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product_id: 780736695
title: "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)"
brand: "startech"
price: "187 kr"
currency: DKK
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Star Tech"
url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/780736695-startech-com-sata-to-usb-cable-usb-3-0-to
store_origin: DK
region: Denmark
---

# 5Gbps blazing transfer speed Ultra-portable, travel-ready Hot-swap & plug & play ease 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)

**Brand:** startech
**Price:** 187 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Unlock lightning-fast storage access anytime, anywhere!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 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) by startech
- **How much does it cost?** 187 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/780736695-startech-com-sata-to-usb-cable-usb-3-0-to)

## 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

- • **Compact & Travel-Ready:** Slim, lightweight design fits perfectly in your laptop bag—carry your data wherever ambition takes you.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Works seamlessly across Windows, MacOS, Linux, and ChromeOS—one cable to rule all your devices.
- • **Blazing 5Gbps USB 3.0 Speed:** Transfer massive files up to 70% faster with UASP support—because your time is money.
- • **Trusted Reliability & Support:** Backed by 2 years warranty plus lifetime 24/5 multilingual tech assistance—confidence in every connection.
- • **Effortless Hot-Swap & Plug & Play:** No drivers, no fuss—just connect your SATA SSD/HDD and go, perfect for on-the-fly data access.

## Overview

The StarTech SATA to USB Cable delivers ultra-fast 5Gbps data transfer speeds with UASP support, enabling quick access to 2.5" SATA SSDs and HDDs without external power. Its plug-and-play design ensures effortless hot-swapping across multiple operating systems, while its compact, durable build makes it the perfect portable storage companion. Backed by a 2-year warranty and lifetime tech support, it’s the reliable choice for professionals on the move.

## Description

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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.
Review: Works well for USB booting from SSDs - I have about 5 of these - they work for booting Raspberry Pis from SSDs.

## Features

- QUICKLY ACCESS A SATA SSD OR HDD: Connect to a SATA 2.5" 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; For 3.5in drives please check USB312SAT3
- FAST TRANSFER SPEEDS: The SATA to USB adapter supports USB 3.0 data transfer speeds of 5Gbps; Experience transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0 when connected to a computer that also supports UASP
- PORTABLE & CONVENIENT SATA CABLES: The hard drive to USB adapter is a portable solution that fits nicely in a laptop bag with no external power needed; Easily bring your external hard drive adapter anywhere
- PLUG & PLAY SIMPLICITY: Save time with the hard drive transfer cable; Swap between drives effortlessly without needing to install them inside an enclosure -- just plug and play with this USB hard drive adapter
- RELIABILITY: our USB to SATA 2.5 adapter is backed for 2 years, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00HJZJI84 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 4,473 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 16 in SATA Cables |
| Brand | StarTech |
| 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 |
| Connectivity Technology | SATA |
| Connector Gender | Male-to-Female |
| Connector Type | SATA/USB |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (33,184) |
| 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 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 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 |
| 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well for USB booting from SSDs
*by A***N on 10 March 2026*

I have about 5 of these - they work for booting Raspberry Pis from SSDs.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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: 2026-05-14*