Altrix PX-8551 Max USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 NVMe Enclosure
PCIe Cards & NVMe Enclosures · Altrix · SKU PX8551-MAX · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-20
Key facts
| Benchmark index | 2,688 (PCIe Cards & NVMe Enclosures scale) |
|---|---|
| Category rank | #29,664 |
| Street price | $89 |
| Power | 8 W |
| Performance per dollar | 30.20 |
| Released | 2022 |
Specifications
| Brand | Altrix |
|---|---|
| Model | Altrix PX-8551 Max |
| Type | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 NVMe Enclosure |
| Host interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps), USB-C |
| Throughput | Up to 2,000 MB/s |
| Drive support | M.2 NVMe 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 |
| Cooling | Aluminum shell, thermal pad |
| Bus power | Yes (bus-powered) |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux; UASP |
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