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2025-04-27T19:08:08
Outstanding design milled from solid aluminum. Lightening fast. I'm so happy with it I bought another one.
Philip S.
Accidents happen. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failures, 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 international or U.S. territories purchases. Plans on open box items do not cover pre-existing damage.
Adorama Protect plans are available for ABS clients. If you have any questions or require assistanse, please call 800-223-2500
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Silver
Aluminum
1 bay supporting: M.2 drives
Supports double-sided and single-sided M.2 2230, M.2 2242, M.2 2280 "M Key" drives
NVMe M.2 SSDs with a heatsink will not fit and are not supported.
Yes
M.2
1x Host Port - USB4 (USB-C) up to 40Gb/s (5000MB/s) - USB 3.0/USB 3.2 backwards compatible
USB4: Up to 40Gb/s (or 5000MB/s)
USB: ASM2464PD
Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
USB4 or Thunderbolt (USB-C)1 port
macOS 10.13 High Sierra
macOS 10.14 Mojave
macOS 10.15 Catalina
macOS 11.x Big Sur
macOS 12.x Monterey
macOS 13.x Ventura
macOS 14.x Sonoma
macOS 15.x Sequoia
Windows 10 32-bit Edition
Windows 10 64-bit Edition
Windows Server 2016
Windows 11
Yes
iPadOS 13
iPadOS 14
iPadOS 15
iPadOS 16
iPadOS 17
iPadOS 18
Android 13.x
Android 14.x
Android 15.x
Chrome OS
ChromeOS version 102 and later
No
No
Bus-powered
No
Yes
BSMI
CE
FCC
RCM
VCCI
Yes
Taiwan
Yes
Operating: 41 Degree F to 95 Degree F (5 Degree C to 35 Degree C)
Non-Operating: -4 Degree F to 140 Degree F (-20 Degree C to 60 Degree C)
Operating: 8% to 90% non-condensing
Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
5.2 x 2.8 x 0.9" (13.2 x 7.0 x 2.3cm)
8.96 oz (253g)
810100983765
Models | SKU: OWCUS4EXP1M MFR: OWCUS4EXP1M2 $99.99 $119.99 Save:$20.00 (17%) In Stock | SKU: OWCTCDRVDCK MFR: TCDRVDCK $94.99 $119.99 Save:$25.00 (21%) In Stock | SKU: OWCMEDCH7T0 MFR: OWCMEDCH7T00 $179.99 Special Order Generally ships in 7-14 days, subject to availability |
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Accessory Type | Drive Docking & Storage | Drive Docking & Storage | Drive Docking & Storage |
Interface | SATA, Thunderbolt | - | SATA, Thunderbolt |
Mount Type | Desktop Mount | - | Desktop Mount |
Number of Drive Bays | 1 | - | 2 |
Drive Form Factor | - | 2.5 and 3.5 | 2.5 and 3.5 |
Drive Power Type | USB | - | USB |
Quality Product.
By Philip S.
Outstanding design milled from solid aluminum. Lightening fast. I'm so happy with it I bought another one.
The OWC Express 1M2 USB4 Portable NVMe M.2 External SSD Enclosure in Silver is the ultimate tool for creative professionals seeking unparalleled performance and reliability. This versatile enclosure allows you to build the portable drive of your dreams, whether you're repurposing an existing drive, starting fresh with a new one, or opting for the advanced technology of an OWC Aura SSD-powered solution. With the Express 1M2, you can enhance your workflow with real-world speeds of up to 3151MB/s, ensuring ultra-fast data transfer and seamless editing capabilities, even for 4K video.
Designed for ultra-compatibility, the Express 1M2 works effortlessly with USB4, Thunderbolt, and USB-C computers and devices, making it a future-proof choice for both current and upcoming technology. Its aircraft-grade aluminum construction provides rugged protection while silently dissipating heat, ensuring your SSD remains cool and performs consistently at top speeds.
The Express 1M2 offers powerful choices for customization. You can build your own drive using NVMe M.2 2230, 2242, or 2280 SSDs, or select a pre-configured OWC Aura SSD solution. Its portable, bus-powered, and palm-sized design makes it convenient to use anywhere, and it comes complete with a USB-C (40Gb/s) cable and screwdriver for easy assembly.
As the fastest single portable SSD offered by OWC, the Express 1M2 is engineered to maximize the performance capabilities of USB4-equipped Macs and PCs from 2020 and newer. It also maintains flexible compatibility with millions of older Thunderbolt and USB-C devices, ensuring you can edit demanding content like 8K RAW video and ultra-high-resolution photos without a hitch.
Unlike budget alternatives that fail to meet Intel specifications, the Express 1M2's USB4 connectivity guarantees maximum speed and reliability. This enclosure is built to handle demanding needs, with a solid aluminum heat sink design that prevents thermal throttling, ensuring consistent maximum performance. Its secure, screw-together construction protects your drive, and with OWC MacDrive software (available separately), it can work cross-platform with both Macs and PCs.
Ideal for photo and video professionals, DITs, and performance enthusiasts, the Express 1M2 provides an affordable yet robust solution for backing up and editing high-demand content. Ready to go right out of the box, it comes formatted in the native APFS macOS and iPadOS file system, eliminating the need for reformatting. With OWC, you can trust in the ease-of-use and reliability that have made their products a favorite worldwide. Plug in your drive, and you're ready to create without limits.
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