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The 16 best IDE hard drives

The 16 best IDE hard drives

Are you looking for the best IDE hard drives, but are unsure how to make the best choice from the large number of different products? Since the selection of IDE hard disks is large and to give you a better overview of the different products to make your purchase decision easier, we have taken a closer look at different IDE hard disks and comparing individual products.

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Recommended IDE Hard Drives

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The bestseller among the IDE hard disks

A list of the best-selling and current bestsellers under the IDE hard drives can be found here. This list is the best way to find out which products other users have bought most often. There is guaranteed to be a product here for you.

Bestseller no. 1
POSUGEAR USB 3.0 to SATA and IDE adapter, USB SATA hard drive converter with power switch supports 2,5'' and 3,5'' SATA HDD & IDE HDD, compatible Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10(With 12V 2A power supply )
  • 【IDE SATA to USB Converter】 The adapter is designed to connect your 3,5 / 2,5 inch hard drives to your laptop or desktop for data transfer. It offers larger backup storage and better protection for the data files. It supports copying, backing up and transferring large amounts of data.
  • 【Universal Compatibility】 This adapter supports Windows 10/8/7 / Vista, Linux, Mac OS 9.0 to 10.13.3, PS4, Xbox One. The USB 3.0 hard drive enclosure is largely compatible with 2,5 / 3,5-inch SATA IDE hard drives and SSDs up to 6 TB, including Western Digital, Seagate, Toshiba, Samsung. It also works well with DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD + RW, etc. Support to read and write three drives at the same time.
  • 【USB 3.0 Super Speed】 The IDE SATA dock equipped with a USB 3.0 interface supports data transfer rates of up to 5 Gbit / s, fast enough to transfer a film in seconds. Also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1. Note: The actual transfer speed is limited by the setting of the connected drives and computers.
  • 【Application Step】 Securely connect the IDE / SATA hard disk drives to the converter case, then connect the 12V 2A power adapter to the power source and use the USB 3.0 cable to connect the hard disk adapter to your computer, then press the ON / OFF switch to turn on the adapter; cable to connect the hard drive adapter to your computer and then press the ON / OFF switch to turn on the adapter.
  • 【Package contents】 1x USB 3.0 to IDE / SATA converter, 1x USB 3.0 data cable, 1x 4PIN power cable, 1x 12V 2A power supply. 18 months guarantee and friendly customer service!
Bestseller no. 2
FIDECO IDE and SATA adapter, USB 3.0 hard drive adapter with power switch, SATA and IDE converter for 2.5" and 3.5" HDD or SSD, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW drives
  • ➤【Wide Compatibility】FIDECO SATA and IDE adapters support 2,5" and 3,5" SATA hard drives. 2,5 inch SATA SSD; 2,5 and 3,5 inch IDE HDD; DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW drives.
  • ➤【Maximum 16TB Capacity】FIDECO SATA & IDE Converter supports a maximum 16TB hard disk drive. Three hard drives (one 2,5" IDE, one 3,5" IDE, one 2,5"/3,5" SATA) can be connected at the same time to meet your needs.
  • ➤【Super 5Gbps Super Speed】Fitted with USB 3.0 interface, FIDECO hard drive adapter provides data transfer speeds up to 5Gbps. It can also be backward compatible with USB 2.0.
  • ➤【Compatible System】FIDECO SATA adapter is universally compatible with Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP, Mac OS 9/10, Linux, etc. Just plug and play! No drivers required!
  • ➤【Mini Design】Exquisite and slim design, you can easily put the SATA converter in your laptop bag/backpack/travel bag. When used in the office or at home, it also doesn't take up much space on your Desk .
Bestseller no. 3
FIDECO USB 3.0 to SATA and IDE adapter, IDE and SATA adapter, hard drive converter for 2,5 and 3,5 inch IDE SATA HDD SSD, external hard drive adapter with 12 V power supply, driverless
  • 【Compatible System】FIDECO IDE and SATA Adapter is widely compatible with Windows, Mac OS and Linux. Just plug and play with no drivers or software required!
