250GB OWC Aura Pro 6G
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250GB OWC Aura Pro 6G

Solid State Drive and Envoy Pro Storage Solution for 2012-Early 2013 MacBook Pro with Retina™display


Mfr P/N: S3DAP12K250 OWC SKU: OWCS3DAP12K250

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Upgrade Kit with SSD, Installation Tools, & Envoy Enclosure for Easy Data Transfer/Original Drive Reuse

  • Up to 26% faster than the factory SSD1
  • Up to 530MB/s
  • Includes sleek, anodized aluminum Envoy Pro storage solution, Torx T-5 screwdriver, and a Pentalobe compatible driver
  • 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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Designed for your Mac

Once again, OWC provides Mac users an upgrade path that delivers phenomenal performance, functionality, and reliability! Whether it’s for the base 13" model only offering a 128GB SSD or the base 15" model offering just a 256GB SSD, installing an Aura Pro 6G SSD is the best enhancement for the MacBook Pro with Retina display. Just like other OWC upgrades, we include a free 'how-to' video to make this an easy and money-saving DIY upgrade.
More Speed, More Capacity for MacBook Pro
OWC Aura Pro SSDs provide a noticeable increase in performance over the factory SSDs for all MacBook Pro with Retina display models:
  • Increase capacity up to 16x the 13-inch base models
  • Increase capacity up to 8x the 15-inch base models
  • Get write speeds up to 500MB/s, 26% faster than factory original*
  • Get read speeds up to 530MB/s, 8.6% faster than factory original*
Better by Design
OWC redesigned its 3rd generation of OWC Aura Pro 6G SSDs with premium 3D NAND Flash and the latest controller technology to operate cooler and consume less power, resulting in improved battery life for your MacBook Pro. OWC SSDs are engineered to be the best for Mac, undergoing a rigorous multi-stage lab testing process to deliver absolute reliability at maximum performance long into the future.
  • SLC caching algorithm accelerates burst performance
  • Global wear leveling algorithm automatically distributes data evenly and manages program/erase count, maximizing SSD lifespan
  • Data refresh technology ensures data integrity, gradually refreshing data across the SSD over time
  • ECC protection combines LDPC hard and soft decoding with advanced algorithm to detect and correct errors throughout the entire SSD data path
  • Advanced security protocols support AES 128/256-bit full-drive encryption
Everything You Need, Ready for Installation
  • Re-use the factory SSD via the OWC Envoy as an external storage solution.
  • Take your data with you — Small enough to keep in a pocket or laptop case!
  • Easily add additional laptop storage with no AC adapter required.
Ultra-portable, bus-powered external storage solution designed to complement the MacBook Pro with Retina display2
The OWC Envoy Pro combines elegance and functionality into a sleek, portable external storage solution that complements the design and finish of the MacBook® Pro with Retina display. Its anodized aluminum body protects your drive and data, while its minimal size allows for simple stowing in coat pockets, backpacks or briefcases.
The USB 3.0 interface offers speedy transfer rates of up to 500MB/s and the Envoy Pro requires no AC power.
  1. Based on sequential speed testing of original stock 512GB SSD tested by Bare Feats (http://barefeats.com/hard166.html). Sequential write speeds of 395MB/s, read speeds of 488MB/s.
  2. The OWC Envoy Pro enclosure is specifically designed for use ONLY with the factory SSD installed in select Apple Macintosh computers. Do NOT attempt to install or use OWC Aura or Aura Pro X SSDs in the Envoy Pro as you may damage the OWC drive, the enclosure, or both, and such damage is not covered under warranty.

IncludesIncludes

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  • OWC Aura Pro SSD
  • OWC Envoy USB 2.0/3.0 Enclosure
  • OWC Envoy Carrying Case
  • High-quality double-shielded USB 3.0 standard A to Micro-B connecting cable
  • OWC 5-Point Torx Plus (Pentalobe Compatible) screwdriver
  • OWC Torx T5 screwdriver
  • Envoy Pro User Guide (download only)
  • 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty

    250GB OWC Aura Pro 6G Solid-State Drive

    1. 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 5-10% less). The actual total capacity will depend on your own defined file settings/preferences.
    2. In terms of standard gigabytes, 1GiB ˜ 1.074GB and refers to the actual formatted capacity of shown under Mac OS 10.5 or earlier and Microsoft Windows OS.
    3. Specific application environments such as temperature and duty cycle will affect the overall reliability rates.

