--- product_id: 224765339 title: "SABRENT Thunderbolt SSD NVMe Enclosure, Tool Free, Super Fast 20Gbps, Thunderbolt 3 Aluminum M.2 Reader, Plug and Play (EC-T3NS)" brand: "sabrent" price: "R4171" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Sabrent" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/224765339-sabrent-thunderbolt-ssd-nvme-enclosure-tool-free-super-fast-20gbps store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 20Gbps Thunderbolt 3 speed Aluminum for max heat dissipation Tool-free SSD installation SABRENT Thunderbolt SSD NVMe Enclosure, Tool Free, Super Fast 20Gbps, Thunderbolt 3 Aluminum M.2 Reader, Plug and Play (EC-T3NS) **Brand:** sabrent **Price:** R4171 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Unlock Thunderbolt Speed, Zero Downtime! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SABRENT Thunderbolt SSD NVMe Enclosure, Tool Free, Super Fast 20Gbps, Thunderbolt 3 Aluminum M.2 Reader, Plug and Play (EC-T3NS) by sabrent - **How much does it cost?** R4171 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/224765339-sabrent-thunderbolt-ssd-nvme-enclosure-tool-free-super-fast-20gbps) ## 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 - • **Premium Aluminum Build:** Sleek, durable casing engineered for superior heat management and long-lasting reliability. - • **Effortless Tool-Free Setup:** Install or swap your NVMe SSD in seconds—no screws, no hassle, just plug and play. - • **Versatile Detachable Cable:** Customize your workspace with a removable cable—perfect length, zero clutter, zero external power. - • **Blazing 20Gbps Thunderbolt 3:** Experience ultra-fast data transfers that obliterate lag and boost productivity. - • **Certified Intel Thunderbolt 3:** Trust the original with Intel-certified tech ensuring rock-solid, stable connections every time. ## Overview The SABRENT Thunderbolt SSD NVMe Enclosure delivers certified Intel Thunderbolt 3 performance at blazing 20Gbps speeds. Its tool-free, aluminum design ensures effortless SSD installation and superior heat dissipation, making it the go-to choice for professionals demanding reliability and speed. Compatible only with Thunderbolt 3 ports, it features a detachable cable for versatile setups and plug-and-play convenience—perfect for millennial managers who refuse to compromise on efficiency or style. ## Description Product Description The SABRENT Thunderbolt 3 M.2 NVMe SSD Tool-Free Solid Aluminum Enclosure is the ultimate combination of convenience, performance, and reliability! Thunderbolt 3 technology enables amazing speeds of up to 1600 MB/s. TOOL-FREE DESIGN : No more screws! This enclosure is tool-free allowing you to swap drives with ease. Simply lift the case by unblocking the knob and insert your drive! A pin holds your SSD in place making the process effortless! TRUST & RELIABILITY : Don't entrust your valuable DATA to devices that are only compatible with Thunderbolt 3. Features a detachable 20cm cable which allows for full versatility based on the task on hand! Plug and play, no external power supply is required! Heat Dissipation : Solid Aluminum construction for durability and Maximum heat dissipation allows for the ultimate combination of performance, reliability, and extreme speed. PLEASE NOTE : NOT compatible with USB-C ports. Your device must have a compatible Thunderbolt 3 port, otherwise, the enclosure will not work! FEATURES Turn your NVMe SSD into a fast, and portable drive. Thunderbolt 3 transfer speed up to 1600 MB/s. (Actual performance will depend both on the speed of your NVMe disk and your systems overall performance). Solid aluminum construction for durability and maximum heat dissipation. M.2 size compatibility: 80mm (2280). Integrated temperature and health monitoring system. Internal conversion layer support for 1 x Thunderbolt 3 (20 Gbps). Internal conversion layer support for 1 x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x2. Plug and play. No drivers and no external power supply are needed. System Requirements Windows / Mac / Linux. Package Contents Thunderbolt 3 NVMe SSD tool-free enclosure. Thunderbolt 3 cable. Quick user guide. Review: On the whole recommended, just cable is too short - I was using an SSD (1Tb Samsung Evo 860) in a sata enclosure for my Apple Photos drive. Linked to an Apple Mac Mini with 16mb of RAM I was getting significant lag editing photos and scrolling through 40k+ photos. I switched to this device with a Sabrent Rocket 1Tb M2 NVMe drive in an attempt to get round the lag. The faster write/read speeds in conjunction with the Thunderbolt housing has thankfully reduced almost all the perceptible lag, and only video editing (4k GoPro) now seems to make it work hard. I'm not into monitoring numbers, there are plenty on here who live by that mantra. For my own personal purposes with this configuration it solved my issues. You need to initialise the drive before use using Apple Disk Utility . My O/S version is OS-X big sur (11.2.3 as of mar-21), drive was formatted as APFS / GUID partition map. Pros: Easy