--- product_id: 22519908 title: "StarTech SATA to USB-C Cable, USB 10Gbps to 2.5in SATA I II III Hard Drive Adapter, External Converter for SSD or HDD Data Transfer" brand: "startech.com" price: "£22.38" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Star Tech.Com" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/22519908-startech-sata-to-usb-c-cable-usb-10gbps-to-2 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 speed Ultra-portable, fits in any laptop bag Bus-powered, no external power needed StarTech SATA to USB-C Cable, USB 10Gbps to 2.5in SATA I II III Hard Drive Adapter, External Converter for SSD or HDD Data Transfer **Brand:** startech.com **Price:** £22.38 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Unlock Ultra-Fast Storage Access Anywhere, Anytime! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** StarTech SATA to USB-C Cable, USB 10Gbps to 2.5in SATA I II III Hard Drive Adapter, External Converter for SSD or HDD Data Transfer by startech.com - **How much does it cost?** £22.38 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/22519908-startech-sata-to-usb-c-cable-usb-10gbps-to-2) ## 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 - • **Plug & Play Freedom:** No drivers, no hassle—just connect your 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD and start transferring instantly across Windows, Mac, Linux, and ChromeOS. - • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience lightning-quick 10Gbps data speeds that keep your workflow seamless and efficient. - • **Compact & Travel-Ready:** Slim, lightweight, and reversible USB-C connector ensures you’re always ready to access or migrate data anywhere, anytime. - • **Power Without the Bulk:** Bus-powered design means zero extra cables or adapters—perfect for on-the-go professionals. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with all 2.5" SATA I/II/III drives, making your storage upgrades and backups effortless. ## Overview The StarTech SATA to USB-C Cable is a sleek, bus-powered adapter that connects 2.5" SATA SSDs and HDDs to USB-C ports with blazing 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds. Designed for professionals who demand fast, driverless, and universal compatibility across major OS platforms, it enables quick data transfers, backups, and drive cloning without external power or enclosures. Its compact, reversible USB-C design makes it the ultimate portable solution for seamless storage access on the go. ## Description This USB C to SATA adapter lets you use the USB Type C port on your laptop to connect directly to a 2.5" solid-state drive or hard drive and access it through ultra-fast USB 3.1 Gen. 2 (10Gbps). It's fast and easy to connect to your SATA drives, with no additional accessories required. Ultra-Portable With No External Power Required Quickly access your valuable data, wherever you go, using this cable-style laptop hard drive adapter. It's USB powered, so there's no external adapter required. Plus, it features a compact lightweight design, so you can easily it tuck inside your laptop bag or carrying case. Convenient Drive Access The USB 3.1 Type C to SATA adapter lets you swap HDDs or SSDs without having to install your drives into an enclosure. You can copy or retrieve data from a 2.5" SSD or HDD quickly. It gives you easy access to your drive for data migrations, drive cloning and data backup applications, with the fast performance of USB 3.1 Gen 2. Connect Easily The integrated, easy-to-use USB Type-C connector on the external hard drive connector is small and reversible, which makes for easier insertions. You can connect the plug with either side facing up, which means less risk of damaging your ports, and less frustration. Harness the Speed of USB 3.1 Gen 2 The hard drive data transfer cable is USB 3.1 Gen 2 and gives you greater bandwidth and speed with file transfer rates of up to 10 Gbps. It lets you leverage the high performance of the latest SSDs and hard drives, while alleviating bottlenecks in your data transfers. The USB Type C to SATA adapter is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. Review: Works with a Mac, Perfect!!! - Works very well, have no issues using with a Mac. Perfect!!! Review: Good price! - Worked perfectly to transfer my files to my new computer. ## 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 USB31C2SAT3 - 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 C 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-C host system; No driver-install required; OS-Independent ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0133F30R8 | | Best Sellers Rank | #6 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 | No Compatible Phone Models | | Connectivity Technology | 1 - Drive Connectors SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) 1 - Host Connectors USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C (24 pin, 10Gbps) | | Connector Gender | Male-to-Female | | Connector Type | Sata/Usb | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,276 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gigabits Per Second | | Frequency | 10 GHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030863032 | | Included Components | 1 USB 3.1 to SATA 2.5" HDD adapter cable with USB-C, 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 | | Model | USB31CSAT3CB | | Model Name | USB31CSAT3CB | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pins | 24 | | 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 | | 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 | 065030863032 | | 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 ![StarTech SATA to USB-C Cable, USB 10Gbps to 2.5in SATA I II III Hard Drive Adapter, External Converter for SSD or HDD Data Transfer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71coc7V5GgL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: While listed as only for a 2.5 HDD, has anyone tested this on a Desktop 3.5 HDD?** A: 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. **Q: 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?** A: 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. **Q: 2.5" drives don't require a power adaptor? All I need is this cable?** A: 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. **Q: Is this compatible with the Samsung Data Migration / Magician tools? They will not detect my drive with the other adapters I own.** A: 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. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works with a Mac, Perfect!!! *by R***Z on February 20, 2026* Works very well, have no issues using with a Mac. Perfect!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good price! *by B***8 on March 16, 2026* Worked perfectly to transfer my files to my new computer. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a perct cable for techies *by C***D on March 19, 2026* The length allows for workbench use. Great product and good price. Perfect for setting up Digital drives. ## Frequently Bought Together - StarTech.com USB C to SATA Adapter - External Hard Drive Connector for 2.5'' SATA Drives - SATA SSD / HDD to USB C Cable (USB31CSAT3CB) Black - SAMSUNG 870 EVO SATA III SSD 1TB 2.5” Internal Solid State Drive, Upgrade PC or Laptop Memory and Storage for IT Pros, Creators, Everyday Users, MZ-77E1T0B/AM - SABRENT SATA to USB Cable - USB 3.0 to 2.5” SATA I/II/III Hard Drive Adapter - External Converter for SSD/HDD Data Transfer (EC-SSHD) --- ## 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.uk/products/22519908-startech-sata-to-usb-c-cable-usb-10gbps-to-2](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/22519908-startech-sata-to-usb-c-cable-usb-10gbps-to-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-26*