1.0TB OWC Aura Pro IV
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2242 Solid-State Drive
Mfr P/N: SP4P4T2PT01 OWC SKU: OWCSP4P4T2PT01
For Ultrabooks, Notebooks, AIO Computers, Chromebooks, Mini PCs, and External Drives
- Extremely fast: up to 5209MB/s max sequential read and 1200MB/s max sustained performance for incredible operating system responsiveness, pro A/V workflows, file and project back-ups, app/gaming load times, and more1
- Compact design: the best choice for computers and devices that utilize a 2242-sized NVMe M.2 SSD
- Advanced technology: the latest flash management design for the highest reliability, performance, and endurance
- 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Supercharge Your Storage Performance
Supercharge your computer or device that use a 2242-sized NVMe M.2 SSD with the Aura Pro IV. This tiny but mighty wonder offers extremely fast performance so you can blaze through any kind of video and photo editing at ultra-high resolution . Significantly reduce the time it takes you to perform everyday file transfer or project backup tasks. Nearly as quick as you can blink, your apps and games are ready to go. Whatever your storage needs, the Aura Pro IV gives you the horsepower to get it done quicker.
Built For Reliable Speed
Whether you’re editing large format video in the field on an ultra-thin notebook or batch editing images on an all-in-one machine, the Aura Pro IV is built to ensure your confidence. Advanced flash management technology along with synchronous caching enable you to enjoy super-fast transfer speeds with the highest attainable reliability of the drive and your data.
Starts Fast. Stays Fast.
Fast speed out of the box is a given with SSDs. What matters though is when you are doing a high volume of data work over the long haul, you need your SSD to keep up with you. The Aura Pro IV utilizes 7% of its capacity for over-provisioning to ensure consistently high sustained write speeds over the drive’s entire capacity. While other drives will slow you down to a crawl, you’ll start fast and stay fast over the long haul with Aura Pro IV.
DIY Perfection
The Aura Pro IV is the perfect way to give yourself a reliable high-performance boost that will completely transform your existing machine or enclosure. You can also DIY build from new and handle demanding needs on the road with an OWC Express 1M2.
- Up to 5209MB/s max sequential read and 1200MB/s max sustained performance based on testing a 1TB OWC Aura Pro IV 2242 SSD in an Accelsior 1M2 with a Gigabyte X570 AORUS MASTER with AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 32GB memory and Windows 11 Pro running CrystalDiskMark (1GB, default settings).
Includes
- (1) OWC Aura Pro IV PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2242 Solid-State Drive
- 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Specs
Total Capacity
- 960GB Useable Capacity
- Total Capacity: 1024GB
- 64GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction
Formatted Capacity
- 894GiB
Controller
- Phison PS5021-E21 (BiCS5) with 7% over-provisioning
NAND Flash Components
- Hynix Synchronous 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
Form Factor
- M.2 - 2242 "M Key" Single-sided
Drive Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
Sequential Read (Max)
- Up to 5209 MB/s
Sequential Write (Max)
- Up to 4858 MB/s
Sustained Write
- 1200 MB/s
Nonrecoverable Read Errors
- 1 per 1016 bits read
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
- 1,500,000 hours
TRIM Support
- OS Dependent
Security
- TCG Pyrite
- TCG Opal
Mac OS Compatibility
- Requires additional hardware, please see the 'Other Requirements' section for more details.
PC OS Compatibility
- Windows Server 2008 R2
- Windows 7 32-bit Edition
- Windows 7 64-bit Edition
- Windows Home Server 2011
- Windows 8 32-bit Edition
- Windows 8 64-bit Edition
- Windows 8.1 32-bit Edition
- Windows 8.1 64-bit Edition
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows 10 32-bit Edition
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows 11
Other Requirements
- Use with macOS requires a compatible external enclosure and/or PCIe card. Not a compatible replacement for the internal drive in any Mac computer.
- Use as internal drive in a PC requires a compatible M.2 slot. See Compatibility section for details.
Dimensions
- Height: 0.3 cm (0.1 in)
- Length: 4.2 cm (1.7 in)
- Width: 2.2 cm (0.9 in)
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)
Humidity
- Operating: 0% to 90% non-condensing
- Non-Operating: 0% to 93% non-condensing
Shock
- Non-Operating: 1500 G max
Idle (Typical)
- 0.0 bels
Seek (Typical)
- 0.0 bels
Applications
- PCs (Internal Storage)
- External Enclosures
- PCIe Host Cards
- Gaming
Compatibility & Installation Videos
Notes:
- Installation in a PC requires an available NVMe M.2 slot that supports the 2242 form factor and M-key connector type. This product is not designed for use inside Mac computers.
- Installation in an OWC miniStack STX requires a 2242 to 2280 adapter (sold separately)
PC Compatible

PC Compatible