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product_id: 780736695
title: "StarTech SATA to USB Adapter, USB 5Gbps, 2.5in SATA III (USB3S2SAT3CB) | Hard drive reader cable for SSD or HDD, USB-A, UASP up to 70% faster, USB Powered, Not for 3.5in drives, Laptops"
brand: "startech"
price: "€ 26.01"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Star Tech"
url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/780736695-startech-sata-to-usb-adapter-usb-5gbps-2-5in-sata
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region: Germany
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# 5Gbps USB 3.0 speed Compact & portable design UASP up to 70% faster StarTech SATA to USB Adapter, USB 5Gbps, 2.5in SATA III (USB3S2SAT3CB) | Hard drive reader cable for SSD or HDD, USB-A, UASP up to 70% faster, USB Powered, Not for 3.5in drives, Laptops

**Brand:** startech
**Price:** € 26.01
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Unlock lightning-fast storage access on the go—because your data deserves the VIP treatment!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** StarTech SATA to USB Adapter, USB 5Gbps, 2.5in SATA III (USB3S2SAT3CB) | Hard drive reader cable for SSD or HDD, USB-A, UASP up to 70% faster, USB Powered, Not for 3.5in drives, Laptops by startech
- **How much does it cost?** € 26.01 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/780736695-startech-sata-to-usb-adapter-usb-5gbps-2-5in-sata)

## 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

- • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience seamless 5Gbps USB 3.0 speeds for rapid data migration and backups.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** No drivers, no hassle—just connect your 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD and go instantly.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Works flawlessly across Windows, MacOS, Linux, and ChromeOS for ultimate flexibility.
- • **Travel-Ready Portability:** Ultra-compact, bus-powered design fits perfectly in your laptop bag—work anywhere, anytime.
- • **Boosted Efficiency with UASP:** Up to 70% faster transfers on compatible systems—cut your wait time dramatically.

## Overview

The StarTech SATA to USB Adapter (USB3S2SAT3CB) is a sleek, bus-powered cable that connects 2.5" SATA SSDs or HDDs to any USB-A port with blazing 5Gbps transfer speeds. Featuring UASP support for up to 70% faster data transfers, it requires no drivers and supports hot-swapping across all major operating systems. Its compact, portable design makes it the perfect tool for professionals needing quick, reliable access to external storage without bulky enclosures or power adapters.

## 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.

## 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 to USB adapter supports USB 5Gbps data transfer speeds over USB-A, plus you can experience transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB 5Gbps when connected to a computer that also supports 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 | B00HJZJI84 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 4,150 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 13 in SATA Cables |
| Brand | StarTech |
| Cable Type | SATA |
| Cable type | SATA |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Any device with a USB port and 3.0 or higher support |
| Compatible Phone Models | No Compatible Phone Models |
| Compatible devices | Any device with a USB port and 3.0 or higher support |
| Compatible phone models | No Compatible Phone Models |
| Connectivity Technology | SATA |
| Connector Gender | Male-to-Female |
| Connector Type | SATA/USB |
| Connector type | SATA/USB |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 33,233 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gigabits Per Second |
| External Testing Certification | CE, FCC, REACH |
| Frequency | 60 GHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030854696 |
| Included Components | 1 USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" HDD Adapter Cable, 1 Instruction Manual |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Item Shape | Flat |
| Item Type Name | Data Transfer/Power Cable |
| Item Weight | 0.09 Pounds |
| Item Width | 4.9 Centimetres |
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | USB3S2SAT3CB |
| Maximum Current | 1.5 Amps |
| Maximum Voltage | 5 Volts |
| Model Name | SATA/USB Data Transfer/Power Cable |
| Model Number | USB3S2SAT3CB |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pins | 11 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | 5Gbps transfers for files, Hot-swap, Driverless, Plug & Play, UASP Support, Universal Compatibility: Windows, MacOS, Linux, ChromeOS |
| Outer Material | Plastic |
| Product Warranty | 2 Years |
| Recommended Uses For Product | External Converter for SSD/HDD Data Transfer |
| 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 |
| Specification Met | FCC, UL |
| UPC | 006503085469 065030854696 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Wattage | 7.5 watts |

## 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

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## 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really useful, especially for a Raspberry Pi SSD drive
*by D***S on 12 December 2017*

Update Nov 2018 I've been using a couple of these at home, and found them very useful and versatile. Perfect for connecting SSDs to a PC for formatting, etc., and work extremely well in combination with cheap 32Gb SATA SSDs with Raspberry Pi 3B and 3B+ computers. They will also power 2.5 SATA hard drives, should you wish to use them. I'm a teacher, and recently acquired for my classroom a complete set of Raspberry Pi 3Bs. I use 20+ of these cables with 32Gb SSDs to provide the working environment for my pupils. These cables *just work*, and make the task of getting the pupils up and running at the start of each lesson really easy. Top recommendation. Great piece of kit. There may be cheaper alternatives on Amazon, but I'm sticking with these for the next classroom I fit out. ---- Purchased to allow the connection of a cheap 30Gb SSD to a Raspberry Pi 3B, to act as the OS drive for an experimental server. Worked flawlessly, and even can work with a 500Gb 2.5" SATA drive I had kicking around -- powered from the Pi, which in turn was powered by a USB to microUSB cable from a monitor! This, plus a cheap SSD make the Pi an excellent and reliable tool -- I cannot rely on microSD cards for longevity, and USB flash drives, though an acceptable substitute, are not as good as an SSD and one of these cables. Highly recommended.

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*Last updated: 2026-07-20*