to install, tool free, no screw required (twist lock screw included), very dense aluminium casing, nicely made, matches mac lighting / design, seems a decent step up from SSD/Sata Cons: Proprietary cable with lugs (see photo), cable is too short, cant buy another longer cable that I can see so far Review: Well Built and Works Perfectly. No Disconnection Errors! - Straight away, I could tell this is a superior product. The fit and finish is excellent. The quality of the materials is evident in the smoothness of the edges, the reassuring weight of the enclosure and the secure fitting of the cover. It was very easy to install my Western Digital SN750 NVME SSD. The instructions are simple and the SSD is held in place securely. I was worried by other reviews that said the cable had indents one of the plugs. I am happy to tell you the good news that Sabrent have obviously listened to these complaints because the one I received has no notches or bumps and uses a standard thunderbolt 3 cable. I haven't bothered with benchmarking because it seems just as fast in practice as my previous enclosure BUT this one does not randomly disconnect when I am writing or copying to the SSD. No more annoying error notifications nor crashed applications. This enclosure has a rock solid connection that does not disconnect at all! This is why I bought Sabrent and why the other, unreliable enclosure will probably go to recycling. ## Features - TRUST & RELIABILITY: Dont entrust your valuable DATA to devices that are only ?compatible? with Thunderbolt 3. Sabrent is one of the only manufacturers and brands who are fully certified by Intel to use Thunderbolt 3 technology in their products. Dont settle for anything less than the original! - VERSATILITY: Features a fully detacheable cable which allows for using a cable with the length required for the task on hand! Plug and play, no external power supply required. - HEAT MANAGMENT: Solid Aluminum construction for durability and Maximum heat dissipation allows for the ultimate combination of performance, reliability, and extreme speed. - PLEASE NOTE: NOT compatible with USB-C ports. Your device must have a compatible Thunderbolt 3 port, otherwise the enclosure will not work! - International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08FT59SB6 | | Best Sellers Rank | 15,119 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 94 in Enclosures | | Box Contents | Quick user guide, Thunderbolt™ 3 NVMe SSD tool-free enclosure, Thunderbolt™ 3 cable | | Brand | SABRENT | | Brand Name | SABRENT | | Colour | Grey | | Compatible Devices | Laptop, Desktop | | Country of Origin | Taiwan | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 867 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 1600 Megabits Per Second | | Enclosure Material | Aluminium | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00840025250444 | | Hardware Interface | Thunderbolt 3 | | Hardware Platform | Universal | | Hardware interface | Thunderbolt 3 | | Hardware platform | Universal | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 10.2L x 3.8W x 1.5H centimetres | | Item Weight | 4.7 Ounces | | Manufacturer | SABRENT | | Manufacturer Part Number | EC-T3NS | | Material | Aluminium | | Memory Storage Capacity | 16 TB | | Model Number | EC-T3NS | | Network Connectivity Technology | USB | | Product dimensions | 10.2L x 3.8W x 1.5H centimetres | | Supported Devices Quantity | 1 | | The Standard Size of the Hard Drive or the Bay the Hard Drive Is Compatible With (in inches) | 22 Millimetres | | UPC | 840025250444 084002525044 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** SABRENT - **Colour:** Grey - **Hardware interface:** Thunderbolt 3 - **Hardware platform:** Universal - **Product dimensions:** 10.2L x 3.8W x 1.5H centimetres ## Images ![SABRENT Thunderbolt SSD NVMe Enclosure, Tool Free, Super Fast 20Gbps, Thunderbolt 3 Aluminum M.2 Reader, Plug and Play (EC-T3NS) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61hRCWYjFkL.jpg) ![SABRENT Thunderbolt SSD NVMe Enclosure, Tool Free, Super Fast 20Gbps, Thunderbolt 3 Aluminum M.2 Reader, Plug and Play (EC-T3NS) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61zMIFJqMdL.jpg) ![SABRENT Thunderbolt SSD NVMe Enclosure, Tool Free, Super Fast 20Gbps, Thunderbolt 3 Aluminum M.2 Reader, Plug and Play (EC-T3NS) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KaZR8MbcS.jpg) ![SABRENT Thunderbolt SSD NVMe Enclosure, Tool Free, Super Fast 20Gbps, Thunderbolt 3 Aluminum M.2 Reader, Plug and Play (EC-T3NS) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619PXrZz2+L.jpg) ![SABRENT Thunderbolt SSD NVMe Enclosure, Tool Free, Super Fast 20Gbps, Thunderbolt 3 Aluminum M.2 Reader, Plug and Play (EC-T3NS) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61GIDC4w96S.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Only one of my computers has tb3, others do not. will this function at all on a usb-c port that is not tb3?** A: No, it will only work on TB3 ports. **Q: Is there a way to easily disable the clone function to avoid unintentionally cloning?