eSATA/USB 3 dock

ChrisD. · 22 Jul 2011 at 16:41

I'm looking for a decent eSATA/USB3 hub to swap HDDs around quickly. Need both connection types and have an easy way to switch between them. Any ideas?

Surveyor · 22 Jul 2011 at 17:56

I think you're struggling there.

There are number of USB 2.0 docks with eSATA presumably because eSATA is much faster.

The USB 3.0 docks seem to have dispensed with eSATA presumably because it's not needed as USB 3.0 is just as fast.

ChrisD. · 22 Jul 2011 at 18:27

I guess my PC and Laptop have both so eSATA alone would be good. I'd like something decent looking and not plasticy...

Surveyor · 22 Jul 2011 at 19:15

Here's the selection at OcUK with eSATA.

It's up to you if you like the looks or not.

Akasa DuoDock Docking Station

Akasa Duo Dock 2 for 2.5" and 3.5" SATA and SSD drives

Sharkoon SATA QuickPort Duo -v.2-

ChrisD. · 23 Jul 2011 at 14:12

Typical, the one I like the most, costs the most. :lol:

Surveyor · 23 Jul 2011 at 14:18

There are others if you can find them.

I have the USB 3.0 version of this:

IB-110StUS2-B