I've tested 50+ laptop accessories - this M.2. PCIe enclosure is the only one I truly need

• The HyperDrive Next USB4 M.2 PCIe enclosure is a $200 accessory that lets you use NVMe SSDs for data storage.
• It ensures excellent read and write speeds as well as effective heat management in a durable design.
• Using this accessory requires a computer with a Thunderbolt 4 port.

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As a laptop reviewer, I regularly test accessories that enhance the user experience. Most of the time, these are docking stations or monitors. But I sometimes come across something completely different that changes the way I use a laptop. A case in point is the HyperDrive Next USB M.4 PCIe enclosure.

It's an interesting device. This enclosure has one use: to house SSDs and PCIe modules for data storage. With the right component, it effectively becomes a fancy flash drive. One that ...