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product_id: 18291083
title: "StarTech SATA to USB Cable, USB 10Gbps to 2.5in SATA I II III Hard Drive Adapter, External Converter for SSD or HDD Data Transfer, 0.5m Cable"
brand: "startech.com"
price: "£18.69"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Star Tech.Com"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/18291083-startech-sata-to-usb-cable-usb-10gbps-to-2-5in
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
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# 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 speed Ultra-portable, fits in laptop bags Bus-powered, no external power needed StarTech SATA to USB Cable, USB 10Gbps to 2.5in SATA I II III Hard Drive Adapter, External Converter for SSD or HDD Data Transfer, 0.5m Cable

**Brand:** startech.com
**Price:** £18.69
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Unlock lightning-fast data access anytime, anywhere!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** StarTech SATA to USB Cable, USB 10Gbps to 2.5in SATA I II III Hard Drive Adapter, External Converter for SSD or HDD Data Transfer, 0.5m Cable by startech.com
- **How much does it cost?** £18.69 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/18291083-startech-sata-to-usb-cable-usb-10gbps-to-2-5in)

## Best For

- startech.com enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted startech.com brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Power Anywhere:** Bus-powered design means zero extra cables or power bricks—perfect for on-the-go professionals.
- • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience up to 10Gbps speeds with USB 3.1 Gen 2 and UASP support for seamless data flow.
- • **Compact & Travel-Ready:** Slim, lightweight cable tucks easily into your laptop bag, so you’re always ready to transfer or backup.
- • **Plug & Play Convenience:** No drivers or installations required—just connect and access your 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD instantly.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Works flawlessly across Windows, MacOS, Linux, and ChromeOS for ultimate device freedom.

## Overview

The StarTech SATA to USB Cable is a sleek, bus-powered adapter that connects 2.5" SATA I/II/III SSDs and HDDs to USB-A ports with blazing 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds. Supporting UASP for enhanced performance, it requires no drivers and works across all major operating systems. Its ultra-portable design and plug-and-play ease make it the go-to tool for fast data transfer, backups, and drive cloning on the move.

## Description

Here’s a fast, easy way to access data on a 2.5" solid-state or hard drive. This black cable-style adapter (with male to male connectivity) lets you connect your laptop or desktop computer directly to a solid-state drive and access it through ultra-fast USB 3.1 Gen. 2 (up to 10 Gbps). This adapter can support hard drives up to 2TB at 7200 RPM. Convenient Drive Access With this hard drive adapter cable, you can quickly swap hard drives without having to install your drives into an enclosure. You can copy or retrieve data from a 2.5" SSD/HDD quickly with no additional accessories required. It gives you easy drive access for data migration, drive cloning and data backup applications, with the fast performance of USB 3.1 Gen 2. Harness the Speed of USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB 3.1 Gen 2 gives you greater bandwidth and speed, with rates of up to 10 Gbps - twice the speed of USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) technology. It lets you leverage the high performance of the latest SSDs and hard drives, while alleviating bottlenecks in your data transfers. For an enhanced performance, the SATA to USB 3.1 converter also supports UASP. Ultra-Portable Design This SSD/HDD storage adapter features a compact, lightweight design that tucks easily into a laptop bag or carrying case. It’s USB-powered, requiring no external power source so you can use it wherever you go to access valuable data quickly. The 2.5” SATA drive to USB 3.1 adapter cable is backed by a 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Review: it just works - it's StarTech, you know it'll just work. I got this to run a boot SSD for my server after my USB drive failed. also used it to test SSDs from marketplace. i got mine on sale so i'm very happy with the price i paid and the performance i got. plug it in and it just works, reasonably fast too.
Review: Even Though I Bought The Right Cable The Drive Didn't Work - Whenever i plugged it into the drive that i was using, it worked fine. However, it wasn't reading it. But, i'm pretty sure that there was an issue with the Drive not the Adapter. Overall, it was a nice cable to use and i'll use it another time.

