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We recommend 1.0TB OWC Aura Pro X2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD Upgrade Solution for Select 27-inch and 21.5-inch iMac models (Late 2013 - 2019) (Mfr P/N: SP4P1T1MA10K) from OWC for $174.99 as a suitable alternative.
1.0TB OWC Aura Pro X2
PCIe 3.1 NVMe Solid-State Drive Upgrade Solution for select 27-inch and 21.5-inch iMac models (Late 2013 - 2019)
Mfr P/N: S3DAPT4MA10K OWC SKU: OWCS3DAPT4MA10K
Complete Upgrade Kit with Tools and Adhesive
- High performance for high demands
- Read speeds up to 3230MB/s
- Write speeds up to 2445MB/s
- Consumes less power and runs cooler
- Designed for macOS 10.13 and beyond
- NVMe – PCIe 3.1 x4
- 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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Continuous Compatibility
Right-Sized for Work and Play
No Hassles or Hacks Compatibility
7% Over Provisioning
Quality That Lasts
Includes
- (1) OWC Aura Pro X2 Solid-State Drive
- (2) OWC 2-1/4" Suction Cup Blue
- (1) OWC Torx T10S Driver
- (1) OWC Torx T8S Driver
- (1) OWC Torx T5 Driver
- (1) OWC Phillips PH00 Driver
- (1) OWC Torx T25 Hex Key
- (1) NewerTech Pry Tool
- (1) OWC iMac Cutting Wheel for Display
- (1) OWC Blue Microfiber Screen Cleaning Wipe
- (1) Display Tape Set for Apple iMac 21.5" (A1418)
- (1) Display Tape Set for Apple iMac 27" (A1419)
- 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Specs
Capacity
- 960GB Useable Capacity
- Total Capacity: 1024GB
- 64GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction
Formatted Capacity
- 894GiB
Drive Mechanism
- (1) 1.0TB OWC Aura Pro X2 PCIe 3.1 NVMe Solid-State Drive
- *OWC reserves the right to replace or upgrade to equivalent or better components.
Drive Format
- Unformatted (Instructions on formatting here)
Controller
- Silicon Motion SM2262EN Series Processor with 7% over-provisioning
NAND Flash Components
- Synchronous Triple-Level Cell (TLC) 3D NAND Flash
Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
- Up to 32 simultaneous commands
Form Factor
- Custom Blade
Drive Interface
- PCIe 3.1 x4, NVMe 1.3
Sequential Read (Max)
- Up to 3230 MB/s
Sequential Write (Max)
- Up to 2445 MB/s
Average Access Time
- <0.1 ms
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
- 1,500,000 hours
TRIM Support
- OS Dependent
Error Correction
- Built-in ECC
Endurance
- 450TB total bytes written (TBW), equal to 177 GB per day for 7 years
Mac OS Compatibility
- 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
- macOS 14.x Sonoma
- macOS 15.x Sequoia
Other Requirements
- The host computer must be updated to macOS 10.13 or later before installing this drive.
Read Mode (Max)
- Up to 5.7 Watts
Write Mode (Max)
- Up to 5.7 Watts
Seek Mode (Max)
- Up to 5.7 Watts
Idle Mode (Max)
- Up to 0.3 Watts
Dimensions
- Height: 0.3 cm (0.1 in)
- Length: 8.9 cm (3.5 in)
- Width: 2.2 cm (0.9 in)
Weight
- 9.0 g (0.02 lbs)
RoHS Compliant
- 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
- Non-Operating: 1500 G max at 0.5 ms
Idle (Typical)
- 0.0 bels
Seek (Typical)
- 0.0 bels
- The Aura Pro X2 is a high performance PCIe 3.1 x4 NVMe SSD capable of performing in excess of 3000MB/s in Macs with PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD slot. Performance can vary depending on many factors, including the Mac model and its drive bus specifications. Please check the compatibility section and the detailed specs for your Mac model’s drive bus specifications.
- Sequential read (max) performance numbers are based on testing with AJA System Test (4K-Full resolution, 64GB file size, 16bit RGBA codec, single file test) on a 2019 iMac 27" Retina 5K (iMac19,1).
- Sequential write (max) performance numbers are based on testing with AJA System Test (4K-Full resolution, 64GB file size, 16bit RGBA codec, single file test) on a 2017 iMac 21.5" Retina 4K (iMac18,2).
- Not compatible with Apple Boot Camp on late 2014 and later iMac models (15,1; 16,1; 16,2; 17,1; 18,1; 18,2; 18,3; 19,1; 19,2 model IDs)
- When upgrading from an AHCI SSD used in some older Mac models (2013-2014), you may observe a slight increase in boot times. Read the Knowledge Base article to learn more.
Compatibility & Installation Videos
- Not compatible with Apple Boot Camp when installed in the following hosts: iMac15,1 (Late 2014); iMac18,2; iMac18,3; iMac19,1; iMac19,2
- Some customers have reported an issue related to Apple NVMe resources that occurs when attempting to wake some Mac models from "Standby Mode" (a lesser known macOS "Sleep" behavior). If you experience this issue, please see this article for more details.
- Aura Pro X2 SSDs can only be installed in 21.5-inch iMac models that came with a factory-installed SSD or Fusion drive. Hard Drive (HDD) only machines can be upgraded with an OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD or OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD.
![iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Early 2019)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_21_4K.jpg)
![iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Early 2019)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_27_5k.jpg)
![iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Mid 2017)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_27_5k.jpg)
![iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Mid 2017)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_21_4K.jpg)
![iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_27_5k_red.jpg)
Not Compatible
![iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_21_red.jpg)
Not Compatible
![iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Late 2015)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_21_4K_red.jpg)
Not Compatible
![iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_21_red.jpg)
Not Compatible
![iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Mid 2015)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_27_5k.jpg)
![iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_27_5k.jpg)
![iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_21.jpg)
![iMac (27-inch, Late 2013)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_27.jpg)
![iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_21.jpg)
Customer Reviews
This was for my 2017 21.5" iMac retiina 4k. All the internals were not exactly how the video showed, and my cable connections were stubborn for my large inexperienced fingers. I had trouble with reliability after my first attempt, and tech support really hung with me to trouble shoot. I was sure I must have messed up with a cable connection. So going back in, sure enough, my main power connector socket was starting to to pull away from the board. Pressing it back into place and reassembling did the trick! Super fast and reliable now. Like a new machine! Thank you OWC for another successful upgrade!
I would recommend this product to a friend!
- Reviewer:FantasticBee-9517
Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you were able to successfully upgrade your 2017 iMac despite the challenges. It’s great to know that our tech support team was there for you every step of the way. Your determination and persistence really paid off, and we're so glad you got everything working perfectly. Enjoy the amazing performance from your upgraded machine! Your journey is truly inspiring!
Everything worked out wonderfully.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
- Reviewer:Reviewer429878301
Wow, thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience and that everything worked out wonderfully for you. Your satisfaction means the world to us, and we can't wait to serve you again in the future!
Worked like a charm, just need to watch the video with the instructions. The screwdrivers included with the kit are small, and some of the screws were tight so with these I didn't have enough leverage to get them moving, but I have my own Torx so it wasn't a problem.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
- Reviewer:Reviewer1350399562
Wow, thank you so much for your awesome 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that the SSD upgrade for your 27" iMac worked like a charm! It's great that you found our instructional video helpful, and we appreciate your feedback about the screwdrivers. We always strive to improve, and your insights help us do that! Don't hesitate to contact us with further questions, comments, or concerns. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/