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Altrix PX-9686 Max Thunderbolt 5 NVMe Enclosure

PCIe Cards & NVMe Enclosures · Altrix · SKU PX9686-MAX · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index3,840 (PCIe Cards & NVMe Enclosures scale)
Category rank#46,426
Street price$239
Power8 W
Performance per dollar16.07
Released2025

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix PX-9686 Max
TypeThunderbolt 5 NVMe Enclosure
Host interfaceThunderbolt 5 (80Gbps), USB4 compatible
ThroughputUp to 6,000 MB/s
Drive supportM.2 NVMe 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280
CoolingAluminum shell, thermal pad
Bus powerYes (bus-powered)
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux; UASP

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