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250GB OWC Aura Pro 6G
Solid-State Drive and Envoy Storage Solution For MacBook Air (2012)
Mfr P/N: S3DAP2A6K250 OWC SKU: OWCS3DAP2A6K250
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Upgrade Kit with SSD, Installation Tools, & Envoy Enclosure for Easy Data Transfer/Original Drive Reuse
- Up to 27% faster than the factory SSD*
- Up to 530MB/s
- Includes sleek, tapered aluminum Envoy storage solution, Torx T5 screwdriver, and a Pentalobe compatible driver
- 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Designed for Mac
Once again, OWC provides Mac users an upgrade path that delivers phenomenal performance, functionality, and reliability! Whether it’s for the base 11" model only offering a 64GB SSD or the base 13" model offering just a 128GB SSD, installing an Aura Pro 6G SSD is the best enhancement for the 2012 MacBook Air. 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 Air
OWC Aura Pro SSDs provide a noticeable increase in performance over the factory SSDs for all MacBook Air models:
- Increase capacity up to 16x the 11-inch base model
- Increase capacity up to 8x the 13-inch base model
- Get write speeds up to 495MB/s, 27% faster than factory original*
- Get read speeds up to 530MB/s, 9.5% 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 Air. 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.
OWC Envoy - The Perfect Companion Storage Solution for your MacBook Air
Get the ultimate combination of elegance and functionality in a sleek, portable external storage solution designed to complement the MacBook Air – in both appearance and performance. Its super-speed USB 3.0 interface is capable of speeds up to 500MB/s to ensure your workflow moves as fast as you do and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. Its bus-powered design means no AC power adapter is required making it an ideal portable plug-and-play solution — just plug into the USB port on your computer and the OWC Envoy is ready to go.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: The OWC Envoy enclosure has been specifically designed for use ONLY with the factory SSD found installed in Apple MacBook Air 2012 model. Do NOT attempt to install or use the OWC Aura SSD in the Envoy as you can damage the Aura drive, the Envoy enclosure or both and such damage is not covered under warranty. To transfer data from the Apple SSD in the Envoy to the Aura SSD in the computer, please see the OWC Guide: OS X & Data Transfer Instructions.
- *Based on sequential speed testing of original stock 256GB SSD in a 2012 MBA i7 2.0GHz by Bare Feats (http://barefeats.com/mba12a.html). Sequential write speeds of 388MB/s, read speeds of 484MB/s.
Includes
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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 User Guide (download only)
- 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Specs
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250GB OWC Aura Pro 6G SSD / Flash Internal Drive Upgrade
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Unformatted (Instructions on formatting here)
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 495 MB/s
Sustained Read (3Gb/s)
- Up to 275 MB/s
Sustained Write (3Gb/s)
- Up to 220 MB/s
Sustained Read (6Gb/s)
- Up to 530 MB/s
Sustained Write (6Gb/s)
- Up to 495 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: 10.9 cm (4.3 in)
- Width: 2.4 cm (0.9 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 Videos
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MacBook Air
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012)
Mid 2012
Model ID: MacBookAir5,2
1.7GHz Core i5
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012)
Mid 2012
Model ID: MacBookAir5,2
1.8GHz Core i5 & 2.0GHz Core i7
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012)
Mid 2012
Model ID: MacBookAir5,1
1.7GHz Core i5 & 2.0GHz Core i7
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2011)
Mid 2011
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
Model ID: MacBookAir4,2
1.7GHz Core i5 & 1.8GHz Core i7
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2011)
Mid 2011
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
Model ID: MacBookAir4,1
1.6GHz Core i5 & 1.8GHz Core i7
MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2010)
Late 2010
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
Model ID: MacBookAir3,2
1.86GHz & 2.13GHz Core 2 Duo
MacBook Air (11-inch, Late 2010)
Late 2010
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
Model ID: MacBookAir3,1
1.4GHz & 1.6GHz Core 2 Duo
Videos
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MacBook Air Install Videos
Customer Reviews
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Fast delivery of "vintage" ssd
Found the needed 1TB SSD drive for my wifes old but mint Powerbook, placed the order which was shipped the next day. Eveything worked perfectly.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.Reviewer1913178198,
Feb, 20 2025
- Reviewer:Reviewer1913178198
Response from OWC, Support
We're thrilled to hear about your experience! It's fantastic that you found the perfect 1TB SSD for your wife's vintage Powerbook. Fast shipping is what we aim for, and we're so glad everything worked seamlessly for you. Thank you for sharing your excitement with us!
Great stuff
I purchased this ssd for my 2012 MacBook Air, and I am not disappointed. Got the os installed and the pc is even faster with just the drive upgrade.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.LincolnW,
Feb, 8 2025
- Reviewer:LincolnW
Response from OWC, Support
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that your MacBook Air is performing better than ever with the new SSD! It's amazing how a simple upgrade can breathe new life into your device. We hope you continue to enjoy the speed and performance boost!
Above expectations!!
First, the whole transaction was smooth from order to arrival. I’m not a super tech person but install went flawlessly. Cloning from Time Machine took a couple of tries but we got there. Going from 64GB to 1TB of blazing fast storage has been absolutely wonderful!
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.DrBDDizzypop,
Sep, 23 2023
- Reviewer:DrBDDizzypop
Response from OWC, Support
Thank you for the feedback on the OWC Aura Pro and Envoy upgrade kit. We are glad that this was installed quickly and flawlessly. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/
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