  • 【Maximum 5Gbp/s Super Speed】FIDECO-SATA and IDE Adapter is equipped with a USB 3.0 port and can provide data transfer speeds up to 5Gbps. It can also be backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1. Data transfer has never been so much easier and faster.
  • 【Wide Compatibility】FIDECO USB 3.0 to SATA and IDE Adapter is compatible with 2,5"/3,5" SATA/IDE hard drives. It can support connecting 3 hard drives at the same time: one 2,5" IDE, one 3,5" IDE, one 2,5"/3,5" SATA.
  • 【Easy Setup】Insert your hard drive, connect the power adapter and USB cable, then turn on the device by pressing the power button. Note: If you have a 3,5 inch IDE hard drive, you need to connect the 4-pin power cable.
  • 【Warm Note】For a new HDD/SSD, please go to "Disk Management" to initialize it first, and then your HDD/SSD can be recognized. If you have any other questions, please contact us via Amazon email at any time. Our technician can provide technical support and firmware updates.
Bestseller no. 4
Alxum IDE SATA Adapter, USB 3.0 IDE Hard Drive Adapter with Power Switch Adapter for 2.5/3.5 Inch SATA HDD & IDE HDD Hard Drive Converter, with 12V/2A Power Supply and USB C Cable
  • 【IDE SATA to USB C Converter】Alxum IDE SATA Converter is designed with reversible USB-C, more suitable for your USB-C equipped laptop and desktop
  • 【5Gbps Super Speed】Amazing Transfer Speed: Up to 5Gbps via a USB-C 3.0 port, also backward compatible with USB2.0 and USB1.1
  • 【Wide Compatibility】The IDE SATA to USB C hard drive adapter supports any 2,5''/3,5'' SATA HDD/SSD and IDE HDD, 5,25'' optimal drive to work with Windows, Linux, macOS system to work
  • 【Humanization Design】On/off switch, auto sleep mode, AI-OTB button, make data transfer and backup convenient and convenient
  • 【What You Get】High quality hard drive reader, friendly and professional customer service supported
Bestseller no. 5
Alxum IDE SATA adapter, IDE USB 3.0 hard disk adapter for 2.5 and 3.5 inch HDD or SSD, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW drives hard disk converter adapter cable, IDE USB adapter with power supply and USB A&C cable
  • 【IDE SATA to USB A/C Converter】Alxum IDE SATA USB Adapter is with reversible USB-A/C for your different equipment needs. Just plug and play, easy to use. No driver or software is required!
  • 【5Gbps Super Speed:】Alxum IDE SATA Adapter data transfer rates up to 5Gbps. Fast enough to transfer a movie in seconds. Also backward compatible with USB2.0 and USB1.1.
  • 【Wide Compatibility】This IDE hard drive reader adapter supports Windows/Vista,Linux,Mac OS System,PS4,Xbox. The USB 3.0 hard drive enclosure is widely compatible with 2,5/3,5 inch SATA IDE hard drives and SSDs,support for reading and writing to three drives simultaneously.
  • 【Humanization Design】This USB 3.0 to hard drive docking station IDE is elegant and compact structure, easy to carry. Auto-sleep mode. The flickering LED indicator lights indicate successful connection and ongoing data transfer.
  • 【Package Contents】1x USB 3.0 to IDE/SATA Adapter,1x USB Type A/C Data Cable,1x 4PIN Power Cable,1x 12V 2A Power Adapter. Warranty and professional customer service supported.
Bestseller no. 6
Cuifati SATA Interface Network Adapter Hard Drive Adapter for Sony PS2 Playstation 2 Console (No IDE) Supports up to 2TB SATA Hard Drive with a superior master control chip
  • SATA network adapter for the PlayStation 2 console.
  • HASL process on the surface. Use a superior master control chip.
  • Increase anti-jamming ability and reduce interference with other devices.
