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The Ultimate MagSafe SSD Hub?

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Shooting ProRes on iPhone 15/16 Pro? Or maybe you're looking for a cleaner way to add mass storage to your iPad? Let me introduce to you the Orico M.2 Magnetic Docking Station. It’s a 10Gbps hub with 100W Power Delivery, 4K 60Hz HDMI, and a secret weapon: a built-in M.2 SSD slot. I put it through its paces to see how it compares to my trusty Hagibis hub and if those 10Gbps speeds hold up in a real-world file transfer test. Products in the video (affiliate links): Orico M.2 Magnetic Docking Station - https://amzn.to/4smIqq2 Crucial P310 2TB M.2 2230 SSD - https://amzn.to/4smIqq2 90-Degree Mini USB-C Connectors - https://amzn.to/4shUoBh 10cm USB C Cable (similar to the one in the video - https://amzn.to/4skb8be Save 10% with code: DBF4Q3LC - Offer valid from 9th April 2026 to 8th May 2026. HELP ME NAME MY DRIVE! 🚀 I like to name my external drives after famous sci-fi spaceships. What should I call this new 2TB beast? Drop your suggestions in the comments! Key Takeaway for iPad Users: Remember, you still can’t initialize/format a fresh SSD directly in iPadOS! You’ll need to plug this into a Mac or PC first to get it ready for your iPad. ——— 📩 Subscribe to my regular(ish) newsletter - https://markdkelly.substack.com Support me: ➡️ Buy me a virtual coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/markdkelly75 I've collated a massive list of all my favourite things on my website 👉🏻 https://www.markkelly.me/affiliate-links Come follow me here: ✖️https://x.com/markdkelly75 🧵 https://www.threads.net/@markdkelly75 📷 https://www.instagram.com/markdkelly75 Disclaimer: Some of the product links in this description are affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the channel and keeps the lights on (and the coffee flowing). Occasionally, products featured in my videos are sent to me for review. If that’s the case, I’ll always make it clear. I don’t accept payment in exchange for positive coverage, and all opinions are entirely my own. I test everything and give my honest take—whether it’s brilliant, baffling, or somewhere in between. This channel is about cutting through the noise and helping you figure out what’s actually worth your money. Timestamps: 00:00 The Problem with iPhone ProRes Files 00:55 Introduction & Transparency Disclosure 02:15 Unboxing & What's in the Box? 03:58 Size & Build Comparison: Orico vs. Hagibis 05:04 Port Tour: HDMI, PD 100W, and 10Gbps USB-C 06:17 Installing the M.2 SSD (The Fiddly Bit!) 08:52 Setting up the "Super Clean" iPad Magnet System 10:12 Pro Tip: Initialising Your SSD on macOS/Windows 11:17 Real-World Speed Test: 17GB File Transfer 14:05 Multi-Drive Test: Internal SSD vs. SD Card 17:21 Final Verdict: Phone Accessory or iPad Essential? #Orico #Review #SSD #USB-CHub #iPadHub #Power #USBCharging #USBCCable #iPad #Technology #iPadAccessories #Productivity #TheSpark #Tech #MarkKelly @Orico-global @OricoTechs

About This Video

In this video I take a proper look at the Orico M.2 Magnetic Docking Station — basically a MagSafe-style USB‑C hub with a secret weapon: you can stick an M.2 SSD inside it. That’s a genuinely clever solution if you’re shooting ProRes on an iPhone (because those files are massive and the native Camera app needs external storage), but I’m also looking at it through my usual lens: does it make a tidy, practical hub for iPad use? I unbox it, show you what you actually get (including the short cable, thermal pads and even a little screwdriver), then compare it to my trusty Hagibis magnetic hub that I’ve been using on my iPad. Port-wise it’s the usual “all the things”: 10Gbps USB, 100W Power Delivery, 4K 60Hz HDMI, SD/TF, audio — but the Orico is thinner, slightly smaller, and that built-in SSD slot makes it a much neater all-in-one setup. I also do a real-world transfer test on iPad: a ~17GB file copied to the internal SSD in about 20 seconds, and it was about the same speed copying back. One key iPad takeaway though: you still can’t initialize/format a fresh SSD in iPadOS, so you’ll need a Mac or PC first. Overall, I’m pretty impressed — and yes, I still need your help naming the drive after a sci‑fi spaceship.

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