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Review Summary
2017-04-27T12:06:54
This kit is great, very easy to install.
Chadwick C.
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.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
Protect your product from drops, spills, and more.
Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!
When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.
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.
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Silicon Motion 2246XT
Marvell 9230
480GB useable capacity
Total Flash Memory Components 512GB
32GB allocated to real-time data redundancy & error correction
447GiB
Up to 32 commands
Yes
Mac OS Extended (Journaled)
Chip Based Data Encryption: 128-bit AES-compliant
763MB/s
446MB/s
754MB/s
425MB/s
32 to 158 deg. F / 0 to 70 deg. C
-40 to 185 deg. F / -40 to 85 deg. C
Idle (Typical): 0.0 bels
Seek (Typical): 0.0 bels
OS X 10.3 or later
Windows XP or later
Linux OS with support for USB 3.0
Driver not required
Mac or PC featuring USB 3.0 interface
Any Mac that supports booting via USB
1x USB 3.0 Micro-B (PLX USB 3380)
Up to 500 MB/s Read and Write
Note: Speeds will vary based on drives used, setup and other factors.
Operation: Bus-powered via USB port
Note: Requires USB 3.0 standard powered port. USB 2.0 use not supported or recommended.
480GB Aura SSD: 0.1 x 0.9 x 3.4" / 2.54 x 22.86 x 86.36mm
Envoy Pro enclosure: 0.4 x 2.1 x 4.5" / 10.16 x 53.34 x 114.30mm
480GB Aura SSD: 0.7oz / 19.84g
Envoy Pro enclosure: 3.4oz / 96.39g
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. Available in 480GB, 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. OWC 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.
Experience the OWC Difference
Aura SSDs for Mid-2013 and Later Macs are proudly designed in Austin, TX and are backed by a 3-year limited warranty as well as a lifetime of free, award-winning USA-based support.