USB Adapter

USB to SATA Adapters

USB to SATA adapters connect SATA hard drives and SSDs to computers through USB.

USB to SATA adapter characteristics

Compare drive support, power requirements, and performance limits.

USB side	USB-A or USB-C, depending on adapter design
Drive side	SATA data and, where required, power connections
Adapter type	Active USB-to-SATA bridge
Typical drives	2.5-inch SSDs and hard drives; some powered adapters also support 3.5-inch drives
External power	May be required for drives whose power needs exceed what the USB connection can provide
Performance limit	Depends on the drive, SATA link, bridge controller, USB connection, and host
Common uses	Data recovery, cloning, backups, drive testing, and temporary external access