  • Connect a SATA hard drive (not IDE) to your console and use the loader to play games from the hard drive without discs.
  • Can support up to 2 TB SATA hard drives (2,5 "and 3,5").
Bestseller no. 7
KuWFi 1 IDE 2 SATA 2.5" 3.5", HDD, hard drive, hard drive docking station, clone docking station, HDD docking station, USB 3.0 hard drive docking stations, ideal for families, companies, hotels
  • 【UASP Super Speed ​​Hard Drive】Super speed hard drive cloning (for all hard drive data). Easily and quickly transfer files from hard drive to PC or card reader, all-in-one hard drive docking with one-touch backup (OTB) and one-touch cloning (OTC).
  • 【External Hard Drive Plug & Play】This hard drive enclosure 2,5/3,5 plugs in without tools when installing, no installation or extra drivers needed. Equipped with the latest Hot Plug and Plug & Play functions. LED indicators show the status.
  • 【Offline Cloning】SATA hard drive docking station is multifunctional, supports one-key operation and offline cloning function. Simultaneously supports 2,5"/3,5" dual SATA/II/ and IDE hard drives. Card reader with 6 slots for reading multiple cards, for SD/MMC/MS card, TF card, CF card, M2 card, etc. USB 3.0 interface can be connected to standard USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, USB Flash drive, camera, printer, mobile hard drive, etc. can be connected.
  • 【WIDE COMPATIBILITY】HDD docking station Compatible with Win98/7/8/10/Me/2000/XP/Vista, for Mac9.X and above, Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox, and backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1.
  • 【Customer Service】An undamaged KuWFi hard drive enclosure will be eligible for a full refund within 30 days of the date of purchase, no questions asked. Quality-related issues are covered by a 12-month warranty from the date of purchase. We're here to help with any questions related to exchanges or full refunds.
Bestseller no. 8
CSL - IDE SATA to USB 3.0 combo docking station - up to 5 Gb s - one touch backup - dual operation - power LED - 2,5 inch and 3,5 inch SATA, HDD and IDE drives DVD-ROM CD-ROM CD-RW DVD-RW DVD RW
  • Model name: CSL - USB 3.2 Gen1 to SATA / IDE converter | versatile / supports 2,5 ”/ 3,5” SATA HDD / SSD 2,5 ”/ 3,5” IDE HDD, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD + RW | up to three drives can be operated at the same time | ideal for data backup (one touch backup with software) + data archiving | fast data synchronization function at the push of a button | Also suitable for testing or operating hard disk and burner types on a USB port | 301846
  • Connections 1x IDE 40 pin + 1x IDE 44 pin + 1x USB 3.0 + DC barrel connector + floppy connector | Chipset: IS611 | Data transfer speed of up to 5 Gb / s | Power supply: 12V / 2A via power supply unit | supports reading of SMART values ​​on the SATA port (IDE port not possible) (for monitoring computer hard drives and predicting hard drive failure) | supports dual operation (1x SATA + 1x IDE parallel) | for drives with a total capacity of max. 6 TB
  • Plug & Play | blue power LED (display of read / write, operating and network status) | On / off switch | USB 3.2 Gen1 specification (enables fast data transfer rates) | downwards compatible with USB 2.0 | tool-free quick installation | With DC hollow socket 12V / 2A (5,5mm / 2,5mm, inside + / outside -) for connecting a power supply unit for conventional hard drives (3,5 ") that rely on a 12V supply voltage
  • Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64bit) | no driver installation required | Note: To ensure full functionality, an additional 3,5V DC power supply (88,9 x 12 mm DC plug / included in delivery) must be connected to the adapter to connect a conventional 3,5” (1,35 mm) hard drive become. | no driver installation necessary
  • Length of the USB connection cable: 60cm | Dimensions: 74 x 100 x 18 mm | Weight: 57g (device only) / 330 g (including packaging) | Color: black | Scope of delivery: Aplic USB 3.2 Gen1 to SATA / IDE converter + DC power supply 12V / 2A (5,5mm / 2,5mm) + 80cm USB connection cable + Molex to floppy adapter cable + software CD (for presetting the backup button function) + Quick guide
Bestseller no. 10
RSHTECH Dual Bay Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.0 Aluminum Hard Drive Docking Station Offline Cloning for 2,5 & 3,5 Inch SATA HDD SSD, Supports 2 x 16TB Drives, Tool-Free (RSH-DS01)
  • 【Offline Clone Function】The USB 3.0 to SATA hard drive docking station supports offline cloning. You can clone existing hard drives without connecting to a computer and easily copy data from one hard drive to another. And can be used as external storage to transfer data between hard drive and computer. Note: The destination disk must be larger than/equal to the source disk when cloning.
