Best 4 Bay Hard Drive Enclosures of 2025

“I bought this to utilize my old HDDs. It works perfectly out of the box and allows me to power each drive individually. I love how well-designed and sturdy the unit is. Just a note that while 3.5" drives need screws, the 2.5" drives fit right in.”

“This enclosure is fantastic for Plex users. I’ve tried cheaper models before but was always disappointed. This 8 bay Syba enclosure exceeded my expectations, being well-made and efficient at cooling. My only minor issue is that some drives are a bit tough to remove.”

“For my needs, this device is perfect and easy to use. The construction quality is excellent, and it operates quietly while maintaining proper temperatures. I run it without RAID, and it has performed flawlessly in my tests on a Debian server.”

"I found the installation simple and the product worked fine with USB 2.0, even though I lack a USB 3.0 port. The device recognized my older drives immediately, which was promising. However, I experienced some issues with one of the drives causing it to disconnect intermittently, but I managed to identify the problematic drive and everything is running smoothly now. Overall, I'm pleased with my purchase and it meets my needs for additional storage."

"So far, I've been using the device for three days and I’m satisfied. I appreciate the ability to use independent drives without RAID, which is exactly what I was looking for. The compact design allows me to stack four drives easily, making it a great solution for my older SATA drives that were just collecting dust. I plan on buying another one at this price!"

"I recently upgraded my Linux workstation and needed a reliable external enclosure for my large media drives. After trying a different brand that left my drives running hot, I found this Sabrent enclosure. It’s made of metal, feels solid, and keeps the drives cool. The power buttons are handy for managing the drives, although they can be a bit hard to find in dim light. Overall, I'm very satisfied with how well it works and looks good on my desk!"

"This is absolutely one of the best tech purchases I've made. I needed an external storage device that could handle both 3.5" HDDs and 2.5" SSDs, and this fits the bill perfectly. It’s built like a tank, has a small footprint, and allows me to easily switch between drives. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection provides great speed, which is essential for my photography work. I highly recommend this enclosure!"

"I purchased the ORICO 4 Bay External Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 to SATA, and I'm really pleased with it. It's great for backing up my photos and videos, and the aluminum construction is durable. The USB 3.0 connection is fast and reliable. However, when it goes into sleep mode, I have to turn it off and on to access the HDD again. Other than that, I'm very happy with this enclosure and would highly recommend it."

"This is my second Orico product, and I had no issues with the first one, which was a 2 bay RAID setup. The 4 bay unit is fast, compact, and very quiet, making it a great purchase for me. I'm quite satisfied with its performance."

"I recently tried the Orico DAS for about four days, and so far, it’s functioning well. The steel construction is solid, but I noticed it only works with 3.5” drives, not SSDs. Once, my PC didn’t recognize the unit until I toggled the switch on the back. I'd prefer longer power and USB cables, but overall, it’s a great solution for managing multiple drives."

"I found this DAS enclosure to be a great solution for my DIY NAS. I filled all four slots with 12TB Iron Wolf drives and used it with Windows Storage Spaces. I achieved impressive speeds of ~300MB/S writes and 500MB/S reads. The build quality is top-notch, and it manages heat well, making it a smart choice for large storage needs."

"Overall, I'm very pleased with this premium case. The USB connection is reliable, but I do find the trays to be a bit flimsy. The button for releasing them can be quirky too. Despite this, I appreciate the design and performance, especially with Windows 11 and Storage Spaces."

"Having used this DAS for a couple of months, I can say it's very well made and fits nicely on my desk. With a top speed of ~300Mbps using my Iron Wolf drives, it works perfectly for my backup needs. It's a great alternative to expensive prebuilt NAS solutions if you have the know-how to set it up."

"I have several 'old' drives lying around, so I got this enclosure for a backup system. I installed four old 1TB drives, and it works perfectly for my needs after a system drive crash. I've always backed up my data, and this ensures redundancy. Highly recommend!"

"As a photographer with a lot of data, I prefer not to back up to the Cloud, which essentially means my data is on someone else's server. This enclosure offers great disk interchangeability and cloning options. It's perfect for those needing good redundancy and keeping their data safe and private."

"Honestly, I just wanted an external bay for some non-critical data, but it only shows one drive to TrueNAS. Windows recognizes all four drives, though, which is a plus. Still, using a Terramaster works fine for me, so I’m giving it 4 stars!"

"I initially found this product interesting and decided to buy it. Most USB devices are just enclosures, so having one that supports RAID5 was intriguing. I tried it with various Seagate Barracuda drives and encountered a few issues. After reading the manual, I figured out how to set the RAID mode properly. Ultimately, it worked well, and Linux recognized a single 21 TB drive. I achieved decent write speeds around 210 MB/s. However, I still wonder how it handles drive failures. I recommend backing up important data just in case."

"This enclosure has been great for me so far. Everything has arrived as promised and I’ve had no issues. I do wish it offered a larger capacity in this particular color and finish."

"I really wanted to like this product. It feels solid and is almost perfect, but I've had to rebuild my hard drive twice already. I was only using it as a simple hard drive enclosure, and it struggled with that. Therefore, I can't recommend it at this time."

"I never write reviews, but this drive enclosure caused me a lot of pain. Initially, when I set it up, I ran CrystalDiskMark to check the accessibility, and while the first run errored out, it eventually worked. However, I experienced intermittent USB connectivity issues, which led to losing all my personal data stored on it. I intended to use it as an OFFSITE backup, but the USB controller corrupted all my data permanently. I lost 9TB of data and countless hours of work. This enclosure has cost me dearly, and I urge others to avoid it."

"I bought the 4 bay raidless version to connect to my NAS, but the hard drive temperatures are constantly above 50 degrees Celsius. I had to add a fan in front to help cool it down. The internal fan is quiet but clearly underpowered. It's easy to replace, but ideally, the manufacturer should address this issue."

"I purchased this unit to repurpose some old drives and was pleasantly surprised. The drives fit perfectly without needing any screws, and it worked seamlessly with my existing XFS formatted drives. I didn’t have to go through any initialization or re-copying of data. Overall, I'm very satisfied and would consider buying another one."

"I love the massive 22TB capacity and robust build quality of this ORICO enclosure. The plug and play feature makes it incredibly convenient. While I haven’t maxed out the capacity yet, it’s reassuring to know there’s plenty of room to grow. Highly recommended!"

"I experienced some frustration with the enclosure disappearing from my computer, especially during large downloads. However, I appreciated how easy it was to install the drives and use the configuration software. For a budget option, it's not too bad but may not be reliable for everyone."

"After setting it up, I was pleased with the excellent build quality. The installation process was straightforward, but I faced an issue with the drives getting too hot to handle after a week. As a result, I'm returning it to Amazon. Overall, the initial impression was positive, but I had to reconsider due to the overheating problem."

"Setting up this enclosure was extremely easy. I appreciate that it functions as a USB-C extension and allows for an additional monitor connection. Highly recommend!"

"Unfortunately, my first and replacement units didn't power on at all. The Power LED would light up briefly, but then nothing. I tried multiple chargers, but the hard drives didn't run due to lack of power. Customer service was unable to assist."

"The setup process was straightforward, but the instructions were nearly impossible to read. I was hoping for software RAID support, but it seems that's not available. Despite this, the construction is solid, and I appreciate the ease of installation for the drives."