Question 1

Can I use the one with only a single slot(The one that cost $40) for cloning?

Accepted Answer

Yes you CAN clone with this when upgrading your computer SSD to a faster and/or larger SSD. 
1.	Get cloning software and install it.
2.	Leave the original drive in the computer, and connect this single space dock.
3.	Put the new drive or target drive you want to clone to in the dock.
4.	You just use cloning software and clone the drive in your computer (usually the C drive) to your new drive in this dock following the cloning software directions.
5.	When done let it cool down and install the newly cloned SSD in your computer and boot it up. If you used the cloning software correctly - that's it EZPZ. 
I have used mine, this same single slot Acasis dock, to clone two M.2 NVMe drives in my two newest computers without any issues. The drives in this dock get very hot so I would let it cool before doing another. On the second one I used a fan on the desk blowing at it just to be safe, after doing the first one just fine without a fan.

Question 2

will a samsung drive be seen as a samsung drive with this unit?

Accepted Answer

I know you stated the samsung drive will not be seen, only the device. However, if you are using the samsung migration software/tool to clone to a new SSD, will it be seen by the Samsung Migration Software?

Question 3

I have a toshiba model kbg30zmv256g ssd that i need to pull data off and transfer to my desktop. what is simplest adapter to do this?

Accepted Answer

SG6 M.2 2280 KSG60ZMV256G is NGFF,It is recommended to buy these two,
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G17PDVZ?ref=myi_title_dp
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09K2WVT3M?ref=myi_title_dp

Question 4

Will it take a Samsung 980 pro with the heat sink attached?

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Yes. I use it with one with an even larger heatsink on it. Just make sure you don't install the heatsink too far forward. The same distance you would for  motherboard install and you'll be fine. I've so far used it with the WD gaming drive and the 980 Pro one with both the large and PS5 friendly heatsinks.

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Brand	FREEGENE
Built-In Media	10Gbps USB-C to C/A cable, M2 SSD ENCLOSURE
Color	Dark Gray
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Connectivity Technology	Type C
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 1,249 Reviews
Data Transfer Rate	10 gigabits_per_second
Enclosure Material	Aluminum
Hard Disk Form Factor	2280 centimeters
Hardware Interface	USB
Hardware Platform	Windows XP/2000/7/8/10/Vista, Linux, macOS 10.3 or higher.
Item Dimensions L x W x H	1.93"L x 1.93"W x 0.47"H
Item Highlight	10Gbps• Tool-Free Drive Access• Fast SSD Swaps • Open Dock Cooling • Aluminum Alloy • Plug & Play • Supports NVMe & SATA SSDs
Item Weight	56 g
Manufacturer	ACASIS
Material	Aluminum
Memory Storage Capacity	8 TB
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Number of Items	1
Product Dimensions	1.93"L x 1.93"W x 0.47"H
Supported Devices Quantity	1
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ACASIS 10Gbps M.2 NVMe & SATA SSD to USB Docking Station, NVMe Reader Gray

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