  • 【Auto Sleep Mode】The hard drive docking station will go into auto sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity, which can save power. The hard drive adapter features a dustproof aluminum body and port design, which is sturdy and durable. Tool-free installation, plug and play, no driver required. Equipped with 36W (12V/3A) power supply to ensure stable power supply.
  • 【UASP Protocol & 6Gbps】HDD docking station is the perfect solution for data transfer, batch processing, backup, cloning, etc. HDD SSD docking station supports 2x16TB hard drives and UASP protocol. UASP and SATA III support data transfer at up to 6Gbps, which is faster than traditional USB 3.0 connections. In order to realize UASP acceleration function, please confirm whether your device supports UASP protocol.
  • 【Wide Compatibility】The SATA hard drive reader is compatible with Windows 2003 / XP / Vista / Win 7 / Win 8 / Win 10, Mac OS, Linux 9 and above, PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and backward compatible with USB 2.0 / 1.1
  • 【Include Contents】1x USB 3.0 SATA SSD HDD docking station; 1x USB 3.0 Type A cable (1 m); 1x DC power supply (12V / 3A); 1x user manual
  • 【Reminder】The hard drive base has a variety of functions. You may encounter various questions during use. You can communicate with us at any time and we will try our best to solve it for you.
Bestseller no. 11
Bruce & Shark, 3 IDE SATA 2.5" 3.5", HDD, hard drive, clone docking station, EU card reader.
  • Supports SATAI/II High Speed ​​(1.5G/3.0G).
  • Simultaneously supports 2 x SATA 2,5" and 3,5" hard drives and 1x IDE without an adapter.
  • Supports one-button disk copying (clone function).
  • Supports high-speed (480 Mbit/s) and full-speed (12 Mbit/s) USB 2.0 operation.
  • 8 hot-swappable for most operating systems (Windows 8/Windows 7 Win 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/10.X, Linux).
Bestseller no. 12
Tccmebius TCC-S862-DE USB 2.0 to SATA IDE Dual-Bay HDD hard drive docking station with card reader and USB 2.0 hub for 2.5 3.5 inch IDE SATA I / II / III HDD SSD
  • Universal compatibility: 1 IDE port + 1 SATA port, With adjustable IDE connectors, Supports all 2.5 "/3.5" IDE / SATA I / II / III hard drives and SSDs, Maximum support 8TB SATA interface hard drive, IDE interfaces maximum support 1TB hard drive. Please choose the right model to avoid your ordering mistake. (Note: Please do not replace the hard drive if the product works.)
  • Data transfer: Easy transfer of data from your 2.5 "/3.5" IDE or SATA hard drive to your computer via USB 2.0 port, USB 2.0 data transfer rate up to 480MB / s. Integrated all-in-1 card reader (XD card / TF card / MS (Duo / Pro) card / CF card / SD card), card reader can only read one memory card at a time, up to 64GB.
  • One-touch backup: With the one-touch function, you can easily copy data and documents from your computer to an external hard drive. Refer to the product manual for information on using the OTB feature and downloading the OTB software. Note: OTB software cannot be installed on MacOS and IOS systems.
