Tessarix PX-8173 Plus USB 3.2 Gen 2 NVMe Enclosure
PCIe Cards & NVMe Enclosures · Tessarix · SKU PX8173-PLUS · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-21
Key facts
| Benchmark index | 2,819 (PCIe Cards & NVMe Enclosures scale) |
|---|---|
| Category rank | #3,621 |
| Street price | $129 |
| Power | 8 W |
| Performance per dollar | 21.85 |
| Released | 2019 |
Specifications
| Brand | Tessarix |
|---|---|
| Model | Tessarix PX-8173 Plus |
| 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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