Vantec NexStar CX SuperSpeed

Vantec nexstar cx superspeed usb 3.0 hard drive enclosure review

The last time Tweaknews reviewed a Vantec product, it was the USB 3.0 hard drive enclosure. Testing showed that it was a great choice for housing that SATA hard drive you have lying around and the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface made file transfers a heck of a lot faster. It did have a couple of minor drawbacks though - the gloss black finish on the enclosure was a magnet for fingerprints, and the blue power LED was a bit too bright. All in all though, it was a great enclosure that performed well. The NexStar 3 isn't the only USB 3.0 enclosure Vantec offers, however. Enter the NST-310S3-BK SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hard drive enclosure. It features slightly different aesthetics and the price is a little bit easier on the wallet, but it still provides all the benefits that USB 3.0 has to offer. Let's take it for a test run and see how it stacks up. Founded in 1994, and headquartered in Fremont, CA, Vantec is a leading brand of computer accessories that provides a complete line of Storage, Thermal, and Mobile solutions. We are devoted to every computer user from mainstream to enthusiast. Our goal is to provide a complete and affordable line of products for all computing needs.