--- product_id: 780736695 title: "StarTech SATA to USB Adapter, USB 5Gbps to 2.5in SATA III Hard Drive Reader, HDD SSD to USB-A Adapter Cable for Windows Laptops and Macbooks" brand: "startech" price: "₱1986" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Star Tech" url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/780736695-startech-sata-to-usb-adapter-usb-5gbps-to-2-5in store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # 5Gbps blazing transfer speed Ultra-portable, bus-powered design Plug & Play, no drivers needed StarTech SATA to USB Adapter, USB 5Gbps to 2.5in SATA III Hard Drive Reader, HDD SSD to USB-A Adapter Cable for Windows Laptops and Macbooks **Brand:** startech **Price:** ₱1986 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Unlock lightning-fast storage freedom—your data, anywhere, anytime! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** StarTech SATA to USB Adapter, USB 5Gbps to 2.5in SATA III Hard Drive Reader, HDD SSD to USB-A Adapter Cable for Windows Laptops and Macbooks by startech - **How much does it cost?** ₱1986 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/780736695-startech-sata-to-usb-adapter-usb-5gbps-to-2-5in) ## Best For - startech enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted startech brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Hot-Swap Ready:** Swap drives on the fly without rebooting—perfect for fast backups, data recovery, and on-demand storage expansion 🔄 - • **Blazing 5Gbps Speed:** Transfer massive files up to 70% faster with UASP support—because your time is money ⚡ - • **Ultimate Portability:** Compact, bus-powered adapter fits perfectly in your laptop bag—work from anywhere without extra power bricks 💼 - • **Effortless Plug & Play:** No drivers, no hassle—just connect your 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD and go, compatible across Windows, Mac, Linux, and ChromeOS 🔌 - • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly connects to any USB 3.0+ port and supports all major OS platforms—future-proof your storage workflow 🌐 ## Overview The StarTech SATA to USB Adapter delivers ultra-fast 5Gbps data transfer speeds with UASP support, enabling quick access to 2.5" SATA SSDs and HDDs. Its bus-powered, plug-and-play design requires no drivers and works seamlessly across Windows, Mac, Linux, and ChromeOS. Compact and portable, it’s ideal for professionals needing fast, reliable external storage solutions without the bulk of enclosures or extra power supplies. ## Description From the manufacturer Review: Simple, reliable adapter for accessing SATA drives quickly - I bought this adapter to access an old SSD and transfer files to my laptop, and it worked straight out of the box. There was no complicated setup required—just connect the drive and plug the USB cable into the computer. The adapter feels well made and provides a stable connection, with no dropouts or issues during file transfers. It recognised both SSDs and 2.5-inch hard drives quickly on my system. Data transfer speeds are impressive when used with a USB 5Gbps port, making it useful for backups, file recovery, cloning drives, or accessing old storage devices. The compact cable design makes it highly portable and easy to keep in a laptop bag or desk drawer without taking up much space. Compatibility has been excellent, working smoothly with different drives and operating systems without requiring additional software. A dependable, easy-to-use adapter that makes connecting and transferring data from SATA drives quick and hassle-free. Review: Better than U-Green wires! - This wire is really good for my Crucial BX500 SATA SSD 2TB, 2.5" Internal SSD. (yes I know, it says internal), but because I like to "go on the move" with storage, this wire helps me a lot with that. The wire has been through so many travels and not a single issue with it. I do have it in a case. The wire is really easy to "use". What I mean by that is - you just connect your drive and then plug the other end into a laptop or PC (or phone/tablet) and works perfectly. It fit's pefectly in bags, just be carful to not bend the connector if you keep it connected to your storage drive. It might look "long" and flexible but that is the wire, not the connector pins which you can bend pretty easily if you are careless. Easy to connect to any storage drive so long as you are not forceful with it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Brand | StarTech | | Cable type | SATA | | Compatible devices | Any device with a USB port and 3.0 or higher support | | Compatible phone models | No Compatible Phone Models | | Connector type | SATA/USB | | Special feature | 5Gbps transfers for files, Hot-swap, Driverless, Plug & Play, UASP Support, Universal Compatibility: Windows, MacOS, Linux, ChromeOS Special feature 5Gbps transfers for files, Hot-swap, Driverless, Plug & Play, UASP Support, Universal Compatibility: Windows, MacOS, Linux, ChromeOS See more | ## Product Details - **Brand:** StarTech - **Cable type:** SATA - **Compatible devices:** Any device with a USB port and 3.0 or higher support - **Connector type:** SATA/USB ## Images ![StarTech SATA to USB Adapter, USB 5Gbps to 2.5in SATA III Hard Drive Reader, HDD SSD to USB-A Adapter Cable for Windows Laptops and Macbooks - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71S5h33iGAL.jpg) ![StarTech SATA to USB Adapter, USB 5Gbps to 2.5in SATA III Hard Drive Reader, HDD SSD to USB-A Adapter Cable for Windows Laptops and Macbooks - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811pNvNDJbL.jpg) ![StarTech SATA to USB Adapter, USB 5Gbps to 2.5in SATA III Hard Drive Reader, HDD SSD to USB-A Adapter Cable for Windows Laptops and Macbooks - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81RLyCKXi2L.jpg) ![StarTech SATA to USB Adapter, USB 5Gbps to 2.5in SATA III Hard Drive Reader, HDD SSD to USB-A Adapter Cable for Windows Laptops and Macbooks - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91vuIEfjIxL.jpg) ![StarTech SATA to USB Adapter, USB 5Gbps to 2.5in SATA III Hard Drive Reader, HDD SSD to USB-A Adapter Cable for Windows Laptops and Macbooks - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ni02utMwL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple, reliable adapter for accessing SATA drives quickly *by A***S on 10 June 2026* I bought this adapter to access an old SSD and transfer files to my laptop, and it worked straight out of the box. There was no complicated setup required—just connect the drive and plug the USB cable into the computer. The adapter feels well made and provides a stable connection, with no dropouts or issues during file transfers. It recognised both SSDs and 2.5-inch hard drives quickly on my system. Data transfer speeds are impressive when used with a USB 5Gbps port, making it useful for backups, file recovery, cloning drives, or accessing old storage devices. The compact cable design makes it highly portable and easy to keep in a laptop bag or desk drawer without taking up much space. Compatibility has been excellent, working smoothly with different drives and operating systems without requiring additional software. A dependable, easy-to-use adapter that makes connecting and transferring data from SATA drives quick and hassle-free. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than U-Green wires! *by A***R on 4 July 2025* This wire is really good for my Crucial BX500 SATA SSD 2TB, 2.5" Internal SSD. (yes I know, it says internal), but because I like to "go on the move" with storage, this wire helps me a lot with that. The wire has been through so many travels and not a single issue with it. I do have it in a case. The wire is really easy to "use". What I mean by that is - you just connect your drive and then plug the other end into a laptop or PC (or phone/tablet) and works perfectly. It fit's pefectly in bags, just be carful to not bend the connector if you keep it connected to your storage drive. It might look "long" and flexible but that is the wire, not the connector pins which you can bend pretty easily if you are careless. Easy to connect to any storage drive so long as you are not forceful with it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for purpose *by A***S on 2 May 2026* Wanted to recover files from a broken laptop. Worked like a charm! ## Frequently Bought Together - StarTech.com SATA to USB Cable - USB 3.0 to 2.5” SATA III Hard Drive Adapter - External Converter for SSD/HDD Data Transfer (USB3S2SAT3CB) - 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 --- ## 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.ph/products/780736695-startech-sata-to-usb-adapter-usb-5gbps-to-2-5in](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/780736695-startech-sata-to-usb-adapter-usb-5gbps-to-2-5in) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-06-23*