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OWC Aura Pro X2 1.0TB NVMe SSD Upgrade Solution with Tools and OWC Envoy Pro Enclosure

SKU: OWCS3D4MB10K

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What is the read and write speed of the Aura Pro X2 1.0TB NVMe SSD?

The Aura Pro X2 1.0TB NVMe SSD offers read speeds of up to 3194MB/s and write speeds of 2488MB/s, providing fast and efficient data transfer.

Is the Aura Pro X2 1.0TB NVMe SSD compatible with all macOS versions?

The Aura Pro X2 1.0TB NVMe SSD is designed for compatibility with the latest macOS versions, specifically macOS High Sierra 10.13 and later.

What is the purpose of the OWC Envoy Pro Enclosure included with the Aura Pro X2 SSD upgrade kit?

The OWC Envoy Pro Enclosure is a high-performance SSD enclosure designed to house your original PCIe-based flash drive. It allows you to easily transfer all your data to the new Aura Pro X2 SSD and then use your original SSD as a fast, external USB drive.

What does the 7% reserved capacity on the Aura Pro X2 SSD do?

The Aura Pro X2 reserves 7% of the overall capacity for background maintenance tasks. These tasks optimize the health, performance, and endurance of your flash drive, making it more stable, dependable, and a safer place to store your data.

Can I use the OWC Envoy Pro Enclosure with any SSD?

The OWC Envoy Pro enclosure is specifically designed for use ONLY with select Apple Flash SSDs from most 2013 to 2015 Mac models.

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OWC Aura Pro X2 Specifications

Aura Pro X2 SSD: General

Aura Pro X2 SSD: General

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  • Controller

    Silicon Motion SM2262EN Series Processor with 7% over-provisioning

  • NAND

    3D TLC Synchronous NAND Flash

  • Form Factor

    Custom blade

  • Interface

    PCIe 3.1 x4, NVMe 1.3

  • Capacity

    960GB useable capacity

    Total Flash Memory Components: 1024GB

    64 GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction

  • Formatted Capacity

    894GiB

  • Native Command Queuing

    up to 32 commands

  • OS Requirements

    macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later

  • Host Requirements

    Must upgrade to macOS 10.13 or later, prior to installation

  • RoHS Compliant

    Yes

  • Format

    Unformatted

Aura Pro X2 SSD: Reliability

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  • MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)

    1500000

  • Data Reliability

    ECC Recovery

  • Endurance

    450TB total bytes written (TBW)

  • TRIM Support

    OS Dependent

Aura Pro X2 SSD: Performance

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  • Average Access Time

    <0.1 ms

  • Sequential Reads

    Up to 3194MB/s (Max)

  • Sequential Writes

    Up to 2488MB/s (Max)

Aura Pro X2 SSD: Power

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  • Read Power

    5.7 W

  • Write Power

    5.7 W

  • Seek Power

    5.7 W

  • Idle Power

    0.3 W

Aura Pro X2 SSD: Environmental

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  • Relative Humidity (non-condensing)

    5% to 95% (Operating)

  • Operating Temperature

    32 to 158 Degree F (0 to 70 Degree C)

  • Shock

    1500G / 0.5ms

  • Non-Operating Temperature

    -40 to 185 Degree F (-40 to 85 Degree C)

Aura Pro X2 SSD: Physical

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  • Dimensions (H x W x L)

    0.102 x 0.866 x 3.504" (2.6 x 22 x 89mm)

  • Weight

    0.28 oz (8g)

Envoy Pro Enclosure

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  • Software Requirements

    OS:
    OS X 10.3 or later
    Windows XP or later
    Linux OS with support for USB 3.0

    Driver: Driver not required

  • Hardware Requirements

    Mac or PC featuring USB 3.0 interface

  • Bootability

    Any Mac that supports booting via USB

  • Interface (Chipset)

    USB 3.0 Micro-B (PLX USB 3380)

  • Performance

    Up to 500 MB/s Read and Write

  • Power

    Operation: Bus-powered via USB port

  • Environment

    Operating: Dependent on mechanism installed
    Non-Operating: Dependent on mechanism installed

  • Dimensions (H x W x L)

    0.4 x 2.1 x 4.5" (1 x 5.3 x 11.4cm)

  • Weight

    3.4 oz (96.4g)

About OWC Aura Pro X2

With the Aura Pro X2 1.0TB NVMe SSD Upgrade Solution, you can breathe new life into your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro. This high-performance, reliable, and compact storage solution is designed to replace your existing SSD, providing up to 16 times more storage space and significantly enhancing your computer's speed and performance.

The Aura Pro X2 SSD is engineered for speed, delivering read speeds of up to 3194MB/s and write speeds of 2488MB/s. This makes it twice as fast as original SSDs, offering performance on par with the latest models. It's also designed to run cooler and consume less power than earlier SSD models, allowing your Mac to operate at peak performance for longer periods.

Equipped with advanced SLC caching, the Aura Pro X2 provides instant full-speed write acceleration, ensuring your media projects and games stream fluidly and respond without lag time. This SSD is designed for compatibility with the latest macOS versions (macOS High Sierra 10.13 and later), taking full advantage of the advanced features of APFS including strong encryption, copy-on-write metadata, space sharing, cloning for files and directories, snapshots, fast directory sizing, atomic safe-save primitives, and improved file system fundamentals.

The Aura Pro X2 SSDs are available in capacities up to 2TB, providing ample space for your photo and video files, games, and emails. The SSD is newly calibrated to use less power and run cooler, making it an ideal upgrade for your PCIe equipped Mac.

The Aura Pro X2 SSD upgrade kits come with the OWC Envoy Pro Enclosure, a high-performance SSD enclosure designed to house your original PCIe-based flash drive. This allows you to easily transfer all your data to the new Aura Pro X2 inside your laptop. Once the file transfer is complete, you can use your Mac's original flash SSD as a fast, external USB drive with transfer speeds up to 426MB/s.

The Aura Pro X2 reserves 7% of the overall capacity as free space for background maintenance tasks that optimize the health, performance, and endurance of your flash drive. This makes your drive more stable, dependable, and a safer place to store your data.

Designed in Austin, the Aura Pro X2 SSDs are backed by a lifetime of free, award-winning USA-based support. Please note that the OWC Envoy Pro enclosure is specifically designed for use ONLY with select Apple Flash SSDs from most 2013 to 2015 Mac models.

OWC Aura Pro X2 Features

  • High performance for high demands
  • Read speeds up to 3194MB/s
  • Write speeds up to 2488MB/s
  • Consumes less power and runs cooler
  • Designed for macOS 10.13 and beyond
  • NVMe - PCIe 3.1 x4
  • OWC Free Install Videos make
  • it easy to upgrade!

Key Features

  • High-performance Aura Pro X2 1.0TB NVMe SSD Upgrade Solution for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro
  • Advanced SLC caching for instant full-speed write acceleration and seamless media streaming
  • Compatible with macOS High Sierra 10.13 and later, supports advanced APFS features

What's in the box:

  • Aura Pro X2 SSD
  • Tools
  • Envoy Pro Enclosure
  • USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-A to Micro-B Cable)
  • Envoy Pro Carrying Case
  • Envoy Pro User Guide
  • Installation Guide for MacBook Air (Mid-2013-2017) & MacBook Pro (Retina Late 2013-Mid 2015)
  • OWC 5 Year Limited Warranty for Aura Pro X2 SSD and 1 Year Limited Warranty for Envoy Pro Enclosure