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I used Dockcase’s new MagSafe SSD enclosure with my Pixel 9 Professional XL, and it was nice


Dockcase makes numerous attention-grabbing tech equipment, and the model is thought for its SSD enclosures and USB-C docks. What I like about its merchandise is that they arrive with an LCD panel that showcases real-time stats, whether or not that is charging information, USB or HDMI connection particulars, or switch standing when transferring information.

Dockcase’s newest product is the Sensible MagSafe M.2 SSD Enclosure; because the title suggests, it’s an SSD enclosure that depends on MagSafe to securely connect to the again of your machine. It’s presently being crowdsourced on Kickstarter for $49, and can debut for $79 as quickly because it hits retail availability. That is the 15W mannequin, and there is a 100W version which you can get for $69, which can value $99 at retail.

Dockcase MagSafe M.2 SSD Enclosure's panel showing real-time status

(Picture credit score: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Central)

The MagSafe SSD is made out of an aluminum chassis, and it is not too heavy at 53g. It has built-in passive cooling that does job making certain the SSD that is slotted inside would not overheat, and in my testing, thermals weren’t a difficulty.

Dockcase MagSafe M.2 SSD Enclosure back view showcasing magnetic connector

(Picture credit score: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Central)

One of the best half is that it has magnets on the again that help you connect the SSD to the again of your telephone. Technically, that is designed for use with MagSafe merchandise, and I had no points connecting it to my iPhone 16 Professional Max. However with Android telephones additionally choosing up the power to make use of MagSafe equipment by way of instances, that is the route I took.

Dockcase MagSafe M.2 SSD Enclosure connected to back of Pixel 9 Pro XL

(Picture credit score: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Central)

I used Thinborne’s wonderful skinny case on my Pixel 9 Professional XL to attach the MagSafe SSD enclosure to the machine, and I additionally examined the drive with my Home windows machine and Steam Deck. Dockcase supplied a 128GB M.2 drive with the enclosure to check, however the machine can slot in any M.2 2230 and even M.2 2242 SSDs as much as 2TB in dimension.

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