Who Should Buy It
The D1 SSD Plus isn’t for everyone. If all you need is to move documents between PCs, a $30 10Gbps enclosure is more than enough, blazing-fast USB4 storage for creators, gamers, and professionals.
But if you’re in one of these categories, it shines:
- Video editors and filmmakers: Edit directly from the enclosure without bottlenecks.
- Photographers: Offload massive RAW photo shoots quickly, even in the field.
- Gamers: Expand your library on PC or console without load-time penalties.
- Mobile professionals: Use it as a bootable OS-on-the-go.
- IT admins: Carry multi-terabyte drives for recovery, imaging, or hot-swapping systems.
In short, it’s a professional-grade tool disguised as a portable enclosure.
Verdict
The TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus is one of the most complete enclosures on the market today. It blends USB4 performance, premium build quality, silent cooling, universal compatibility, and bundled software into a package that feels more “mini workstation accessory” than “SSD shell.”
Yes, it costs more than entry-level alternatives. But when you factor in speed, thermal design, build quality, and extras, the D1 more than justifies its price. For serious users, it’s an easy recommendation.
A professional-grade USB4 enclosure that combines speed, durability, and thoughtful extras. If you’re serious about storage, this is one of the best options available.
- Delivers fast transfer speeds
- Outstanding thermals with zero throttling
- Premium CNC-machined aluminum chassis
- Silent, fanless operation
- Works with macOS, Windows, Linux, PS5, Thunderbolt 5/4/3
- Backup apps for mobile and PC included
- Supports up to 8 TB NVMe SSDs
- Comes with a rich bundle (cable, pouch, screwdriver, thermal pad)
- High price tag
- Short (32.5 cm) included cable limits flexibility