This bundle pairs a 2TB M.2 SATA SSD with a Sabrent EC-M2SA aluminum enclosure — an instant plug-and-play 2.5" external-style drive, priced well below what 2TB of flash storage costs new in the current shortage.
🎯 Best Use Cases
- Portable external storage for game libraries, backups, or media.
- A ready-to-use 2.5" SATA drive for laptops or desktops with a spare SATA bay.
- Backup/archive storage that doesn't need NVMe-tier speed.
- A simple way to add 2TB without opening up a PC's internal M.2 slots.
- Transferring large files between systems via USB or SATA connection.
💰 Why This Is a Good Deal
With NAND flash prices up 70-115%+ through 2026, 2TB of flash storage in any form factor costs significantly more new than it did a year ago. At $230 CAD for this tested-working combination — a 2TB M.2 SATA SSD already installed in a Sabrent EC-M2SA aluminum enclosure — you're getting a ready-to-use, no-assembly-required storage solution at a below-market price.
Buying the enclosure and drive separately new, at current prices, would likely cost considerably more than this bundle.
⚖️ How It Compares
| Part | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sabrent EC-M2SA M.2-to-2.5" SATA Enclosure + 2TB M.2 SATA SSD — Used, Working | $230.00 | Ready-to-use bundle — no assembly needed. |
| Crucial P5 Plus 1TB NVMe (internal, PCIe Gen4) | $175.00 | Internal-only, much faster interface, half the capacity. |
| Kingston A400 240GB SATA SSD | $45.00 | Bare internal drive, far smaller capacity, budget option. |
Sabrent EC-M2SA M.2-to-2.5" SATA Enclosure + 2TB M.2 SATA SSD — Used, Working
In stock now — $230.00 CAD, ships within Canada.
🛒 View & Buy This Part Ask a Technician❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an internal or external drive?
It's a 2.5" SATA III enclosure housing an M.2 SATA SSD — it can be used as an internal 2.5" bay drive or connected externally via USB with an appropriate cable/adapter.
What speeds should I expect?
SATA III tops out around 550 MB/s — much slower than NVMe drives, but still a major upgrade over a traditional spinning hard drive.
Can I remove the SSD from the enclosure?
Yes, the Sabrent EC-M2SA is designed to be opened, so the M.2 SATA SSD inside can be removed and used separately if needed.
