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5.25" Blu-Ray/CD/DVD SATA Drive Enclosure with USB A/C 3.0,5.25 Drive Enclosure with 3 USB-A Ports,Optical Drive Enclosure fit any drive depth up to 171mm,Aluminum Alloy(Optical Drive not Included)

Name: 5.25" Blu-Ray/CD/DVD SATA Drive Enclosure with USB A/C 3.0,5.25 Drive Enclosure with 3 USB-A Ports,Optical Drive Enclosure fit any drive depth up to
Brand: cenmate
SKU: B0FK4S7DGJ
Price: 49.99 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-15

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Bottom line: The 5.25" Blu-Ray/CD/DVD SATA Drive Enclosure with USB A/C 3.0,5.25 Drive Enclosure with 3 USB-A Ports,Optical Drive Enclosure fit any drive depth up to 171mm,Aluminum Alloy(Optical Drive not Included) is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media category, priced around $49.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored 5.25" Blu-Ray/CD/DVD SATA Drive Enclosure with USB A/C 3.0,5.25… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the drives & media category. cenmate's drives & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for drives & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Backed by cenmate's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key Features

【5.25 Drive Enclosure】!!! If you cannot align the screw holes during installation, please watch the video on the product details page to learn how to properly install the optical drive!!!Optical Drive not included!!! The sata enclosure is design for 5.25" Blu-Ray/CD/DVD drive fit any drive depth up to 171mm. Note: Optical drives without screw holes on the side can also be used normally.Only supports SATA protocol interface and does not support IDE protocol interface.
【Optical Drive Enclosure】This Optical Drive Enclosure is plug and play, no drivers needed.Providing you with the greatest convenience.The three additional USB Type-A ports allow you to connect external devices such as flash drives, keyboards, mice, and more.
【Up to 5Gbps】This dvd case equips with USB 3.0 output interface.Transfer 1G files in 3-5 seconds with USB 3.0 Ports, which is 10 times faster than USB 2.0.
【Lower hot, noise, vibration】The casing is made of aluminum alloy, which reduces heat, noise, and vibration.
【Hot Swappable Convenience】The external optical drive enclosure supports hot swapping. This feature enhances convenience and efficiency in data transfer processes.

Full Specifications

Brand	cenmate
Color	Black
Weight	1g
Model Name	5250DVD-HUB
Read Speed	5 gigabits_per_second
Unit Count	1 Count
Form Factor	5.25-inch
Connectivity	USB
Model Number	5250DVD-2
Built-In Media	5.25 Drive Enclosure USB A/C 3.0 Cable Power adapter User Manual
Mfr Part Number	5250HUB
Number of Packs	1
Special Feature	Hot swappable
Vibration/Rumble	Yes
Hardware Platform	Laptop, PC
Compatible Devices	Desktop, Laptop
Data Transfer Rate	5 gigabits_per_second
Enclosure Material	Aluminum
Hardware Interface	USB 3.0
Additional Features	Hot swappable

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5.25" Blu-Ray/CD/DVD SATA Drive Enclosure with USB A/C 3.0,5.25 Drive Enclosure with 3 USB-A Ports,Optical Drive Enclosure fit any drive depth up to 171mm,Aluminum Alloy(Optical Drive not Included) is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-23. Price and availability subject to change.