# fanxiang MD85 M.2 SSD Enclosure, USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps with Cooling Fan

The fanxiang MD85 is an M.2 SSD enclosure with USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity, a built-in cooling fan and support claimed for NVMe and SATA drives. It accepts selected M.2 sizes and key types, while the fan adds active cooling with some operating noise.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: fanxiang
- Model: MD85
- Price: 18.54 GBP
- Previous price: 22.99 GBP
- Discount: 19%
- Price checked: 2026-11-13T05:52:53.980Z
- Rating: 4 / 5
- Reviews: 351

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## At a glance

- Claimed support for both NVMe and SATA M.2 SSDs, with M Key or B+M Key interfaces.
- Fits 2230, 2242 and 2280 M.2 SSD sizes, with capacity listed up to 4 TB.
- Built-in fan and thermal pad provide active cooling, but the listing says the fan makes noise while operating.
- The manufacturer claims USB 3.2 Gen 2 transfer speeds up to 10Gbps and plug-and-play use without extra drivers.

## Pros

- Dual-protocol support broadens compatibility across NVMe and SATA M.2 drives.
- Three listed M.2 sizes and two key types cover several common drive formats.
- The fan and thermal pad offer active cooling for sustained or intensive use.
- The box list specifies both USB-A-to-USB-C and USB-C-to-USB-C cables.

## Cons

- The built-in fan makes operating noise, with the listing claiming about 30-40 decibels.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: fanxiang
- Model: MD85
### Drive compatibility and capacity
- Storage listed: 4 TB
- SSD protocols: NVMe and SATA
- Supported key types: M Key and B+M Key
- Supported M.2 sizes: 2230, 2242, and 2280
### Connectivity and performance
- USB interface: USB
- Claimed USB standard and transfer rate: USB 3.2 Gen2 speeds up to 10Gbps
- Transfer protocol: USAP
### Cooling and construction
- Cooling: Internal cooling fan system along with a thermal pad
- Fan noise claim: about 30-40 decibels
- Material: Aluminium
- Colour: Metallic Gray
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 39L x 14W x 103H millimetres
- Weight listed: 85 Grams
### Compatibility and support
- Compatible devices listed: Laptop, Desktop, Smart TV, PS5/PS4 \(Pro\), Xbox Series, Mac, Windows 7 and above, Android Smartphone
- Warranty listed: 3 years warranty
- Country of origin: China

## Before you buy

- The 10Gbps figure is a stated interface maximum, not a guaranteed real-world transfer rate. Actual results also depend on the SSD, host port and workload. The claimed 4 TB capacity is a maximum, not included storage.

## In the box

- A-to-C cable (Included)
- C-to-C cable (Included)
- MD85 warranty card (Included)
- MD85 SSD enclosure (Included)
- Screwdriver, screw column and screw (Included)

## A good fit for

- People repurposing a compatible NVMe or SATA M.2 drive as external storage.
- Buyers who want active fan cooling and can tolerate some fan noise.
- Users needing an enclosure for listed 2230, 2242 or 2280 drives across compatible computers or consoles.

## Less suited to

- People seeking a silent enclosure, since the built-in fan is specified to make noise during operation.
- Buyers whose SSD uses a different protocol, key type or size from those listed.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback praises the aluminium construction, build quality, cooling and general functionality. Noise and transfer-speed experiences are mixed. The fan may matter in quiet settings, and reports of speeds below the claimed 10Gbps maximum are a reminder that actual transfers depend on the drive, host connection and workload.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the enclosure's construction, build quality, cooling and functionality.
- Mixed feedback: Feedback on fan noise ranges from very quiet to loud.
- Mixed feedback: Transfer-speed feedback is mixed, including reports that speeds did not exceed 100MB/s.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which M.2 SSDs does the MD85 support?
The listing claims support for NVMe and SATA drives with M Key or B+M Key interfaces in 2230, 2242 and 2280 sizes, up to 4 TB.
### What transfer speed does it claim?
The manufacturer claims USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds up to 10Gbps. This is a stated maximum, not a guarantee of actual drive-to-host speeds.
### Is the enclosure fanless?
No. It has an internal cooling fan and thermal pad. The listing says the fan makes about 30-40 decibels of noise while working.
### What comes in the box?
The stated contents list includes an A-to-C cable, a C-to-C cable, a warranty card, the enclosure, and a screwdriver, screw column and screw.

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