The Icy Box IB-1980M-80G M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure offers a powerful solution for external data storage. With an impressive transfer speed of up to 80 Gbps via Thunderbolt 5, it enables fast and efficient data transfer between the SSD and the host computer. The enclosure is specially designed for M.2 NVMe SSDs and supports a maximum storage capacity of up to 8 terabytes. Thanks to the power supply via USB, it is easy to use and does not require an additional power source. The robust metal housing ensures optimum heat dissipation and protects the SSD from physical damage. This housing is ideal for anyone looking for a reliable and powerful external storage solution.
Form factor | M.2 |
Number of HDD slots | 1 |
Protocol | NVMe |
Interface | M.2 |
USB ports | Thunderbolt 5 |
Item number | 69193284 |
Manufacturer | Icy Box |
Category | Hard drive enclosures |
Manufacturer No. | IB-1980M-80G |
Release date | 7.4.2026 |
Sales rank in Category Hard drive enclosures | 29 of 832 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Material group | Metal |
Material | Aluminium |
External case type | SSD enclosure |
Form factor | M.2 |
Number of HDD slots | 1 |
Protocol | NVMe |
Maximum possible storage capacity | 8 TB |
Hard disc height | 22 mm |
Hard disk enclosure functions | Fan, Hot swapping |
Interface | M.2 |
USB ports | Thunderbolt 5 |
Power supply | USB power delivery |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂ emissions | 2.45 kg |
Climate contribution | CHF 0.11 |
Scope of delivery | Instruction manual, USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable |
Length | 5.50 cm |
Width | 11.50 cm |
Height | 1.80 cm |
Weight | 169 g |
Length | 18.60 cm |
Width | 10 cm |
Height | 4.10 cm |
Weight | 232 g |
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The Icy Box Diamond Case 1980 is a solid SSD enclosure with a Thunderbolt 5 port. Both the quality and the high speed when reading data were impressive in the test. Less positive, however, are the poor writing speed and the loud fan, which the manufacturer could actually have done without.