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1.0TB OWC Aura
Solid-State Drive Upgrade Solution For MacBook Pro with Retina Display (Late 2013 - Mid 2015) and MacBook Air (Mid 2013 - Mid 2017)
Mfr P/N: SSDAB2MB10K OWC SKU: OWCSSDAB2MB10K
Upgrade Kit with Drive, Install Tools, + Envoy Pro for Easy Data Transfer/Original Drive Reuse
- The first and only SSD upgrade for mid-2013 and later MacBook Pro with Retina display and MacBook Air laptops
- Up to 8x the capacity of your Apple factory SSD
- Install kit includes all tools for an easy DIY upgrade
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
New Possibilities
For the first time, upgrade the PCIe-based flash SSD in your mid-2013 or later MacBook Pro with Retina display or MacBook Air with up to eight times the original capacity. The new Aura SSD continues OWC's dedication to giving you more from your Mac.
The Ultimate Storage Upgrade
Replacing the PCIe-based flash drive in your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro with Retina display is as simple as removing a few screws with the compact Torx T5 and Pentalobe P5 drivers included with your upgrade kit. Our free comprehensive video installation guides mean an OWC expert is with you every step of the way.
Your Mac's Flash Drive, Reimagined
Your upgrade should be a seamless experience. That's why Aura SSD upgrade kits come with Envoy Pro, the beautifully designed, high-performance SSD enclosure to reimagine your Mac's factory PCIe-based flash drive. When you remove your original flash SSD, it fits perfectly into Envoy Pro so you can transfer all of your data to the new Aura inside your laptop. Once the file transfer is complete, enjoy using your Mac's factory-installed flash SSD as a fast USB external drive with transfer speeds up to 355MB/s.
No Hassles or Hacks
Aura PCIe-based flash storage upgrades are precisely engineered for your Mac, so you'll never need to compromise your data by relying on complicated software hacks or TRIM-enablers to get the most from your upgrade. Just install, migrate your data, and enjoy the great performance of flash storage with up to eight times the capacity of the factory-installed drive.
Quality in Every Bit
Aura SSDs are designed from the ground up for reliable performance and complete compatibility with your Mac. It begins with choosing the highest-quality components, and then engineering a perfect-fit solution that simply works with your computer.
Tier-1 Flash Aura SSDs use only top-rated flash for superior performance and dependability.
Superior Error Correction Aura SSDs provide three levels of error correction for improved reliability and RAID-like protection for your data.
Cell-Level Data Refresh Aura's SSD controller monitors data blocks and maintains correct charge at the cell level, improving the integrity of your data, and extending the life of your drive.
7% Over Provisioning
OWC SSDs perform maintenance tasks in the background that optimize the health, performance, and endurance of your flash drive. These jobs take advantage of available, unwritten areas on the SSD. Aura PCIe-based flash storage reserves 7% of the overall capacity as free space. Always. With this allocated free space, Aura SSDs can perform these normal maintenance tasks making your drive more stable, dependable, and ultimately a safer place to store your data.
Experience the OWC Difference
Aura SSDs for Mid-2013 and Later Macs are proudly designed in Austin, TX, and are backed by a 3-year limited warranty as well as a lifetime of free, award-winning customer support.
Includes
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- (1) OWC Aura Solid-State Drive
- (1) Torx T5 Driver
- (1) Pentalobe P5 Driver
- (1) OWC Envoy Pro Enclosure for Apple Original SSD
- (1) OWC Envoy Pro Assembly Manual & User Guide
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Specs
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Capacity
- 1000GB Useable Capacity
- Total Flash Memory Components: 1064GB
- 64GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction
Formatted Capacity
- 931GiB
Drive Mechanism
- (1) 1.0TB OWC Aura Solid-State Drive
- *OWC reserves the right to replace or upgrade to equivalent or better components.
Drive Format
- Mac OS Extended (Journaled)
Controller
- Silicon Motion 2246XT Series Processor with 7% over-provisioning
Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
- Up to 32 simultaneous commands
Form Factor
- Custom Blade
Drive Interface
- PCIe 2.0 x4, AHCI
RAID Controller
- Marvell 9230 Series Processor
Sustained Read (6Gb/s)
- Up to 763 MB/s
Read Latency (Max)
- 100 µs
Read Incompressible Data Rate (up to)
- 754 MB/s
Write Incompressible Data Rate (up to)
- 425 MB/s
TRIM Support
- Not Supported
Security
- Chip Based Data Encryption: 128-bit AES-compliant
Dimensions
- Height: 0.4 cm (0.1 in)
- Length: 8.9 cm (3.5 in)
- Width: 2.4 cm (0.9 in)
Weight
- 21.0 g (0.05 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)
Idle (Typical)
- 0.0 bels
Seek (Typical)
- 0.0 bels
Compatibility & Installation Videos
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MacBook Pro
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)
Mid 2015
Model ID: MacBookPro11,5 & MacBookPro11,4
2.5GHz & 2.8GHz & 2.2GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
Early 2015
Model ID: MacBookPro12,1
2.7GHz & 2.9GHz Core i5 & 3.1GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)
Mid 2014
Model ID: MacBookPro11,3 & MacBookPro11,2
2.5GHz & 2.8GHz & 2.2GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)
Mid 2014
Model ID: MacBookPro11,1
2.6GHz & 2.8GHz Core i5 & 3.0GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013)
Late 2013
Model ID: MacBookPro11,3 & MacBookPro11,2
2.3GHz & 2.6GHz & 2.0GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)
Late 2013
Model ID: MacBookPro11,1
2.4GHz & 2.6GHz Core i5 & 2.8GHz Core i7
MacBook Air
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2017)
Mid 2017
Model ID: MacBookAir7,2
1.8GHz Core i5 & 2.2GHz Core i7
MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015)
Early 2015
Model ID: MacBookAir7,2
1.6GHz Core i5 & 2.2GHz Core i7
MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015)
Early 2015
Model ID: MacBookAir7,1
1.6GHz Core i5 & 2.2GHz Core i7
MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014)
Early 2014
Model ID: MacBookAir6,2
1.4GHz Core i5 & 1.7GHz Core i7
MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014)
Early 2014
Model ID: MacBookAir6,1
1.4GHz Core i5 & 1.7GHz Core i7
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2013)
Mid 2013
Model ID: MacBookAir6,2
1.3GHz Core i5 & 1.7GHz Core i7
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2013)
Mid 2013
Model ID: MacBookAir6,1
1.3GHz Core i5 & 1.7GHz Core i7
Customer Reviews
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1TB working good for 3 months now
OWC sent an email asking for a review. Yeah, still works. 1TB for my MacAir 2017. Nice. Apple - MacBook Air® - 13.3" Display - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 128GB Flash Storage - Silver Model:MQD32LL/A
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.BobR707,
Nov, 18 2018
- Reviewer:BobR707
- From:Santa Rosa, CA
- Age:55-65
- Experience:IT Professional
- Owned Product:1-3 months
Perfect replacement
This is a perfect replacement of my bricked original ssd. Unfortunately recovery failed due to the faulty ssd.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.Gida,
Jul, 29 2018
- Reviewer:Gida
- From:Kuwait
- Age:35-44
- Experience:IT Professional
- Owned Product:over 6 months
Everything OK
All the product OK, easy to install. As some said, it's needed a small manual, as for example to take care with the thermal pad. Best.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.Pitax,
Apr, 16 2018
- Reviewer:Pitax
- From:Santiago, Chile
- Age:35-44
- Experience:IT Professional
- Owned Product:1-3 months
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