We’re proud to announce that the OWC Express 4M2 Ultra has received Future’s Best of Show Award at NAB 2026, presented by TV Tech. The award recognizes the Express 4M2 Ultra as one of the most innovative and impactful products on the show floor, a distinction earned through a rigorous evaluation by a panel of engineers and industry experts who assessed each product on innovation, feature set, perceived value, and real-world application.
Future’s Best of Show Awards are among the most respected recognitions in the broadcast and production technology space. The awards seek to “provide an outstanding overview of new technology on the show floor and shine a spotlight on the very best,” according to the awards editorial team.
Maximum Performance in a Compact, DIY Package
Because the OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is the first certified Thunderbolt 5 four-slot NVMe M.2 SSD enclosure, it’s currently the only enclosure built to take full advantage of the Thunderbolt 5 performance the latest Macs have to offer. This is the perfect drive for Mac users, creatives and production professionals who demand the fastest DIY RAID performance available in a compact form factor.
Capable of speeds speeds of up to 6,622 MB/s, users can install their own choice of NVMe M.2 drives and configure them in RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, or 10, as well as JBOD.
That kind of throughput changes what’s possible on set, in post, and in the field. Whether you’re working with high-resolution RAW footage, large audio sessions, or demanding data pipelines, the Express 4M2 Ultra is built to keep pace.
Built to Perform Quietly and Scale Reliably
The Express 4M2 Ultra’s solid aircraft-grade aluminum enclosure is an integral part of its thermal management system. A smart adaptive fan works in tandem with the aluminum body to keep temperatures in check even under sustained heavy loads, without becoming a distraction in quiet production environments.
But what sets the Express 4M2 Ultra apart isn’t just its top-line speed. This is an enclosure built to scale with your needs.
A second Thunderbolt 5 port enables daisy chaining of up to five additional Thunderbolt devices—including additional Express 4M2 Ultra enclosures that can be combined into a single massive-capacity volume. The unit is compatible with Thunderbolt 5, 4, 3 (Mac only), and USB4 systems, making it a versatile investment across current and future workflows.
With Thunderbolt 5 and true DIY flexibility, the Express 4M2 Ultra gives users the power to design exactly the performance and capacity they need and then scale it as their projects grow. That’s a drive that not only keeps up with modern production, but stays ahead of it.
Availability and Pricing
The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is available for pre-order now, starting at $399.99 for non-SoftRAID models and $549.99 with OWC’s SoftRAID software for RAID management included. Strong early demand at NAB means units are expected to begin shipping in late Spring.
Learn more and reserve yours today here.
