Keep your edge with the 1TB Aura Pro X2 NVMe SSD Upgrade from OWC / Other World Computing. Designed for installation in a Mac Pro desktop computer (Late 2013), this internal flash/SSD drive upgrade features a PCIe 3.1 x4 / NVMe 1.3 interface and a custom blade form factor. The drive uses 3D TLC synchronous NAND flash memory with advanced SLC caching to deliver sequential read speeds of up to 1536 and sequential write speeds of up to 1354 MB/s, which is up to twice as fast as the factory installed SSDs. Additionally, the Aura Pro X2 is calibrated to consume only 5.7W during operation and to run cool.

The Aura Pro X2 is designed for macOS 10.13 and later, taking full advantage of the advanced features of APFS including strong encryption, copy-on-write metadata, space sharing, cloning for files and directories, snapshots, fast directory sizing, atomic safe-save primitives, and improved file system fundamentals. The drive reserves 7% of the overall capacity as free space to perform background maintenance tasks that optimize the health, performance, and endurance of your flash drive. Included with the SSD are a heat sink and installation tools.

1TB Storage Capacity    For macOS 10.13 and Later    Custom Blade Form Factor    PCIe 3.1 x4 / NVMe 1.3 Interface    Max Read Speed: 1536 MB/s    Max Write Speed: 1354 MB/s    Silicon Motion SM2262EN Controller    3D TLC Synchronous NAND Flash    S.M.A.R.T. & TRIM Support    Heat Sink & Tools Included

A Mac's small stock SSD can fill up quickly—especially with photos, video files, games, and even your email. When storage gets tight, there's no reason to ditch the Mac you know and love. The OWC Aura Pro X2 provides up to 16x more capacity, and the speed to keep up with your imagination. With that capacity and power, you can keep your Mac running optimally for years—all at a fraction of the cost of buying new.

The Aura Pro X2 combines speed, stamina, and efficiency that will change the way you experience your Mac. With read speeds reaching 1536 MB/s and write speeds of 1354 MB/s, the Aura Pro X2 is up to 2x faster than the factory Apple SSD, delivering performance on par with the latest Mac models. Calibrated to use less power and run cooler, Aura Pro X2 SSDs are the best way to upgrade your Mac.

Transform your Mac with Aura Pro X2 speed and capacity. OWC Install Videos guide you step-by-step through the install process. Plus, their support team is just a call or chat away.

In addition to fast read and write speeds, the Aura Pro X2 is engineered with enhanced burst performance for instant full-speed write acceleration. Media projects and games stream fluidly and respond without lag on Aura Pro X2 enhanced Macs. You might even forget what that beachball looks like.

The Aura Pro X2 is designed for macOS to take full advantage of the advanced features of APFS (Apple File System), including strong encryption, copy-on-write metadata, space sharing, cloning for files and directories, snapshots, fast directory sizing, atomic safe-save primitives, and improved file system fundamentals. All that adds up to one heck of a drive that's built to make your Mac perform at its best.

OWC Aura Pro X2 PCIe-based flash storage upgrades are precisely engineered for your Mac, so you won't need to compromise your data, or rely on complicated software hacks. Just install, migrate your data, and enjoy the great performance and reliability of OWC flash storage.

OWC SSDs perform maintenance tasks in the background that optimize the health, performance, and endurance of your drive. These tasks utilize available unwritten space on the SSD. Aura Pro X2 SSDs reserve 7% of the overall drive capacity as free space to perform these normal maintenance tasks—making your drive a stable, dependable, and safe place to store all of your data.

• 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

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the OWC / Other World Computing Envoy Pro USB 3.0 SSD Enclosure for MacBook Pro work with MacBook Pro Retina Mid 2015? If it is not, could someone please recommend a compatible enclosure to fit into the OWC / Other World Computing Aura Pro X2 1TB NVMe SSD for Select 2013 and Later Macs. Thanks in advance

A: Yes, it is compatible.

Q: 2. Is this SSD compatible with iMac 21.5 Retina 2017 model?

A: No, this item would be compatible with the following models, 15" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (May 2015), 13" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (March 2015), 15" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (July 2014), 13" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (July 2014), 15" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (October 2013), 13" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (October 2013), 13" MacBook Air (June 2017), 13" MacBook Air (March 2015), 11" MacBook Air (March 2015), 13" MacBook Air (April 2014),11" MacBook Air (April 2014), 13" MacBook Air (June 2013), 11" MacBook Air (June 2013), Mac mini (October 2014).

Q: 3. Is this SSD compatible with the Apple Macbook Air 2017 (A1466)?

A: This is compatible with 13" MacBook Air (June 2017)

Q: 4. Will this SSD be compatible with the current MacOS? I'm currently running Mojave 10.14 but heard rumors that it will not be compatible...? Is that true?

A: Hi, is this will work with max book air 2017 ?

Q: 5. I have Macpro (late 2013) with OS BigSur. Will it be compatible for upgrading the internal ssd storage?

A: The OWC Aura Pro X2 1TB NVMe SSD Kit for Select MacBook Pro Retina & MacBook Air is compatible with your Mac Pro.

Q: 6. Is this working for iMac 27" (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017) Can update til what OS?

A: The OWC Aura Pro X2 1TB NVMe SSD Upgrade Kit for Select 27" & 21.5" iMacs (September 2013 & Later) BH #OWS3DPT4MA0K is compatible with a 27" iMac with 5K Retina Display (June 2017).

Q: 7. Is this SSD, or OWCS3DAPT4MB10K compatible with iMac 21.5" Retina 2017 model?

A: This item is compatible with 15" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (May 2015), 13" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (March 2015),15" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (July 2014), 13" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (July 2014), 15" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (October 2013), 13" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (October 2013), 13" MacBook Air (June 2017), 13" MacBook Air (March 2015), 11" MacBook Air (March 2015),13" MacBook Air (April 2014), 11" MacBook Air (April 2014), 13" MacBook Air (June 2013), 11" MacBook Air (June 2013), Mac mini (October 2014) models.

Q: 8. does this come with an enclosure and mirroring software for SSD replacement(upgrade) for macbook air mid-2012?

A: a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/994646-REG/owc_other_world_computing_owcssdap2a6k480_480gb_aura_pro_solid.html/prm/alsVwDtl target= _blank http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/994646-REG/owc_other_world_computing_owcssdap2a6k480_480gb_aura_pro_solid.html/prm/alsVwDtl/aThere is no software. You can restore to the new drive from the Recovery Partition on your current drive.

Q: 9. Is this SSD compatible with the 15" mid-year 2012 MacBook Pro Retina display?

A: no it not compatible.

Q: 10. Will this SSD work with Big Sur?

A: We do not have enough data from the manufacturer to confirm or deny this yet. Big Sur was just released.