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Big bang for the buck
This is the most cost effective option over using the Apple drive. It will save you hundreds of dollars. Installation is a breeze with the included tools and the enclosure lets you use the previous drive as an external USB 3 drive - very fast.
A great upgrade at a much lower price than the Apple branded part.
A great upgrade at a much lower price than the Apple branded part. Works just as good if not faster and easy to install.
New Possibilities
For the first time, upgrade the PCIe-based flash SSD in your mid-2013 or later MacBook Pro with Retina display or MacBook Air with up to eight times the original capacity. The new Aura SSD continues OWC's dedication to giving you more from your Mac.
• The first and only SSD upgrade for mid-2013 and later MacBook Pro with Retina display and MacBook Air laptops
• Up to 8x the capacity of your Apple factory SSD
• Install kit includes all tools for an easy DIY upgrade
The Ultimate Storage Upgrade
Replacing the PCIe-based flash drive in your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro with Retina display is as simple as removing a few screws with the compact Torx T5 and Pentalobe P5 drivers included with your upgrade kit. The free comprehensive video installation guides mean an OWC expert is with you every step of the way.
Your Mac's Flash Drive, Reimagined
Your upgrade should be a seamless experience. That's why Aura SSD upgrade kits come with Envoy Pro, the beautifully designed, high-performance SSD enclosure to reimagine your Mac's factory PCIe-based flash drive. When you remove your original flash SSD, it fits perfectly into Envoy Pro so you can transfer all of your data to the new Aura inside your laptop. Once the file transfer is complete, enjoy using your Mac's factory-installed flash SSD as a fast USB external drive with transfer speeds up to 355MB/s.
No Hassles or Hacks
Aura PCIe-based flash storage upgrades are precisely engineered for your Mac, so you'll never need to compromise your data by relying on complicated software hacks or TRIM-enablers to get the most from your upgrade. Just install, migrate your data and enjoy the great performance of flash storage with up to eight times the capacity of the factory-installed drive.
Quality in Every Bit
Aura SSDs are designed from the ground up for reliable performance and complete compatibility with your Mac. It begins with choosing the highest-quality components and then engineering a perfect-fit solution that simply works with your computer.
• Tier-1 Flash - Aura SSDs use only top-rated flash for superior performance and dependability
• Superior Error Correction - Aura SSDs provide three levels of error correction for improved reliability and RAID-like protection for your data
• Cell-Level Data Refresh - Aura's SSD controller monitors data blocks and maintains correct charge at the cell level, improving the integrity of your data and extending the life of your drive
7% Over Provisioning
OWC SSDs perform maintenance tasks in the background that optimize the health, performance and endurance of your flash drive. These jobs take advantage of available, unwritten areas on the SSD. Aura PCIe-based flash storage reserves 7% of the overall capacity as free space. Always. With this allocated free space, Aura SSDs can perform these normal maintenance tasks making your drive more stable, dependable and ultimately a safer place to store your data.