Customer Ratings & Reviews

works perfectly. I needed this to recover data from the hard drive of a PC that died. Transfer speed was not a problem.

Perfect - works well, easy to drop harddrive in to place. - The on/off switch is very important so I don't overheat drive.

Easy to use! No coding, or step-by-step instruction needed! Just plug it into your computer and this, <what my brother calls a "Toaster"> will be instantly recognized as if it were your very own operating system with icons. Uses most every hard drive that has been made from 1990 to present. Insignia, you have pulled a miracle for me as I can salvage both old and new off a crashed computer!

⁦I recently acquired the Insignia 2-Bay HDD Docking Station, and I couldn't be more satisfied. The device's compatibility is impressive, effortlessly accommodating various hard drives. Its sturdy build quality assures durability, reflecting a commitment to longevity. Speed is a standout feature, enhancing efficiency in data transfer. In conclusion, the Insignia 2-Bay HDD Docking Station is a commendable addition to our business setup. Its seamless compatibility, robust build, swift speed, versatility, and user-friendly interface make it a reliable and efficient choice for anyone seeking a high-quality docking solution.

Got this to get some data off some old hard drives, it made it very easy to do. This will allow you to do two drives at once. You can have two of the desktop drives or two of the laptop drives in the unit. You can even have one of each. this will make it very easy to clone a hard drive if you need to.

This was surprisingly functional. I had trouble with my motherboard where two of the six SATA ports went out. I was afraid that my HDDs had died, but it turned out to be the MB. One drive was general storage, and the other was a backup of it. Both gone? OMG! Can you imagine the terror? Anyways, to be extra-safe, I bought this drive cradle and used it to make a SECOND backup of data, so I wouldn’t have to keep opening the case over and over and swapping cables on drives. It worked great! My backup is backed up, and then I used the dock to scour old drives and found a ton of pics and stuff that never migrated to the new system. Lifesaver. Motherboard is in RMA, now that my data is secure.

After my the motherboard in my PC died and my backup was not showing up as readable, I was desperately seeking a way to recover my files without having to pay in excess of $800 to someone to do it. Man was I shocked to get a hold of this! I listed to a You Tube video on how to remove my hard drive from the computer. After connecting my computer hard drive into the slot and then to my new computer, I was able to retrieve my files with this. I am not a tech person but I was able to read the instructions and it took about 2-2 1/2 hours to retrieve the files. One thing I did notice was that it got rather warm but I have a small desk fan that I use to stay cool so I used it while the files were being transferred and I had no issue. Best $50 I ever spent.

I bought this as an emergency purchase when a supposedly good and more portable one failed. While it is bulky if you already have a lot on your desk, it gets the job done, lines up the drives and is instantly discovered by the PC with no issues. The lights next to the eject buttons let you know when it's safe to remove a drive without causing damage to it. On the back there's even a USB slot to plug in a USB drive. All drives show up as additional letters in your File Explorer with no need for annoying 3rd party software.

docking station allowed me to retrieve my music and family photos from old HDD and SDD. Worked perfectly

I was given a computer awhile back and I wasn’t sure if the drives were good. I didn’t have it in me to keep attaching them to my current computer to test them so I purchased this and it worked well enough to continue to use this as a makeshift NAS since those are still way more money than I can afford at the present moment. It does feel kinda cheap for what it’s worth. But as long as it works for what I need, I’ll keep using it.

I had to have a disk recovered from an old all in one computer that gave up the ghost. The technicians were prompt, professional and personable--more to the point they were able to recover not only the data but I left with the original drive and purchased a docking station for the drive to use as a device on my new all in one. It works very well, is easy to configure and use and gives me an additional 500GB of storage. This saved my picture gallery with 20 years worth of photos. Although they were backed up-it was in so many places that it would have taken days to piece back together. Good job by the Squad and a great suggestion on the docking station!

The Insignia 2-Bay HDD Docking Station is a fantastic tool for anyone who works with multiple hard drives. I’ve used it to access old data, clone drives, and run backups—and it’s been smooth sailing every time. Just plug in your 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drives, connect via USB, and you’re good to go. No drivers, no fuss. The dual-bay setup is especially useful for managing multiple drives or transferring data between them. Build quality is solid, and the interface is intuitive. It’s a great solution for tech enthusiasts, IT pros, or anyone with a stack of drives to manage. If you need fast, reliable access to your HDDs or SSDs without cracking open a case, this docking station delivers.

Nice Offer,really guys,so here goes,i bought It,the First one,for the W.D. Hardrive i bought at your Cape Girardeau Store,was lead to beleive it was a External H.D.,IT wasn't.was going to return it,and go to Wal-Mart,and get one(External Hardrive),but i saw this item,Ended up buying it,worked great,so just a few days later,Ibought another one,going to buy two 8 TB's,or maybe 2 10,T.B.'s.Because your Store doesn't have any Seagate Hard Drives,i'm looking to go to Wal-Mart,maybe for that item.Got a Lot to do,between now,and mid March,So glad you had this Item,in your Store.Who knows,i do like Western Digital,i might just buy them at your Cape Girardeau Missouri,Store.

It works as advertised. I've docked four different drives, both large disc types and small SSDs, and it works flawlessly.

Useful if you need to access various drives without the hassle of drive enclosures.

I was skeptical about this brand and product. I am completely overjoyed that it woks great with my tablet. No issues!

Its easy to connect to your device and easy to use. The price was awesome, and Best Buy associates are well knowledged

My pc broke and this product saved my pc worked perfectly for what I needed it is easy to use and provides a good value

Works well and easy to use, Fairly fast, as fast as can be expected for an external USB3 drive. Fairly Fast transfers between external and PC.

Faced with an unbootable hard drive, I purchased this to copy files from the old drive to a new one using another computer. This device was easily recognized by Windows and transferring the files was quick and painless. Highly recommended.