' USB-C to SATA Adapter is your simple plug-and-play solution. Connect your 2.5" SATA drive with a USB-C connection to view and transfer files on your computer. The plug and play design makes setup simple, and its UASP support reduces your machine’s processor requirements. Tackle any old storage projects today with the help of this Insignia adapter.
- 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.
Whats Included
- Insignia™ 1.97' USB-C to SATA Adapter
- Quick Setup Guide
Product Manuals
Q: What type of drive does the adapter support?
A: The adapter supports a 2.5" SATA drive.
Q: Is the adapter compatible with all SATA drives?
A: This adapter is compatible with 2.5" SATA drives.
Q: What is the length of the adapter cable?
A: The length of the USB-C to SATA adapter cable is 1.97 feet.
Q: Can I use this adapter on a 3.5" hdd?
A: Most hard drivers will need 12 volts so this won't work. It should work on Solid State drives with SATA interface.
Q: What is the throughput speed of this adapter? The spec does not mention that. Please advise, Thanks.
A: 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
Q: Will this work for a Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex hard drive?
A: 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
Q: Will it work with a 3.5" HDD?
A: No, it doesn’t have enough power to run a 3.5 HDD
Q: hello will this work on my dell inspiron 15 3542 which has the hdd drive it is 2.5 thank you
A: I believe it will work with anything that has a type C usb port. I even use it on my android phone
Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 254 reviews
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| Pros for Insignia™ - SATA to USB-C Adapter for 2.5” SATA Drives - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Performance, Ease of use, Compatibility, Price, Connectivity | Ease of use, Overall Performance, Speed, USB-C, Price | Ease of use, Overall Performance, Speed, Compatibility, USB-C | Ease of use, Overall Performance, Compatibility, Data Transfer, USB |
| Cons for Insignia™ - SATA to USB-C Adapter for 2.5” SATA Drives - Black | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Heat, Compatibility, Locking Mechanism | There were no cons for this product— | Size, Power, Connection |































































