Enclosures/Externals - Page 3

Browse our Enclosures/Externals section, featuring 312 items curated from the Storage category. Dive into the latest releases, detailed buying guides, expert tips, performance benchmarks, and hands‑on reviews - everything you need to compare options, stay ahead of trends, and make the best informed choices. Also, learn about how TweakTown tests and reviews hardware.

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HyperX Savage EXO Portable SSD Review

December 14, 2018 | HyperX outs their very own portable SSD!

ADATA HD830 4TB Portable HDD Review

December 5, 2018 | You can park your truck on it!

Dell Business Thunderbolt Dock Review

October 27, 2018 | The TB16 is certainly one of the best docks on the market, if you need multiple monitors.

Transcend StoreJet 600 240GB Portable SSD Review

October 11, 2018 | Transcend aims to fill the entry-level performance market with the SJ600, but is it good enough for your hard earned dollars?

Icy Dock MB998IP-B/MB516SP-B Review - 8/16-Bays with MX500

October 5, 2018 | SSDs are cheap so stack them deep with Icy Dock 8 and 16 - Bay Enclosures.

CalDigit T4 RAID Thunderbolt 3 Review

September 15, 2018 | The T4 gets a Thunderbolt 3 upgrade, read on!

HighPoint SSD6540 Kit Review - Full Speed External 4x NVMe

September 13, 2018 | There isn't anything else like it on the market today. The SSD6540 desktop DAS utilizes NVMe SSDs and is so fast it broke some of our charts.

Samsung X5 Thunderbolt 3 Portable SSD Review

August 28, 2018 | Samsung's first Thunderbolt 3 portable SSD, called the X5, uses a magnesium case and speedy flash.

Seagate DJI Fly Drive 2TB Review

February 21, 2018 | Is the Fly Drive the perfect companion for all DJI owners? Read on!

WD My Book Duo 20TB Review

December 21, 2017 | WD is back with its high capacity RAID enabled dual drive in the My Book Duo, but is it any good? Let's see.

SanDisk iXpand Base 256GB Review

December 18, 2017 | We tackle the third iteration in the iXpand lineup with the Base 256GB, an iPhone storage and charging device.

OWC Mercury Helios 3 Thunderbolt 3 Enclosure Review

December 13, 2017 | We pair the OWC Helios 3 Thunderbolt 3 storage enclosure with the Intel DC P3700 SSD. Join us as we check out the performance.

Mantiz Venus MZ-02 Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure Review

December 11, 2017 | The Venus Thunderbolt 3 eGPU enclosure from Mantiz hits the big stage as we take it in for testing.

LaCie 2Big Dock Thunderbolt 3 20TB External HDD Review

December 8, 2017 | LaCie outs the 2Big Dock powered by Thunderbolt 3 technology and we take the 20TB model through testing.

WD My Passport Ultra 4TB Review

October 3, 2017 | We check out a rather affordable yet stylish and capable portable storage option from WD, the My Passport Ultra 4TB external hard drive.

Transcend StoreJet 25C3N 1TB Portable HDD Review

September 15, 2017 | Transcend's StoreJet 25C3N Extra Slim 1TB portable hard drive goes under the spotlight as we see what it's all about.

AKiTiO Thunder3 Quad Mini Four-Bay Enclosure Review

August 25, 2017 | AKiTiO returns with its Thunderbolt 3 series and we start with the Thunder3 Quad Mini four-bay external storage enclosure.

Samsung Portable SSD T5 500GB and 2TB Review

August 15, 2017 | Samsung has just unveiled its new Portable SSD T5 external SSD drives and we have the 500GB and 2TB models tested and discussed right here.

Seagate Game Drive Hub 8TB Review

August 3, 2017 | We tackle massive storage with the Seagate Game Drive Hub 8TB for those of you gaming with the Xbox One.

Transcend ESD220C 120GB Portable SSD Review

July 19, 2017 | The ESD220C portable SSD drive from Transcend arrives in the lab. Let's see what it can do.

CalDigit Tuff 1TB Portable SSD Review

July 10, 2017 | CalDigit's Tuff 1TB portable SSD gets put to the test to see how it does and if it's worth buying or not.

Apacer ASMini 240GB Portable SSD Review

July 7, 2017 | Apacer adds to their lineup with a small form factor portable SSDs with the ASMini. We check out the 240GB model right here.

Inateck FD1101 Aluminum HDD Dock Review

July 6, 2017 | Inateck is back with a more refined HDD dock in the FD1101 Aluminum HDD Dock. Should you buy it? Let's check it out.

Apacer AC730 1TB Military-Grade Portable HDD Review

July 5, 2017 | Apacer outs their most durable storage solution to date, the AC730 1TB military-grade portable HDD. Is it any good? Let's find out.

LaCie Bolt3 2TB Thunderbolt 3 Review

May 29, 2017 | We start our Thunderbolt 3 testing journey with LaCie's very impressive and expensive Bolt3 2TB external storage device.

