0:11 Satechi SSD Enclosure Speed: The Satechi enclosure is identified as the fastest SSD tested, potentially outperforming competitors.
0:27 Performance Comparison: This Satechi enclosure surpasses other 40 Gbps enclosures previously tested by the presenter, including models from Mini Sabrent, ASUS, and Gigundo.
0:47 Price and Value: The Satechi enclosure is priced around $100 when logged into an Amazon account, offering good value compared to similar products typically priced at $130.
1:40 Compatibility: The enclosure supports Gen 4x4 PCI NVMe SSD drives in m.2 sizes (2280, 2260, 2242, and 2230) and can handle up to 16TB drives (though only tested with a 1TB drive).
3:33 Build Quality: The enclosure is praised for its solid build quality, featuring a smooth, thick metal construction that is superior to competitors.
4:03 Toolless Design: A slider mechanism allows for easy, tool-free installation and removal of the SSD.
4:21 Cord Length: The included cord is 9 inches long, longer than the 6 inches stated online.
4:40 Heat Dissipation: A plastic shell is included for heat dissipation, but the presenter finds it unnecessary and prefers the enclosure's look without it.
5:36 Speed Claims: Satechi claims the enclosure can reach speeds up to 3850 MB/s with the Western Digital SN850X SSD.
5:51 Test Drive: The presenter uses a Western Digital Black SN770 SSD for testing, which is slightly slower than the recommended SN850X.
6:58 Test Setup: Tests are conducted on an M1 iMac, plugged directly into a Thunderbolt port, formatted as APFS.
7:37 Blackmagic Disk Speed Test: The enclosure achieves impressive results on the Blackmagic test, with around 3124 MB/s write speeds and 2933 MB/s read speeds, outperforming competitors.
8:14 10GB File Transfer Test: A 10GB file transfer is completed in just 3 seconds, translating to approximately 3300 MB/s.
8:46 50GB File Transfer Test: A 50GB file transfer takes 15.2 seconds, maintaining the 3300 MB/s speed, indicating no thermal throttling.
9:34 100GB File Transfer Test: A 100GB file transfer is completed in 30.8 seconds, with no slowdown, consistently achieving 3300 MB/s.
10:43 Conclusion: The presenter concludes that the Satechi enclosure delivers exceptional performance, even with a slightly slower SSD than recommended, making it a top choice for external storage.
11:51 Recommendation: Viewers are encouraged to try the enclosure with the faster SN850X SSD and share their results.