Quickly Access a SATA SSD or HDD: Add drive space to your laptop by connecting to a SATA 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD using this SATA to USB cable. You can connect to an external drive to add storage, perform backups, create disk images, implement data recoveries, and transfer content to your laptop. 5Gbps High Speed Output: The SATA to USB-C adapter supports super speed data transfer up to 5Gbps, but you can experience transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0 when connected to a computer that also supports UASP.