OWC / Other World Computing Aura Pro X2 480GB SSD for Select 2013 and Later MacBook, Blade Only

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TRUSTED PROTECTION PLANS, EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE.

Invest In Your Gear and Peace Of Mind!

Accidents happen where life happens. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failure, and more.

Repair or Replacement

Repair or Replacement

If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.

Accidental Damage

Accidental Damage

Protect your product from drops, spills, and more.

Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind

Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!

Malfunction Protection

Malfunction Protection

When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.

Zero Deductible

Zero Deductible

We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.

Customer-Focused Support

Customer-Focused Support

Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.

Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for purchase Internationally or in U.S. Territories.

OWC / Other World Computing Aura Pro X2 Specifications

General

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

    480GB useable capacity

    Total Flash Memory Components - 512GB

    32GB allocated to real-time data redundancy & error correction

  • Formatted Capacity

    447GiB

  • 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

Reliability

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  • MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)

    1500000

  • Data Reliability

    ECC Recovery

  • Endurance

    225TB total bytes written (TBW)

  • TRIM Support

    OS Dependent

Performance

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  • Average Access Time

    <0.1 ms

  • Sequential Reads

    Up to 3282MB/s (Max)

  • Sequential Writes

    Up to 2432MB/s (Max)

  • Read Power

    5.7 W

  • Write Power

    5.7 W

  • Seek Power

    5.7 W

  • Idle Power

    0.3 W

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)

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)

About OWC / Other World Computing Aura Pro X2

It's time to supercharge your MacBook with the Aura Pro X2 480GB SSD, a high-performance, reliable, and durable upgrade designed specifically for select 2013 and later MacBook models. This compact solid-state drive (SSD) offers a significant boost in storage capacity, providing up to 16 times more space than your original drive.

The Aura Pro X2 SSD is engineered for speed and efficiency, transforming your MacBook experience. With read speeds reaching an impressive 3282MB/s and write speeds of 2432MB/s, this SSD is up to twice as fast as original SSDs, delivering a performance that rivals the latest models. It's not just about speed, though. The Aura Pro X2 also runs cooler and consumes less power than earlier SSD models, allowing your MacBook to operate at peak performance for longer periods.

This SSD is equipped with advanced SLC caching, providing instant full-speed write acceleration. This means your media projects and games stream fluidly and respond without lag time, enhancing your productivity and entertainment experience.

The Aura Pro X2 SSD is designed to seamlessly integrate with the latest macOS versions (macOS High Sierra 10.13 and later), leveraging the advanced features of APFS including strong encryption, copy-on-write metadata, space sharing, and more.

With capacities up to 2TB, the Aura Pro X2 SSDs offer ample space for your work and play needs. Whether you're dealing with large photo and video files, games, or a growing email archive, this SSD has got you covered.

The Aura Pro X2 PCIe-based flash storage upgrades are precision-engineered for your Mac laptop, ensuring a hassle-free upgrade process. There's no need for complicated software hacks or TRIM-enablers - just install, migrate your data, and enjoy the superior performance of flash storage.

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

Designed with quality in mind, the Aura Pro X2 SSDs are proudly designed in Austin and come with a lifetime of free, award-winning USA-based support. Upgrade your MacBook with the Aura Pro X2 480GB SSD and experience the difference today.

OWC / Other World Computing Aura Pro X2 Features

  • High performance for high demands
  • Read speeds up to 3282MB/s
  • Write speeds up to 2432MB/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 480GB SSD upgrade for select 2013 and later MacBook models
  • Fast read and write speeds up to 3282MB/s and 2432MB/s respectively
  • Advanced SLC caching for instant full-speed write acceleration
  • Compatible with latest macOS versions (macOS High Sierra 10.13 and later)
  • Precision-engineered PCIe-based flash storage for hassle-free upgrade
  • Reserves 7% of overall capacity for optimal SSD health and performance maintenance

What's in the box:

  • Aura Pro X2 480GB SSD (Blade Only)
  • OWC 5 Year Limited Warranty