## Features

- QUICKLY ACCESS A 2.5" SATA SSD OR HDD: Connect to a 2.5in SATA SSD (solid state drive) or HDD (hard disk drive) to add storage, perform backups, create disk images, recover data, and transfer content to your laptop; Not Compatible with 3.5in drives
- COMPATIBILITY: This bus-powered adapter is compatible with 2.5in drives; 3.5in drives require a dedicated power connection; For an adapter that supports 3.5in drives, please see our USB312SAT3
- FAST TRANSFER SPEEDS: The SATA hard drive adapter cable lets users experience enhanced performance and super-fast data transfer speeds with support for USB 10Gbps and UASP
- CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE: The hard drive USB adapter cable is a portable solution that tucks away nicely in a laptop bag with no external power required
- SAVE TIME: The hard drive transfer cable lets you conveniently swap between drives with no need to install the drive inside an enclosure, just plug and play into a USB-A host system; No driver-install required; OS-Independent

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00XLAZODE |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5 in SATA Cables |
| Brand | StarTech.com |
| Brand Name | StarTech.com |
| Cable Type | USB |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | 2.5-inch HDD and SSD, Laptop, Personal Computers with USB port |
| Compatible Phone Models | Laptop, Personal Computers with USB port, 2.5-inch HDD and SSD, |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connector Gender | Male-to-Male |
| Connector Type | Sata/Usb |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,798 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gigabits Per Second |
| External Testing Certification | CE, FCC |
| Frequency | 10 GHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030861779 |
| Included Components | 1 - USB 3.1 to SATA 2.5" HDD adapter cable, 1 - quick start guide |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Item Shape | Round |
| Item Type Name | Data Transfer Cable |
| Item Weight | 0.03 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Maximum Voltage | 5 Volts |
| Model | USB312SAT3CB |
| Model Name | USB312SAT3CB |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pins | 22 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Data Transfer, Driverless, Universal Compatibility: Windows, MacOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Hot-swap, Plug and Play, UASP Support |
| Outer Material | Plastic |
| Part Number | USB312SAT3CB |
| Recommended Uses For Product | transferring data |
| Special Feature | Data Transfer, Driverless, Universal Compatibility: Windows, MacOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Hot-swap, Plug and Play, UASP Support Special Feature Data Transfer, Driverless, Universal Compatibility: Windows, MacOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Hot-swap, Plug and Play, UASP Support See more |
| Specification Met | No |
| UPC | 065030861779 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2 Year |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** StarTech.com
- **Cable Type:** USB
- **Compatible Devices:** 2.5-inch HDD and SSD, Laptop, Personal Computers with USB port
- **Connector Type:** Sata/Usb

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it just works
*by I***N on April 13, 2026*

it's StarTech, you know it'll just work. I got this to run a boot SSD for my server after my USB drive failed. also used it to test SSDs from marketplace. i got mine on sale so i'm very happy with the price i paid and the performance i got. plug it in and it just works, reasonably fast too.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Even Though I Bought The Right Cable The Drive Didn't Work
*by K***I on November 20, 2025*

Whenever i plugged it into the drive that i was using, it worked fine. However, it wasn't reading it. But, i'm pretty sure that there was an issue with the Drive not the Adapter. Overall, it was a nice cable to use and i'll use it another time.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is the one to get for Pi 4
*by D***! on July 19, 2025*

I tried a number of USB to SATA III enclosures and cables for booting a Pi 4, this was the one that works reliably and fully. It's hard to guarantee what chipset is in this, but I have to assume it's asmedia asm1153e because of how well it functions. Jmicron based adapters did not perform well. Note that if you're using this on a pi4, you need this USB 3.1 version. The less expensive USB 3.0 version looks identical, but did not boot. Note to the manufacturer: This chipset matters. For some customers, this is important information that should be shared in the specs. if this is ASM1153e chip, then PUT IT IN THE DESCRIPTION.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-15*