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Last Updated: November 10, 2022 If you are looking for the best external raid enclosures of top quality, read our detailed reviews on them here before making the purchase decision.
In Hurry? Checkout Our Top Pick Of Best External Raid Enclosures.
Our Top Pick
9.7/10 our score
Best External Raid Enclosures
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Oyen Digital MiniPro RAID V3 USB-C External Dual Bay Drive Enclosure
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9. 7
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2
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OWC 0GB Mercury Elite Pro Dual RAID USB 3.1 / eSATA Enclosure Kit
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9. 5
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3
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WD 6TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - WDBWLG0060HBK-NESN
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9. 1
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4
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Sans Digital MobileRAID MR2UT6G 2-Bay RAID HDD Enclosure USB 3.1 GEN2/TYPE-C to SATA/RAID 0/1/JBOD
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8. 8
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5
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Cable Matters 10Gbps Aluminum Dual Bay 2.5 Inch External SSD Enclosure (USB C Enclosure) with USB-C and USB-A Cables Supporting RAID 1 and RAID 0 - Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible
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8. 6
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6
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QNAP TR-004 4 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with hardware RAID (Diskless)
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8. 2
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7
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Syba 8 Bay Tool Less Tray Hot Swappabe 2.5" 3.5" SATA Non Raid External USB 3.0 Enclosure SY-ENC50119
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8. 0
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8
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Syba 5 Bay Tool Less Tray Hot Swappable 2.5" 3.5" SATA III RAID HDD External USB 3.0 Enclosure Windows MacOS SY-ENC50118
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7 .7
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9
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Oyen Digital Mobius Pro 2C 2-Bay USB-C RAID Hard Drive Enclosure (3R2-2C-M)
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7. 4
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10
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Yottamaster 2 Bay RAID External Hard Drive Enclosure for 2.5" 3.5" Hard Drives, USB3.0 RAID Enclosure Support 32TB & RAID 0/1/JBOD/Clone/PM, RAID Drive Storage for Video Photo Backup [FS2RU3]
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7. 2
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1. Oyen Digital MiniPro RAID V3 USB-C External Dual Bay Drive Enclosure
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9.7/10 our score
Features
- Interface: USB-C (Compatible with USB 3.1 and Thunderbolt 3). It is not compatible with Thunderbolt 2 or earlier.
- Bus-powered or external adapter power (included)
- Configurable for JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, & BIG modes. No software required.
- Supports two 2.5-inch SATA drives (HDD or SSD) up to 15mm height
2. OWC 0GB Mercury Elite Pro Dual RAID USB 3.1 / eSATA Enclosure Kit
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9.5/10 our score
Features
- 0 GB Dual bay USB 3.1 Gen 1 and eSATA equipped performance RAID enclosure
- Hardware RAID 0, 1, span, and independent modes
- Fast USB 3.1 Gen 1 & eSATA connectivity-Accelerate your workflow with transfer speeds up to 407MB/s
- Supports 2 x SATA HDDs. All Cables included
- 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
3. WD 6TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - WDBWLG0060HBK-NESN
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9.1/10 our score
Features
- High-capacity add-on storage
- Fast data transfers
- Plug-and-play ready for Windows PCs
- WD quality inside and out
4. Sans Digital MobileRAID MR2UT6G 2-Bay RAID HDD Enclosure USB 3.1 GEN2/TYPE-C to SATA/RAID 0/1/JBOD
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8.8/10 our score
Features
- 2-Bay Raid HDD enclosure USB3.1 Gen2
- High Speed USB 3.1 Type-C (backward compatible to USB 3.0) *
- Raid: Raid 0, 1, Spanning, JBOD
- Stable data transfer and high speed up to 10 Gbps
- Support 2.5/3.5 inch SATA I/II/III HDD/SSD.Windows 2016/2012/2000/Me/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 above, Mac OS 9.1/10 above, Linux.High-end Anodizing Aluminum Case for Heat Dissipation.Tool-less Installation - No tools required to install 3.5 Inch Hard Drive **.Plug and Play Design.Quiet Cooling Fan
5. Cable Matters 10Gbps Aluminum Dual Bay 2.5 Inch External SSD Enclosure (USB C Enclosure) with USB-C and USB-A Cables Supporting RAID 1 and RAID 0 - Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible
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8.6/10 our score
Features
- 2.5" USB C SSD raid enclosure supports two 2.5" SATA SSD drives in JBOD, BIG, RAID0 and RAID1 configurations, USB C SSD Enclosure provides with optional power cable provides stable drive performance to serve as an external RAID enclosure
- USB C to SATA SSD Enclosure offers convenient and fast data back-up for temporary or long-term use, Diagnose internal SSD drives for replacement or repair with the SATA SSD adapter
- 2X faster than USB 3.0 data transfer rate support by this SSD dual bay enclosure for computers with USB A or USB C. Supports USB-A, USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 computers with the included cables
- High speed USBC enclosure storage is compatible with Windows and Mac computers, USB Type C to SATA enclosure in a sturdy metal housing provides a cost-effective solution for adding additional memory without opening up your laptop
- Dual bay USB-C enclosure for portable hard drive and external SSD is compatible with SATA SSD drives such as the Samsung 860 EVO, Kingston A400 SSD, SSD Plus, Crucial MX500, WD Blue 3D NAND PC SSD
6. QNAP TR-004 4 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with hardware RAID (Diskless)
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8.2/10 our score
Features
- Direct-attached storage device via USB Type-C for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Use the TR-004 as external storage for NAS backup
- Expand the capacity of your QNAP NAS
- 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 3Gb/s (Diskless)
- Hardware RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 5, JBOD, and individual disks
- Includes a USB Type-C to Type-A connector cable
- Lockable drive Bays. NOTE : The TR-004 does not support the following: the TS-128, TS-228, TS-131, TS-231, TS-431, TS-431U, and NAS models that cannot be updated to QTS 4.3.6 (or later). The TR-004 can only be used as an individual storage pool or volume on the NAS. Its storage pool/volume cannot be combined into the connected NAS. NAS applications cannot be installed on the TR-004. Drives can only be migrated from one TR-004 to another TR-004. The files and data stored on drives moved to/from a NAS (or another device) will not be recognized.