** A: Is not easy to start the cloning process you need to press and hold the cloning button for 3 seconds and the USB cable needs to be unplugged. **Q: Is this bootable as an external enclosure for m1 macmini running big sur?** A: It is a bootable external drive for any M1 Mac. Use the latest iteration of Big Sur (11.5.2). **Q: Can this operate bus powered? or… can it be powered from another usb-c port or charger. or does it have to use the power brick, no other option?** A: Thanks for the feedback. I am sure many are considering the RAID option. Could you please share some actual transfer rates? 1,500 would not be great using 3,000 MB/S x 2. Would expect close to 5,000 MB/S. Thanks. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ On the whole recommended, just cable is too short *by W***N on 26 March 2021* I was using an SSD (1Tb Samsung Evo 860) in a sata enclosure for my Apple Photos drive. Linked to an Apple Mac Mini with 16mb of RAM I was getting significant lag editing photos and scrolling through 40k+ photos. I switched to this device with a Sabrent Rocket 1Tb M2 NVMe drive in an attempt to get round the lag. The faster write/read speeds in conjunction with the Thunderbolt housing has thankfully reduced almost all the perceptible lag, and only video editing (4k GoPro) now seems to make it work hard. I'm not into monitoring numbers, there are plenty on here who live by that mantra. For my own personal purposes with this configuration it solved my issues. You need to initialise the drive before use using Apple Disk Utility . My O/S version is OS-X big sur (11.2.3 as of mar-21), drive was formatted as APFS / GUID partition map. Pros: Easy to install, tool free, no screw required (twist lock screw included), very dense aluminium casing, nicely made, matches mac lighting / design, seems a decent step up from SSD/Sata Cons: Proprietary cable with lugs (see photo), cable is too short, cant buy another longer cable that I can see so far ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well Built and Works Perfectly. No Disconnection Errors! *by L***N on 2 January 2022* Straight away, I could tell this is a superior product. The fit and finish is excellent. The quality of the materials is evident in the smoothness of the edges, the reassuring weight of the enclosure and the secure fitting of the cover. It was very easy to install my Western Digital SN750 NVME SSD. The instructions are simple and the SSD is held in place securely. I was worried by other reviews that said the cable had indents one of the plugs. I am happy to tell you the good news that Sabrent have obviously listened to these complaints because the one I received has no notches or bumps and uses a standard thunderbolt 3 cable. I haven't bothered with benchmarking because it seems just as fast in practice as my previous enclosure BUT this one does not randomly disconnect when I am writing or copying to the SSD. No more annoying error notifications nor crashed applications. This enclosure has a rock solid connection that does not disconnect at all! This is why I bought Sabrent and why the other, unreliable enclosure will probably go to recycling. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent quality with one major flaw *by M***K on 30 September 2020* I'll keep this short with the pertinent facts. THE GOOD STUFF 1. The quality of this enclosure is amazing and beautifully engineered. 2. It is Thunderbolt 3 which of course makes it far more expensive, exotic and of course very very fast. 3. You won't be disappointed with the performance if you mate it with a high speed NVMe SSD drive. 4. It is truly tool free but give the instructions a read first - they are very helpful. 5. It is good value compare to other enclosures. THE BAD STUFF 1. Out of pure madness Sabrent have decided to make the USB Thunderbolt 3 port proprietary. There are two notches in it which means only their cable will fit and at the time of writing you cannot buy a spare. THE PROBLEM WITH THE PORT AND CABLE I've already modified a Thunderbolt 3 cable to fit Sabrent's port so this can be easily done. It's two small 1 x 2mm notches that need to be made which of course would invalidate any cable warranty - your choice. ## Frequently Bought Together - SABRENT Thunderbolt 3 Certified M.2 NVMe SSD Tool Free Solid Aluminum Enclosure (EC-T3NS) - Samsung 990 PRO SSD NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4, M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Hard Drive, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 7,450 MB/s for High End Computing, Gaming, and Heavy Duty Workstations, MZ-V9P2T0B/AM - Sabrent USB 3.2 Type-C Tool-Free Enclosure for M.2 PCIe NVMe and SATA SSDs (EC-SNVE) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/224765339-sabrent-thunderbolt-ssd-nvme-enclosure-tool-free-super-fast-20gbps](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/224765339-sabrent-thunderbolt-ssd-nvme-enclosure-tool-free-super-fast-20gbps) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*