Altrix PX-1278 Prime USB 3.2 Gen 2 NVMe Enclosure
PCIe Cards & NVMe Enclosures · Altrix · SKU PX1278-PRIME · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-24
Key facts
| Benchmark index | 3,353 (PCIe Cards & NVMe Enclosures scale) |
|---|---|
| Category rank | #19,585 |
| Street price | $179 |
| Power | 8 W |
| Performance per dollar | 18.73 |
| Released | 2022 |
Specifications
| Brand | Altrix |
|---|---|
| Model | Altrix PX-1278 Prime |
| Type | USB 3.2 Gen 2 NVMe Enclosure |
| Host interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), USB-C |
| Throughput | Up to 1,050 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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