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Benefits
- Expandable memory
- External power supply
- SSD health monitoring
- Robust housing
Disadvantages
- Relatively large enclosure
- You need to provide your own NVMe M.2 2230/2242 SSD module
Our Verdict
The Dockcase Smart Magsafe M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure delivers crucial business features, thanks to its external power connection, flexible storage expansion, and built-in SSD health monitoring. These features make the case slightly larger than necessary, but the Dockcase is highly recommended for professional users.
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Slide an SSD module into the Dockcase Smart Magsafe M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure, then magnetically attach it to an iPhone 15 Pro or 16 Pro, connect it with a USB-C cable, and the video fun can begin. The Dockcase SSD enclosure allows ProRes 4K60Hz recording directly to the SSD, an ideal solution for saving internal storage. You can then simply connect the SSD to your Mac or iPad Pro for editing.
The enclosure supports compact NVMe M.2 SSDs in 2230 and 2242 form factors which you must purchase separately. You can get a maximum capacity of 2TB, enough for up to three hours of recording in 4K ProRes.
A 1.54-inch 240 x 240 pixel IPS LCD displays real-time details on SSD status and transfer rate. The integrated display may seem playful at first glance, but it offers a wealth of information, particularly on the status of SSDs, which is particularly relevant for professionals. A side button can be used to rotate the screen 90 degrees or switch to another screen to call up information about SSD performance and settings.
The round aluminum housing is compact with a diameter of 59 millimeters and a height of 14.5 millimeters and weighs only 53 grams. Ventilation slots are integrated around the case to dissipate heat. Silicone pads on the Magsafe side protect the iPhone and ensure optimized airflow.
Built-in power loss protection (PLP) protects data even in the event of an unexpected power outage and backs up files for up to 3 seconds. Additionally, a write-protected mode ensures that important files are not accidentally modified or deleted.
The USB 3.2 interface provides a transfer speed of 10 Gbps. On the Mac, we measured a respectable 741 MB/s write and 781 MB/s read. Mind you, this was with our very small 128GB SSD. Larger SSDs should be faster.
In addition to the USB-C data port, the Dockcase SSD enclosure has an additional USB-C port for power delivery, which supports up to 100 watts. With external power, the case's USB-C output delivers up to 15 watts, while an alternative version of the device even offers up to 90 watts of output power.
Dockcase includes a short USB-C cable, screwdriver, Magsafe sticker, and wrist strap.
Should you buy the Dockcase Smart Magsafe M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure?
iPhone filmmakers will love the little puck. The Dockcase Smart MagSafe M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure may not be the most compact iPhone SSD storage, but it stands out with its upgradeability and an external power connection – a real benefit for long shoots, as iPhone runtime can be extended with a power bank.
This article was originally published on our sister publication Macwelt and has been translated and localized from German.
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