  • Operating system: compatible with Windows XP / Vista / 7/8 / 8.1 / 10 (32/64 bit), Mac OS 10.10 or higher. Please format the data carrier according to your operating system (Linux and Mac OS are compatible with FAT32 and exFAT, Windows is compatible with FAT32, exFAT and NTFS).
  • WARRANTY: We promise 1 year limited warranty and worry-free lifetime technical support from Tccmebius. In the use of products during any product issues, please email to us, we will do our best to solve for you, thank you for your understanding and support.
Bestseller no. 13
GINTOOYUN MSATA Mini PCI-E SSD to 2,5" IDE 44Pin Converter Card with Shell, Black for Notebook Laptop,Desktop Computer and More
  • The MSATA SSD can be converted to a 2,5" PATA/IDE interface using an older laptop.
  • Compatible for computers with a 2,5" PATA/IDE drive
  • This converter card uses JM20330 Serial ATA bridge chip, which can achieve a rate of 3,0Gbps/1,5Gbps
  • This converter card box offers plenty of space, fast heat dissipation and stable operation.
  • Made of high quality material and fine craftsmanship. It is durable and reliable.
Bestseller no. 14
Retoo Hard Drive Docking Station USB 2.0, Docking Station for SATA IDE 2,5 Inch & 3,5 Inch HDD SSD SATA, Dual Bay, Offline Clone, Clone Function Converter Adapter, Hard Drive Docking Station
  • USB INPUT - As we all know, USB is a serial bus that is used every day in many daily life devices. USB is recognized by the hardware, configured and, if necessary, installs the necessary drivers. The docking station has a USB input to which you can connect USB-enabled devices. It is perfect for copying files from a hard drive to a USB stick.
  • SAFETY - Built-in protection against over-current, over-voltage, short circuit and electrical leakage for safe data transmission. Secure your data and don't be afraid that something will happen to it. The docking station makes it safer. The docking station allows you to take it with you literally anywhere, it is suitable for any office environment and for home computer workstations, it is also ideal for computer workshops.
  • COMPATIBILITY - The device has the Plug & Play function, that is, the ability to connect a peripheral device to the computer and configure it automatically without user intervention. Sometimes the term also refers to software add-ons. The device supports all common memory card types. The station works in Plug&Play mode and is compatible with the Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10 and MAC Os X operating systems.
  • OTB FUNCTION - OTB (One Touch Backup) function - allows you to backup the desired storage space with one touch (OTB One Touch Backup function) It is easy and very useful for backup - once you set the folder to copy and immediately after connecting the drive to USB, press the backup button and the system will copy the specified folder to your drive.
  • Hard Drive Support - Supports all SATA(I,II,III)/IDE 2,5" and 3,5" hard drives. HUB 1 port: 1 high-speed USB 2.0 port with a throughput of up to 480 Mbps, to which you can connect other USB devices. Supports all common memory cardsEquipped with operating LED and on/off switch Powered by the included power supply.
Bestseller no. 15
Heitune SATA Interface Network Adapter HDD Hard Drive Adapter Compatible with Sony PS2 Playstation 2 No IDE
  • SATA network adapter compatible with PlayStation 2 console.
  • HASL method on the surface. Using superior master control chip.
  • Increase anti-interference ability and reduce interference with other devices.
  • Connect a SATA HDD (not IDE) to the console and use loader to play games from HDD without discs.
  • Support for up to 2TB SATA HDD (2.5
Bestseller no. 16
Inateck IDE SATA to USB 3.0 adapter for 2.5/3.5 inch HDD/SSD hard drives, with 12V/2A power supply, SA03001
  • Universal USB to SATA/IDE Adapter: Support 2,5/3,5 inch SATA HDD and SSD, 2,5/3,5 IDE HDD, SATA DVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, Optical DVD+RW Drive, Two IDE connectors and one SATA III connector.
  • Works with up to 3 HDDs simultaneously: Equipped with a SATA III connector and 2 IDE connectors (40 pin and 44 pin). Allows the simultaneous operation of 2 HDDs (1x IDE, 1x SATA). Compatible with 2,5/3,5 inch IDE/SATA hard drives.
