Testing the Speed of Logitec's SSD Enclosure – Is It Compatible with the M4 Mac? [LHR-LPNVWU4CD]
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We tested the speed of Logitec's SSD enclosure LHR-LPNVWU4CD. How well does it work with the M4 Mac?
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Speed Test of Logitec’s SSD Enclosure
Enclosure Used
Logitec USB 4 SSD Enclosure – External M.2 NVMe, Read Speed 3,800MB/s, M-Key & B&M-Key, 2280 / 2260 / 2242 / 2230
Model: LHR-LPNVWU4CD
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Logitec USB4 SSD Enclosure (External) |
| Supported SSD | M.2 NVMe (M-Key / B&M-Key) |
| Supported Sizes | 2280 / 2260 / 2242 / 2230 |
| Interface | USB4 (up to 40Gbps theoretical speed) |
| Max Read Speed | Up to 3,800MB/s (dependent on host device performance) |
| Use Case | Allows USB connection of M.2 NVMe SSD as external storage |
| URL | https://www.logitec.co.jp/products/ssd/lhrlpnvwu4cd/index.php |
Other Devices Used in the Test
M4 Mac Mini
Equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports, supporting up to 40Gb/s.
KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS G3
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | KIOXIA Internal SSD |
| Model | SSD-CK2.0N4PLG3N |
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Interface Standard | NVMe (PCIe Gen 4.0×4) |
| Form Factor | M.2 Type 2280 |
| Max Read Speed | 5,000MB/s |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 (backward compatible) |
Speed Test Results
Achieved an impressive speed of approximately 3000MB/s.
Compatibility with M4 Mac?
After using it for a month, performance remains strong. The enclosure does get warm, but there has been no noticeable slowdown in speed.
Other Logitec SSD Enclosure Options
Here is a list of other Logitec SSD enclosures currently available online.
At the time of writing, there was only one model supporting 40Gb/s.
| Model | Buy Link | Official Info |
|---|---|---|
| LGB-PNVU4C | Amazon | Official |
LGB-PNVU4C
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Logitec USB4 SSD Enclosure (Model: LGB-PNVU4C) |
| Supported SSD | M-Key / B&M-Key type M.2 NVMe (PCIe Gen3 / Gen4) |
| Supported Sizes | 2280 / 2260 / 2242 / 2230 |
| Interface | USB4 (40Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (20Gbps), Gen2 (10Gbps), Gen1 (5Gbps) |
| Max Read Speed | Up to 40Gbps (theoretical value of interface) |
| Use Case | Use M.2 NVMe SSD as external drive via USB |
About Logitec
Logitec is a Japanese company and a subsidiary of Elecom (as of the time of writing).
Even with Japanese-made electronics, you can achieve excellent speeds—let's support Japanese tech companies!