7. Syba 8 Bay Tool Less Tray Hot Swappabe 2.5" 3.5" SATA Non Raid External USB 3.0 Enclosure SY-ENC50119
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8/10 our score
Features
- Support All Brands Of 2.5 Inch And 3.5 Inch Sata Hard Disk Drive Up To 18Tb Per Drive. (Does Not Support Raid And Nas Function)
- Smart Fan Function With Built-In Thermal Sensor Support Auto & Manual Mode With 3 Level Of Fan Speed
- Super Speed Usb3.0 5Gbps Connection Transfer Your Files In A Breeze. Supports Sata I/Ii/Iii(6Gb/S), Uasp And Usb 3.0(5Gb/S)
- Independent Control Switch For Each Drive Allows Drives To Be Powered Off Individually. Dissipates Heat Efficiently With Steel Housing & Quiet Fan
8. Syba 5 Bay Tool Less Tray Hot Swappable 2.5" 3.5" SATA III RAID HDD External USB 3.0 Enclosure Windows MacOS SY-ENC50118
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7.7/10 our score
Features
- Supports all brands of 2.5" And 3.5" Sate I/II/III hard disk Drive up to 10TB per drive up to 5 x 10TB. Support hard drive transfer rate up to SATA III
- Raid support: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 3, RAID 5, RAID 10, span, and JBOD
- East interface requires port Multiplier w/FIS-based switching on main computer to enable access to multiple HDDs simultaneously
9. Oyen Digital Mobius Pro 2C 2-Bay USB-C RAID Hard Drive Enclosure (3R2-2C-M)
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7.4/10 our score
Features
- USB-C (Compatible with all USB & Thunderbolt 3). Not compatible with Thunderbolt 2.
- Supports two 3. 5-inch SATA hard drives
- Includes USB-C hub for daisy-chaining or additional USB devices
- Simple, tray-less drive insertion
- Aluminum housing and quiet fan provide excellent heat dissipation
10. Yottamaster 2 Bay RAID External Hard Drive Enclosure for 2.5" 3.5" Hard Drives, USB3.0 RAID Enclosure Support 32TB & RAID 0/1/JBOD/Clone/PM, RAID Drive Storage for Video Photo Backup [FS2RU3]
10
7.2/10 our score
Features
- Transportable, Flexible Storage Solution:The transportable 2 bay hard drive enclosure hardware RAID solution with SATAIII 6Gbps transfer offering content creators large capacity and high-powered performance. Supports RAID 0/1/JBOD/CLONE/PM RAID modes. Featuring a versatile USB 3.0 Type-B interface to meet the needs of the flexible storage.
- 32TB Enterprise-class Storage Capacity:This dual bay raid enclosure supports 2 hard drives(2.5"/3.5") with a maximum capacity of 32 TB and 16 TB for single disk. With two indicator lights to monitor the operating status of each hard drive. Plug-and-play hot swapping. Manage media from multiple cameras on location or in the studio with up to 32TB of RAID storage in one system.
- Support 2.5"/3.5" HDD & SSD:Yottamaster 2 bay hdd enclosure raid is designed for both 2.5" SSDs where speed is the priority and for 3.5" HDDs when it's important to maximize the storage capacity.The removable aluminum trays allow for easy installation and replacement of the drives. Your hard drives can be firmly fixed on the tray by provided screws, which can effectively protect your hdds from shock and interface damage.
- 6Gbps Transfer Rate:This raid hard drive enclosure adopt SATA III protocol, with a transfer speed up to 5Gbps(MAX). Support UASP, which makes it 20% faster than conventional USB 3.0. Compatible with most Windows and Mac and Linux systems. Provide flexible storage for demanding workflows.
- 40mm Silent Fan Inside:The 2 Bay USB 3.0 SATA hard drive enclosure is all Aluminum design. With front and rear cooling holes. An ultra durable aluminum enclosure provides efficient heat dissipation, plus an extra 40mm rear fan accelerate air convection and keeps your drives cool during long hours of operation. Meanwhile supported 10mins Intelligent Sleep(Note: The Auto-sleep time can be adjusted/canceled.)