As people's demand for data storage increases, the market for mobile hard disks is also obviously expanding. As finished mobile hard disks have defects such as integrated body, short lifespan and difficulty in recovering data once the hard disk is damaged, combined mobile hard disks are beginning to be favored by more people. But what you may not know is that the small mobile hard disk actually has hidden secrets. Today, let's talk about several things to pay attention to when purchasing a hard disk case to help you find a hard disk case with good performance and durability.

1. Interface (MicroB interface)
Most cheap hard disk cases use the above-mentioned MicroB interface. This interface is easy to break if it is plugged and unplugged too many times. Therefore, it is recommended to use a hard disk case with a Type-c interface, which is more durable.
2. Material
The hard disk case shells on the market are mainly divided into ABS (plastic) and aluminum alloy. Hard disk cases with plastic shells are cheap, and aluminum alloy ones are relatively good in quality and appearance. If you value the protective effect, hard disk cases with three-proof (waterproof, dustproof, shockproof) functions are more recommended here. The price will not be much higher, but the protection and durability of the hard disk will be much higher.
3. Size
2.5-inch: more mainstream, with the advantages of small size, light weight and easy to carry
3.5-inch: 3.5-inch mechanical hard disk requires additional power supply, and a hard disk base. This type of product is generally universal for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch, and belongs to the desktop level rather than portable. It can be considered if you have requirements for capacity. M.2 solid state drive box: M.2 solid state is divided into M-Key (generally used for NVME protocol) and B-Key (generally used for SATA protocol) in terms of physical interface. The two are not universal, so pay attention when purchasing. In addition, high-performance NVME solid state drives have high heat generation, so when purchasing a hard disk box, choose an aluminum alloy shell with good thermal conductivity.
4. Main control chip
This is the core of the hard disk enclosure. The performance of a hard disk enclosure is closely related to the main control chip used. The main control chip determines the type of bridge interface and its transmission speed. Its main function is to bridge the SATA bus protocol to the USB bus protocol, or to bridge the PCI-E bus protocol used by high-end NVME solid state drives to the USB bus protocol. In terms of the physical interface, it converts the SATA interface into a USB or Type-C interface.

For hard disks, shock resistance is very important. The Maiwo K2529C is surrounded by a thick circle of silicone, and the hard disk is clamped by two layers of silicone inside. With double protection, the hard disk feels full of security. For some photography users who need to go out, the K2529C with dustproof and IP66 waterproof functions is the icing on the cake, and can accompany you to fight in various harsh environments outdoors. The main control uses JMS578, with a standard Type-c interface, USB 3.1 Gen 1 transmission protocol, support for UASP protocol and TRIM command, the performance is fully sufficient, and the data cable has a storage function. The small details also reflect the craftsmanship of Maiwo when designing products.
In recent years, many brands have entered the field of mobile storage. Because of the situation that the hard disk box burns the hard disk, although the threshold of hard disk box products is not high, but for products linked to data, the professionalism and strength of the brand should be considered when choosing a brand. Maiwo, as a brand founded in 2001, has always been committed to providing high-quality mobile storage products for consumers. It has 19 years of experience in hard disk box manufacturing, hundreds of patented products, and the factory technology and heritage are very profound. Friends can rest assured to buy.