    Total Capacity

    • 243GB Useable Capacity
    • Total Capacity: 250GB
    • 7GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction

    Formatted Capacity

    • 226GiB

    Drive Format

    Controller

    • Silicon Motion SM2258 with 3% over-provisioning

    NAND Flash Components

    • Triple-Level Cell (TLC) 3D NAND Flash

    S.M.A.R.T. Attributes

    • Standard attributes supported

    Native Command Queuing (NCQ)

    • Up to 32 simultaneous commands

    RAID Support

    • No

    Form Factor

    • Custom Blade ""

    Drive Interface

    • SATA 6.0 Gb/s

    Random 4K Read

    • Up to 60,000 IOPS

    Random 4K Write

    • Up to 74,000 IOPS

    Sequential Read (Max)

    • Up to 530 MB/s

    Sequential Write (Max)

    • Up to 494 MB/s

    Read Latency (Max)

    • 0 µs

    Write Latency (Max)

    • 0 µs

    Nonrecoverable Read Errors

    • 1 per 1015 bits read

    MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)

    • 1,500,000 hours

    TRIM Support

    • OS Dependent

    Error Correction

    • Built-in ECC

    Security

    • ATA Security Feature Command Set And Password Login Support

    Endurance

    • 75TB total bytes written (TBW), equal to 30 GB per day for 7 years

    Read Mode (Max)

    • Up to 2.1 Watts

    Write Mode (Max)

    • Up to 2.1 Watts

    Seek Mode (Max)

    • Up to 0 Watts

    Idle Mode (Max)

    • Up to 0.09 Watts

    Dimensions

    • Height: 0.3 cm (0.1 in)
    • Length: 8.8 cm (3.5 in)
    • Width: 3.2 cm (1.3 in)

    Weight

    • 10.0 g (0.02 lbs)

    RoHS Compliant

    • Yes

    Reach Certification

    • Yes

    Ambient Temperature

    • Operating: 32°F to 158°F (0°C to 70°C)
    • Non-Operating: -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°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)

    Humidity

    • Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing

    Shock

    • Operating: 1500 G max at 0.5 ms
    • Non-Operating: 1500 G max at 0.5 ms

    Idle (Typical)

    • 0.0 bels

    Seek (Typical)

    • 0.0 bels

    Compatibility & Installation VideosCompatibility & Installation Videos

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    MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013)
    MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013)
    Early 2013
    Model ID: MacBookPro10,2
    2.6GHz Core i5 & 3.0GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013)
    MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013)
    Early 2013
    Model ID: MacBookPro10,1
    2.4GHz & 2.7GHz & 2.8GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)
    MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)
    Late 2012
    Model ID: MacBookPro10,2
    2.5GHz Core i5 & 2.9GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012)
    MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012)
    Mid 2012
    Model ID: MacBookPro10,1
    2.3GHz & 2.6GHz & 2.7GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
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    123 out of 126 (97%) reviewers would recommend this product

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    Better performance and ease of install.

    I wanted to expand the storage of my old but still useful Macbook Pro. I should have done this upgrade long time ago. The add-up of storage let me now use this laptop as a great backup tool for files and music finally. I took the old drive out and replaced it by the Aura Pro out of the box and restore the Mac with a Usb thumb drive as usual. My big surprise was the amelioration of write and read speeds (15-20% faster). The expansion carry case let me use the old original Apple part to share files between teamwork and friends. Thanks Owc, the options on the market for that specific type of drive were few and I spot the one that beat them all.

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    Reviewer3989092950, 
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    Response from OWC, Support

    We're thrilled to hear about your fantastic experience with the Aura Pro upgrade! It's amazing how a simple storage expansion can breathe new life into an older MacBook Pro. We're so glad that you're seeing such awesome improvements in performance and that you can now use your laptop for backups and sharing files with ease. Your enthusiasm for the upgrade and our products makes us smile! Thank you for choosing OWC and for sharing your journey with us!


    Excellent kit

    Excellent kit to upgrade the SSD of a MacBook Pro. Easy installation and works incredible

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    CleverGazelle-14095, 
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    Response from OWC, Support

    Thank you for the feedback on the OWC Aura Pro with Envoy upgrade kit. It is great to hear that this kit has been excellent for you to upgrade your computer. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/


    Works great and easy to install

    Perfect upgrade for an older MacBook pro. Takes less than ten minutes to install. Don't forget you need the five point screwdriver set to get to it.

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    Response from OWC, Support

    Thank you for choosing OWC for your technical needs. We are thrilled to hear the 1TB OWC Aura Pro is working great for you and that the installation was easy and took such little time! Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns.  https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/


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