  • High Speed ​​Transmission: The data transmission speed reaches up to 5Gbps. Backwards compatible with USB 2.0/1.1.
  • Supporting operating systems: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 (32 bit and 64 bit); Mac OS 10.X.
  • Additional Features: Plug and Play; hot swap support; On/off switch to protect the hard drives. Led display shows power and activity status.
Bestseller no. 17
Xiwai 44-pin hard drive IDE to SATA socket adapter, electronic assembly for laptop and 2,5-inch hard drives
  • 44-pin hard disk IDE to SATA socket adapter, electronic assembly for laptop and 2,5-inch hard disks, converter card for connecting 44-pin SSD or HDD hard disk IDE interface to SATA.
  • Works with all 44-pin IDE drives up to 500 GB, supports IDE 66/100/133 MB / s.
  • No additional power supply necessary. No driver required, plug and play, device is not hot swappable.
  • The adapter is well suited for upgrading an old computer with a 2,5-inch IDE hard drive to a new 2,5-inch SATA HDD or SSD.
  • Dimensions: 69 x 14 x 17 mm (L x D x H). Compatible with DOS, Windows 98/98 SE, ME, 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Linux.
Bestseller no. 18
UNITEK IDE sata hard drive adapter, USB 3.0 IDE converter for universal 2,5"/3,5" inch IDE and external SATA HDD/SSD, support 10TB
  • dual head ide connector (40pin and 44pin) plus a sata ii connector. Supports sata 2"/5" hdd up to 3tb, ide 5"/10" hdd, dvd-rom, cd-rom, cd-rw, dvd-rw, dvd+rw optical drive . Allows three hard disk drives to be operated at the same time.
  • Included 12V 2A power cord is for stable power supply. 4pin power cable is designed for 3. 5'' ide drive.
  • data transfer rates of up to 5 gbps, backward compatible with usb 2. 0/1. 1. Support windows xp/vista/7/8/10 and mac os.
  • plug and play automatic sleep mode after 30 minutes of inactivity. support hot swapping. on / off switch for hard drive protection. led light shows power and activity status.
  • SATA/IDE to USB 3 adapter hard drive cable x0, 1V 12A power adapter x2, 1pin power cable x4;
Bestseller no. 20
Tccmebius hard drive docking station, TCC-S865-DE USB 3.0 to SATA IDE dual slots external hard drive reader with card reader and 2 ports USB 3.0 hub for 2,5 3,5 inch IDE SATA I / II / III HDD SSD
  • Universal compatibility: 1 IDE slot + 1 SATA slot, With adjustable IDE connections, Supports all 2,5 "/ 3,5" IDE / SATA I / II / III hard drives and SSDs, Maximum support 20TB SATA interface hard drive, IDE interfaces maximum support 1TB hard drive drive. Please select the correct model to avoid ordering errors.
  • Data transfer: Easy transfer of data from your 2,5 "/ 3,5" IDE or SATA hard drive to your computer via a USB 3.0 port and a USB 3.0 data transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit / s. Integrated card reader (TF Card / SD card), you can read two memory cards at the same time, up to 64GB.
  • One-touch backup: With the one-touch function, you can easily copy data and documents from your computer to an external hard drive. Refer to the product manual for information on using the OTB feature and downloading the OTB software. Note: OTB software cannot be installed on MacOS and IOS systems.
  • Operating system: compatible with Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 (32/64 bit), Vista, Mac OS 10.10 or higher. Please format the disk according to your operating system (Linux and Mac OS are compatible with FAT32 and exFAT, Windows is compatible with FAT32, exFAT and NTFS).
  • WARRANTY: We promise a 1-year limited warranty and worry-free, lifetime technical support from Tccmebius. If using products during product problems, please email us. We will do our best to resolve the problem for you. Thank you for your understanding and support.

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