120GB OWC Aura Pro 6G

120GB OWC Aura Pro 6G

Solid-state Drive For MacBook Air 2011 Edition


Mfr P/N: OWCSSDAPE6G120 OWC SKU: OWCSSDAPE6G120

Highlights

  • One of the fastest internal SSD available...and built in the USA!
  • Ultra-efficient Block Management & Wear Leveling
  • 3G speeds with 2010 MacBook Air...get up to 275MB/s, that's 68% faster than factory
  • 6G speeds with 2011 MacBook Air...get up to 507MB/s, that's 3x faster than factory
  • 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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Designed for Mac

  1. *Random 4K write data rates of 57.56 for OWC SSD vs 18.49 for Apple factory stock SSD
  2. **OWC SSD Maximum total flash capacity 512GB before 7% overprovisioning with 480GB actual usable capacity compared to Apple 64GB Flash option for 11.1" model.
  3. NOTE: unless you own or have access to a Pentalobe compatible driver and a Torx T5 screwdriver, or bought a Aura/Envoy bundle which includes these tools, you will need to purchase the MacBook Air 2010-2012 SSD Installation Kit.

IncludesIncludes

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  • (1) Solid-state Drive
  • 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty

    Total Capacity

    • 120GB Useable Capacity
    • Total Capacity: 128GB
    • 8GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction

    Formatted Capacity

    • 112GiB

    Drive Format

    Controller

    • SandForce 2281 Series Processor with 7% over-provisioning

    NAND Flash Components

    • Tier 1 Major 2x nm Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND Flash

    S.M.A.R.T. Attributes

    • Standard attributes supported

    Native Command Queuing (NCQ)

    • Up to 32 simultaneous commands

    Form Factor

    • Custom Blade

    Drive Interface

    • SATA 6.0 Gb/s

    Random 4K Read

    • Up to 60,000 IOPS

    Random 4K Write

    • Up to 60,000 IOPS

    Sustained Read (6Gb/s)

    • Up to 507 MB/s

    Sustained Write (6Gb/s)

    • Up to 454 MB/s

    Read Latency (Max)

    • 100 µs

    Write Latency (Max)

    • 100 µs

    Nonrecoverable Read Errors

    • 1 per 1016 bits read

    TRIM Support

    • OS Dependent

    Error Correction

    • Built-in ECC

    Security

    • Chip Based Data Encryption: 128-bit AES-compliant

    Read Mode (Max)

    • Up to 3 Watts

    Write Mode (Max)

    • Up to 3 Watts

    Idle Mode (Max)

    • Up to 1.2 Watts

    Dimensions

    • Height: 0.4 cm (0.1 in)
    • Length: 13.0 cm (5.1 in)
    • Width: 2.8 cm (1.1 in)

    Weight

    • 20.0 g (0.04 lbs)

    RoHS Compliant

    • Yes

    Ambient Temperature

    • Operating: 32°F to 158°F (0°C to 70°C)
    • Non-Operating: -67°F to 302°F (-55°C to 150°C)

    Altitude

    • Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
    • Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)

    Idle (Typical)

    • 0.0 bels

    Seek (Typical)

    • 0.0 bels

    BenchmarksBenchmarks

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    Truth in Numbers: Another OWC Difference

    There are many attributes that define “The OWC Difference.” By listing real-world performance tests of OWC solutions, we’re confident you’ll be completely satisfied with your technology investment.

    macOS Test Results

    StorageMark - 4K Random Transfer IOPS 4K

    StorageMark - 4K Random Transfer 4K

    StorageMark - 2MB Random Transfer 4K

    Windows Test Results

    StorageMark - IOPS Work Station 4K

    StorageMark - IOPS Web Server 4K

    StorageMark - IOPS File Server 4K

    StorageMark - IOPS Database 4K

    StorageMark - CrystalDiskMark 500MB Test Fast

    StorageMark - 2MB Sequential Transfer 4K

    StorageMark - 2010 Productivity

    StorageMark - 2010 HTPC

    StorageMark - 2010 Gaming

    Compatibility & Installation VideosCompatibility & Installation Videos

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    MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012)
    MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012)
    Mid 2012
    Not Compatible
    Model ID: MacBookAir5,2
    1.8GHz Core i5 & 2.0GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012)
    MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012)
    Mid 2012
    Not Compatible
    Model ID: MacBookAir5,1
    1.7GHz Core i5 & 2.0GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2011)
    MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2011)
    Mid 2011
    Model ID: MacBookAir4,2
    1.7GHz Core i5 & 1.8GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2011)
    MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2011)
    Mid 2011
    Model ID: MacBookAir4,1
    1.6GHz Core i5 & 1.8GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2010)
    MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2010)
    Late 2010
    Not Compatible
    Model ID: MacBookAir3,2
    1.86GHz & 2.13GHz Core 2 Duo
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Air (11-inch, Late 2010)
    MacBook Air (11-inch, Late 2010)
    Late 2010
    Not Compatible
    Model ID: MacBookAir3,1
    1.4GHz & 1.6GHz Core 2 Duo
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    5 out of 5

    9 out of 9 (100%) reviewers would recommend this product

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    Easy installation, faster than stock SSD

    Ordered this in November 2012 to replace stock SSD which died unexpectedly in my mid-2011 MacBook Air. More space, more speed, easy installation, still running like a charm (in Feb. 2016). A+, recommend highly. Thanks OWC!

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    Verified PurchaseVerified Purchase.
    • From:Seattle, WA
    • Age:35-44
    • Experience:Power User
    • Owned Product:over 6 months

    awesome!

    this drive rocks! super fast and so much more room. the installation video was spot on - made it so easy to do it myself. thanks!

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    Verified PurchaseVerified Purchase.
    • From:breckenridge, CO
    • Age:45-54
    • Experience:Power User
    • Owned Product:less than a month

    Future Proof Your Macbook Air

    I wanted more storage space and a performance upgrade for my 2011 Macbook Air and this worked perfectly. I think this is a better deal than just the SSD as it contains the enclosure that you can use with your old OEM SSD. The OWC install video was extremely helpful but really, all you do is remove the cover, slide the power cable off, and a single screw holds the SSD in place. I was back up and running in less than 15 mins. As always, make sure you have a backup to reinstall the OS. Eventually, the price will come down so now it's an expensive option but it does ensure the Macbook will be ready for anything I throw at it for the next few years.

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    Verified PurchaseVerified Purchase.
    • From:Charles Town, WV
    • Age:45-54
    • Experience:Power User
    • Owned Product:less than a month

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