While listed as only for a 2.5 HDD, has anyone tested this on a Desktop 3.5 HDD?

This will not work on a 3.5 drive. The USB power supply is 5V. The 2.5 drives only use a 5V power rail, which is why this works on them. 3.5 drives have a 12V power rail, along with the 5V power rail. To run a 3.5 drive, you need an external 12V power supply. There are interfaces that come with it.

USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA III Hard Drive Adapter Cable w/UASP ... Great! Is this thing USB 2.0 backward compatible in case I need it that way?

I've been able to use these with SSD's and USB 2.0. Usually laptop HDD's pull too much power to work on 2.0, and I've seen a couple older ones pull too much for 3.0. I work in a computer repair shop where we use these things like crazy, and it often depends on the drive you're using, and whether your USB port is able to push the power it's supposed to be rated for. Feels like a coin flip if you're working with a platter drive, but SSD's do fine.

2.5" drives don't require a power adaptor? All I need is this cable?

Yes. I had an SSD drive connected to the back of a server's USB 3 port for weeks without issue with no external power adapter.

Is this compatible with the Samsung Data Migration / Magician tools? They will not detect my drive with the other adapters I own.

I just ran into this issue with a Samsung 500 Gb 860 EVO SSD. The Samsung Magician Software did not see the SSD. There was a suggestion on one of Samsung's support sites (user community) that the bios settings for the HDD controller could be at fault. I checked mine and they were set to RAID (even though I don't have a RAID configuration). The recommended setting is AHCI. I changed it to AHCI (despite the warning that the computer might fail to boot) and rebooted. Rebooted without an issue, but Magician still didn't "recognize" the SSD as a Samsung "compatible" drive. I then downloaded Samsung Data Migration tool, which is really what you need for the cloning. IT WORKED. So as indicated elsewhere, there is some issue with certain combinations of Samsung software and the newer SSD's. I will try to remember to test it with an older USB 2.0 -> SATA adapter I've used in the past without issue. In the end, the cable worked as advertised.

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⚡ Unlock your data’s full potential with speed and style!

SLEEK PORTABLE DESIGN - Ultra-lightweight and compact, perfect for on-the-go professionals who demand mobility.
VERSATILE STORAGE SUPPORT - Effortlessly connect 2.5" SATA HDDs and SSDs to expand your storage or backup with ease.
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UNIVERSAL USB 3 0 COMPATIBILITY - Plug and play with any USB 3.0 port for instant connectivity—no drivers, no hassle.

The StarTech USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA HDD Cable delivers ultra-fast 5 Gbps data transfer rates with a plug-and-play USB 3.0 male-to-male connector. Designed for professionals needing quick access to 2.5" SATA HDDs and SSDs, this lightweight, compact cable offers reliable performance and is proudly manufactured in the USA.

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Brand	StarTech
Connector Type	USB 3
Cable Type	USB
Compatible Devices	Charging Adapter, SSD
Colour	Black
Connector Gender	Male-to-Male
Data Transfer Rate	5 Gigabits Per Second
Shape	Round
Frequency	60 GHz
Net Quantity	1.0 Count
Item Weight	41 g
Specification Met	No
Indoor/Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Number of Items	1
Wattage	7.5 Watts
Outer Material	Other
Manufacturer	STARTECH.COM
UPC	006503085469 065030854696
Global Trade Identification Number	00065030854696
Form Factor	2.5 Inch
Item Height	0.4 Inches
Item Width	1.9 Inches
Standing screen display size	2.5 Inches
Product Dimensions	50.04 x 4.83 x 1.02 cm; 40.82 g
Batteries	1 AAAA batteries required.
Item model number	USB3S2SAT3CB
Wireless Type	Radio Frequency
Are Batteries Included	No
Lithium Battery Energy Content	2.6 Watt Hours
Lithium Battery Weight	5 Grams
Number of Lithium Ion Cells	4
Country of Origin	USA
Item Weight	40.8 g

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