OWC ThunderBay 4 Mini Thunderbolt 2 Review

May 26, 2017 | OWC's ThunderBay 4 Mini Thunderbolt 2 external storage devices goes under the spotlight as we check it out thoroughly.

ADATA SD700 512GB Portable SSD Review

March 9, 2017 | ADATA brings 3D NAND to the portable drive market with the durable and affordable SD700 SSD storage device. Here's our review of it.

SilverStone Drive Storage DS223 RAID Enclosure Review

February 20, 2017 | SilverStone's Drive Storage DS223 RAID dual-drive storage enclosure goes under the spotlight as we see if it should be considered or not.

SilverStone TS231U-C Two-Bay USB-C DAS Review

January 19, 2017 | With a name like SilverStone behind the TS231U-C RAID DAC, could it be a worthy competitor in today's market? Let's see.

Vantec NexStar TX Enclosure and Dual-Bay Dock Review

January 13, 2017 | Vantec launches a full lineup of value based storage appliances in the NexStar TX series. We take a look at the enclosure and dual-bay dock.

MyDigitalSSD Boost 1TB USB 3.1 Gen 2 Portable SSD Review

January 13, 2017 | Affordable and portable, the Boost 1TB USB 3.1 Gen 2 portable SSD from MyDigitalSSD raises the bar on external storage.

G-Technology G-Drive SSD Slim USB-C Review

January 12, 2017 | We put G-Technology's first Gen 2 USB 3.1 external drive, the G-Drive SSD Slim USB-C, to the test. Let's see how it does.

OWC miniStack 2TB USB 3.1 Gen 1 External Storage Review

January 5, 2017 | OWC outs the miniStack, a space saving backup solution for Mac Mini users. Here's our full review of the storage device.

Seagate 512GB SSD Game Drive for Xbox Review

December 28, 2016 | Seagate updates its portable Xbox lineup with the Game Drive SSD. We check out the 512GB version and see how it does.

G-Technology G-RAID 20TB Thunderbolt 2 Device Review

December 8, 2016 | We test the capacity-friendly G-Technology G-RAID Thunderbolt 2 storage device. It may not be for everyone, but it has its place.

ADATA SC660 240GB Portable SSD Review

December 6, 2016 | If you want to squeeze the most value out of your portable storage solution, the SC660 from ADATA could well be a viable option.

ADATA SV620 480GB Portable SSD Review

November 30, 2016 | On a tight budget but would like to buy a portable SSD? ADATA has you covered with the SV620 480GB model.

ADATA SE730 (2016) 250GB Portable SSD Review

November 15, 2016 | ADATA has launched a range of new portable SSD options, and we start our journey revisiting the SE730 external drive to see what it can do.

Seagate Innov8 Bus-Powered 8TB Desktop HDD Review

October 13, 2016 | Seagate's Innov8 8TB USB 3.1 external drive provides desktop 3.5-inch drive storage without a bulky power adapter. Sign us up!

Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8TB External Drive Review

September 19, 2016 | The latest external storage solution from Seagate for your desk comes through the lab as the Backup Plus Hub. Here's our full review.

SilverStone MMS01 Military-Grade IP65 Enclosure Review

September 9, 2016 | SilverStone puts its crosshairs on the storage enclosure market with the MMS01. Let's take a close look at it.

LaCie Porsche Design P9237 8TB Desktop Drive Review

September 8, 2016 | LaCie puts the Porsche Design spin on their own desktop USB-C solution, the P9237 8TB desktop external drive.

G-Technology G-Drive Mobile USB-C External HDD Review

September 2, 2016 | G-Technology's G-Drive Mobile USB-C external HDD stops by for some testing. Designed to match your Apple MacBook, it could be an option to consider.

WD My Passport Wireless Pro 3TB Portable HDD Review

August 16, 2016 | We take the latest in the WD Passport lineup for a spin, in the form of the My Passport Wireless Pro 3TB portable HDD.

CalDigit Tuff 2TB USB 3.1 Type-C External HDD Review

July 17, 2016 | CalDigit's Tuff 2TB USB 3.1 Type-C external HDD deserves your attention for it looks, performance, and durability. It's definitely one to consider.

Seagate Backup Plus Ultra Slim 2TB Portable HDD Review

June 1, 2016 | Seagate's Backup Plus Ultra Slim 2TB portable hard drive goes under the microscope against a range of others to see how it fits in the market.

SilverStone DS222 Two-Bay USB 3.0 RAID Storage Enclosure Review

May 18, 2016 | SilverStone's new DS222 two-bay USB 3.0 RAID storage enclosure device goes under the spotlight today. Got some spare 2.5-inch drives? Take a look.

Vantec CB-STU3 USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5-inch Adapter with Case Review

May 14, 2016 | Vantec's STU3 is a value based storage solution, but does it have the performance to compete in the market? Let's take a close look.

LaCie P9227 Porsche Design Slim Drive 2TB USB C Review

May 5, 2016 | We take a look at the 2TB USB C P9227 Slim Drive portable storage solution, the second device from the Porsche Design garage at LaCie.