NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure, Design for 5.25" Blu-Ray/CD/DVD SATA Drive, 2nd Gen DX, Aluminum Alloy, fit Any Depth Optical Drive, TAA Compliant, USB Hot swappable (NST-540S3-BK)

this is the second vantec product I've gotten and it has one defining feature: quality. The aluminum housing feels premium and for the price it should. After assembly it worked instantly and it's rubber feet transfer none of the vibrations to and from the drive inside it. no drivers need to be installed and assembly is quick and easy if you take your time and don't rush. Only drawbacks for it is that I paid more for the enclosure than I did for the drive. The cost definitely could have been a lot less since it's just a glorified sata to usb 3.0 adapter but I admit the aluminum is elegant and well made. The other drawback is that it uses usb 3.0 type b instead of a usb c connection. I imagine a future version of the drive will come with type c but it's at least better than 2.0 speeds like i've seen with other enclosures on amazon. Overall it's a great get if you have a computer that doesn't have an internal drive bay. It's an elegant piece of hardware that looks great on my desk and it's worked pretty flawlessly.

This is a great disc drive enclosure and a perfect addition to a workstation setup. It looks sleek and modern, so there’s no need to hide it away on your desk. It comes with both the power cable and USB cable, making setup simple and straightforward. For my needs, using just one drive reader, it works perfectly. If you’re planning to run multiple drives, the cost could add up. USB 3 provides all the speed you’ll realistically need for disc media, so there’s no need for anything faster. Solid build, clean look, and reliable performance. Highly recommended for single-drive users.

Well pleased. The product arrived undamaged, on time (actually the day before I expected it), and was well packaged for shipment. Installation of Blu-Ray drive was straight forward and simple. The only problem was the package of screws to hold the drive in place was not included as advertised (manufacturer error not seller I'm sure). If someone didn't have a supply of screws like I do it might be a problem. I plugged everything in, turned it on, rebooted and... nothing happened. Finally I did a cold start, (completely powered down my desktop) restarted with the unit turned on, and now it works perfectly. I don't even have to reboot, just turn it on and my Linux OS picks it up immediately. I've used it with my laptop with the failed DVD drive (that's really why I got it), even plugged it into my television usb port and played Blu-Ray directly to my television. That eliminated the need for a Blu-Ray player purchase, thank you very much. I don't usually write reviews because my experience will probably not be yours , but I couldn't be happier with this product if I tried. Many thanks NexStar, and if the need arises I would buy again without a doubt.

The NexStar DX2 (NST‑540S3‑BK) is a sturdy aluminum 5.25" optical drive enclosure that delivers exactly what it promises: reliable performance and effortless setup. It worked flawlessly with two LG M‑DISC DVD/CD‑RW drives and was instantly recognized by both Windows 11 and Linux with true plug‑and‑play behavior. While not shock‑resistant, its solid build makes it ideal for stationary archival use. I liked it enough to buy a second one.

It works good. I paired it with an lg blu ray drive that I flashed with libredrive firmware over SATA 1 year ago. This drive often caused Windows Explorer to crash on my Windows 10 PCs. The file explorer will forever be indexing and not be usable until I restart Windows Explorer in the task manager. Then it breaks the thumbnails until I restart my PC. This was not a problem when I used the the same drive over SATA. The enclosure is built well. It is aluminum with plastic bumpers. The package comes with a small screwdriver and many extra screws in case you lose some. The small drawback here is the standoff feet. They are 4 little rubber pieces that attach to the enclosure with adhesive. If you carry this thing in a backpack the legs will eventually fall off and get lost. A cheap shortcut solution for a $60 product in my opinion. The OWC Mercury Pro has feet that screw on for the same price. Overall, the cons are not deal breakers for me so I won't be returning it or anything but if I were to do it again I would buy the OWC Mercury Pro.

I have a pioneer BDR-S11JX blu-ray player. I’m going to use to rip my Blu-ray 4K discs to digital. After purchasing the Blu-ray player, I realized installing it in my tower desktop PC was going to require purchasing special rails and I would have to remove one of my 4TB hard drives that occupy that front space currently. I decided I didn’t wanna go that route and purchase enclosure, this pioneer Blu-ray player is longer than normal Blu-ray players and it fits in the enclosure perfectly so easy to set up. All the required hardware, including a little screwdriver came with it and the USB 3.0 cable. I ordered it this morning and it arrived this evening. Amazing!

The NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure exceeded my expectations. The aluminum alloy build feels solid and premium, and it fits my full‑size 5.25" DVD‑ROM drive perfectly. Once assembled, it looks clean, runs quietly, and performs exactly as it should. USB 3.0 speeds are fast and reliable, and the hot‑swappable design is a great convenience. If you need a dependable external enclosure for an optical drive, this one delivers on all fronts.

This is the type of product that fits a need perfectly. 5.25” drive bays are unicorns in PC’s in 2025. I upgraded my 2012 to a new boutique gaming PC system with no 5.25” drive bays available. I thought of having to home build or modify the new PC and then came across this in Amazon. Bought based on reviews, photos & videos. I am not disappointed at all. Great product that is well designed, simple, well built and perfectly meets my needs. The rubber feet are the chefs kiss as they hold it steady and secure atop my new PC. I have a DVD and Blue Ray collections I enjoy viewing and this allows me to do so in a enclosure that esthetically blends in with my modern rig.

It came securely wrapped, fast delivery and in good conditions. The material feels sturdy enough, metallic. It came with an extra USB 3 cable and 2 more screws. Easy to install, pretty intuitive, you don’t even need the instructions, took me aprox 5 minutes because I was doing it in the floor and in a uncomfortable position. The rubber feet are not that good, they will detach easily. But if you won’t be moving it a lot it’s ok, just ve careful to not remove one by accident. I bought it for a LG WH14NS40, fitting perfectly. Definitely worth buying if you are looking for a disk drive enclosure. I’ll buy another one if I decide to but another disk drive. ————————— Llego bien asegurado, rápido y en buenas condiciones. El material se siente macizo y aguantador, es de metal o un material muy parecido. Me llego con un cable de USB extra y con dos tornillos de más. Fácil de instalar, es muy intuitivo el ensamble. No necesitas el instructivo realmente. Me tomó aproximadamente 5 minutos porque estaba sentado en el piso en una posición incomoda. Las patitas de hule con las que vine se despegan fácilmente, no hay forma de asegurarlas mejor. Si que tengan cuidado de no perderlas o despegarlas una vez ya puestas. Están bien si no planeas mover mucho el lector de lugar, aunque igual, con la mínima resistencia se despegan. Lo compre para un LG WH14NS40, queda perfectamente ajustado y seguro. Completamente recomendable si estás buscando una funda para tu lector de discos. Muy seguramente compre otro ya que me anime a comprar otro lector.

snygg, stabil, Lätt att installera blu-ray brännare

Excellent. Just what I needed. Worked great.

I believe i had to wait for almost 2-3 weeks to receive this gem. But its very very very difficult to get a Blu-ray Writer, and i m eagerly waiting if i could get it somewhere. But i'll give my serious reviews sooner.

Well impressed with this. You just plug in the SATA cable that comes with the device then slot the drive in until flush. Plug and play USB, works great. Very stylish too, it's made of a nice metallic finish so it's a solid quality product.