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480GB OWC Aura PCIe SSD Solid State Disk for Mid-2013 and Later MacBook Air / MacBook Pro Retina by OWC


480GB OWC Aura PCIe SSD Solid State Disk for Mid-2013 and Later MacBook Air / MacBook Pro Retina Image
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Key Features

  • 480GB Capacity
  • Read speeds up to 1598MB/s
  • Write speeds up to 1100MB/s
  • Consumes less power and runs cooler than earlier models
  • Designed for macOS 10.12 and beyond
  • NVMe – PCIe 3.1 x2
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Details
Get Back in the Game
 
After years of good, hard work, storage on your Mac is getting tight and load times and data transfers lag. You've invested years of gear, programs and customizations and it's not the time to switch. Upgrade with OWC Aura® N to make your Mac fast and more spacious than ever — for a fraction of the cost of a new model — and keep everything else just the way you like it.
 
Stretch Out and Run
 
Aura N expands your Mac with up to 1TB of storage space, so you can add to your media, games, and apps without picking favorites. It's advanced NVMe technology revives read speeds up to 1600MB/s write speeds up to 1100MB/s, giving your Mac the power to run like new again.
 
Sprints and Marathons
 
Aura N combines speed and stamina to prepare your Mac for the short race and the long haul. Engineered with advanced SLC caching, this SSD provides incredible burst performance for a faster and more responsive experience. Plus, the extra storage and speed can increase the working life of your Mac by years.
 
Right-Sized for Work and Play
 
The smaller stock SSDs for Mac can fill up quickly, especially with photo and video files, games, or even your email. Aura N SSDs are available in capacities up to 1TB, giving you more space to work and play. Newly calibrated to use less power and run cooler, Aura N is the best way to upgrade your PCIe equipped Mac.
 
No Hassles or Hacks Compatibility
 
Aura N SSD upgrades are precisely engineered for your Mac laptop, 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 8 times the capacity of the original drive.
Specifications
CAPACITY 480GB
INTERFACE TYPE NVMe PCIe
FORM FACTOR PCIe
DEVICE TYPE SSD
DATA TRANSFER RATES Read up to 1583 MB/s
Write up to 1007MB/s
RANDOM READ (4K) IOPS up to 200,000 IOPS
RANDOM WRITE (4K) IOPS up to 180,000 IOPS
FLASH STORAGE DETAILS 3D TLC
CONTROLLER Phison E8
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0°C to 70°C
MTBF 1,500,000
TRIM SUPPORT Yes
SPECIAL FEATURES RoHS Compliant
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Designed for macOS 10.12 and beyond
DIMENSIONS 89x24x1.8mm
WEIGHT 7g
PACKAGING Retail packaging
WARRANTY 3 years limited manufacturers warranty
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