Review of the Icy Dock MB668U3-1SB USB 3.0 Enclosure

If you have a 2.5” SATA Hard Drive or an SSD that you would like to use as a portable drive then you need an enclosure. If you want to get the fastest possible speed you need a USB 3.0 enclosure. Step forward the Icy Dock MB668U3-1SB.

Here is how Icy Dock describe the enclosure:

Icy Dock is proud to announce a game changing product in its line-up: the MB668U3-1SB USB 3.0 Mobile Enclosure. This device handles most standard 2.5” SATA HDD and SSD and allows the user to connect it to their system using SuperSpeed USB3.0 for transfer rates up to 5 Gb/s! For systems which have not yet upgraded to USB 3.0, the MB668U3-1SB is backwards compatible to use with any USB 2.0 port on Mac or PC systems.

The MB668U3-1SB is predicated off the popular MB668US-1SB and MB668U-1SB, featuring an ultra light weight aluminum construction that draws away the heat, and a hassle-free installation method; no tools or screws are required to insert a drive into the unit. On the front of the device is a cool blue LED to notify the user of the drive’s status, and is seen through ventilation slots that maximize airflow across the drive.

Finally, on the rear of the device, a micro-USB 3.0 port and a DC in connection to use the USB-to-DC cable which is included with the device. This is to use with some larger capacity drives which may require additional power.

* Fits any standard 2.5″ SATA HDD or SSD
* SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connection for 5 Gb/s transfer rates
* Maximum transfer rate up to 480 Mbps via USB 2.0
* Backwards compatible USB 2.0 or 1.1 for universal connectivity on Mac and PC
* Plug & Play without rebooting the computer
* User friendly Screw-less design just plug in the hard drive and play
* Stylish aluminum construction provides protection, mobility, and optimal cooling
* Built-in blue LED. Less bright, less visible, less annoying
* Leather pouch included to keep your drive clean and scratch-free
* Included “DC to USB A Type” power cable for high performance HDD usage

Specifications

What’s in the Box?

The box contains the enclosure, instructions, USB 3.0 cable, USB power cable in case the computer you are connecting to doesn’t have enough power to run the drive, and also a neat little carry case.