Testseek.com have collected 35 expert reviews of the ThermalTake BlacX 5G USB3 ST0019U and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for ThermalTake BlacX 5G USB3 ST0019U.
November 2010
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The editors liked
USB 3.0
Backwards Compatible
Supports SATA I/II and now III 3.5" and 2.5" Drives
Rubber Silicon Jackets
Silicon coverings to give the drives some protection
Extremely easy to use
Very lightweight and very portable
Great for consumers with multiple drives
Simple easy to use ejection mechanism
Build Quality
Performance
Dual Docking Station
Silicon Covers
Size
Easy installation
No drivers required
Excellent performance using USB 3.0
Backward compatibility
Protective silicon sleeves included
Supports SATA III drives
Sturdy construction
Active cooling
Near silent fans
Fan LEDs can be toggled on and off
Impressive performance over USB 3.0
SATA III support
Plug and play
3.5″ and 2.5″ drive support
Fast USB 3.0 speed
Light on-board easily identifies a USB 3.0 connection
Hard drive protectors included
USB 2.0 backwards compatible
SATA I/II/III 2.5" and 3.5" drive compatibility
Simple and easy to use
Comes with HDD/SSD covers
Decent speeds
Well made
Easy of Use
SATA3 Drive Support
USB3 Support
Silicon Drive Protectors
Supports USB Attached SCSI with proper firmware
Non proprietary USB3.0A to USB3.0B connection allows for easy replacement of a cable
Up to 10x the performance of its predecesor
SATAIII Internal Connection
Easy disk swapping
Easy to use and very efficient
Stylish and durable
USB 3.0 support
Supports 6GB/s SATA III
Easy and simple to use
USB 3.0 speed
Supports SATA 6G drives
The editors didn't like
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Lacks an ejection mechanism
Silicon covers are dust magnets
Has some performance issues with high speed SSD
Short warranty...
Price (For Some)
Only one drive can be accessed at a time
Pricey
Read speeds not quite as fast as SATA
Single drive solution - a USB 3.0 version of the BlacX Duet would be nice
None really
USB only device
Not really portable
Lackluster performance in random read and write in BOT transfer mode
Simple and easy to use, Comes with HDD/SSD covers, Decent speeds, Well made,
None really
I like hard drive docks, they’re just so useful and versatile, much more so than a standard hard drive enclosure is. The new BlacX 5g from Thermaltake is well made, offers decent speeds and it looks good as well. I’ve got several docks here myself, ...
If you are looking for a powerful and good-looking HDD dock, you should definitely take a look at the Thermaltake BlacX 5G HDD Dock, it delivers without a hitch!⟶ Buy it on Amazon...
Abstract: As school is quickly approaching around the corner, parents help their kids prepare by dropping by the local store to pick up some school supplies. I'm sure most older students are much more independent and motivated to do this without the aid of their...
Published: 2010-10-31, Author: Jason , review by: Bcchardware.com
USB 3.0 = Good, Easy to use, High Quality
Nothing Major, I'd like to thank Thermaltake for sending us the BlacX 5G HDD Dock. If you have any questions, comments, or general feedback, please leave it at the "Comments" link below, << Prev - Next
The Thermaltake BlacX 5G Hard Drive Docking Station is a great upgrade over previous version thanks to the addition of USB 3.0. The performance of USB 2.0 is decent, but if your computer has USB 3.0 capabilities you will most definitely want to be getting...
Fast transfers up to 5Gbps matching internal SATA, Supports new SATA 3.0 drives, Supports both 2.5" and 3.5" drives, Works with HDD and SDD drives, USB 2.0 compatible for older boards, Open dock design for quick drive swapping, Silicone hard drive pro...
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The Thermaltake BlacX 5G is an amazing external transfer solution. I was impressed with the early USB 3.0 results at CES and I am even more impressed with them now. The transfer speeds and real world tests were almost dead on with internal and eSATA s...
Published: 2010-12-07, Author: Chris , review by: tweaktown.com
Thermaltake has a nearly perfect product with the BlacX 5G. The accessory package is one of the best we’ve seen with the longer USB 3.0 cable being the standout and the drive covers being the first we’ve seen to combat drive acoustics. Thermaltake’s...
Products like the HDD dock that we've looked at here don't normally have a lot to shout and rave about, but it's always good to see how they do fair up in respect to the other offerings available. This doesn't mean that we shouldn't look at them as [like...
Diseño, Conexión USB 3.0, Fundas de silicona, Soporta HDD y SSD
Precio
Si bien es cierto que en un dock station no hay mucha cosa para analizar, siempre es bueno tener en cuenta las opciones que hay en el mercado en el caso de que queramos comprar uno, porque les puedo asegurar que no todos son iguales, y siempre alguna dif...
Published: 2013-06-12, Author: Carlos , review by: hardwaremx.com
Permite usar ambos discos a la vez, Listo para discos de 3.5 y 2.5 pulgadas, Estética muy elegante y agradable a la vista, Perfecto para clonar discos realizar respaldos, etc, Listo para Hot Swap, USB 3.0, también compatible con USB 2.0
Precio, El slot de cada disco duro no queda completamente cubierto al no ser usado, propenso a acumulación de polvo, No se pueden desactivar los LEDs de status.
