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4.0TB OWC Envoy Ultra
Thunderbolt 5 Bus-Powered Portable NVMe SSD External Storage Solution
Used | OWC Tested
Mfr P/N: TB5ENVU04 OWC SKU: OWCTB5ENVU04U
The First and Fastest Thunderbolt 5 Portable SSD
- Ultra-Fast: Over 6000MB/s1,2...up to 2x faster than Thunderbolt 4 and USB4
- Ultra Maximizer: Gets the most speed possible from Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and USB4 machines
- Ultra Ready: Easily handle daily data needs to pro level creative projects while matching internal storage performance
- Ultra Compatible: Works with Macs, PCs, iPad Pros, Chromebooks, and Surface devices3
- Weatherproof: Protects data from dust, drops, and downpours4
- Ultra Convenient: Bus-powered with built-in Thunderbolt cable5
- Ultra Silent: Fanless, heat dissipating aluminum design
- 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Overview
Rugged. Reliable. Revolutionary.
Built like a tank for go anywhere ruggedness. Bus-powered with a built-in cable for ultra convenience. Jaw-dropping mind-blowing revolutionary real-world speed over 6000MB/s1,2. Envoy Ultra gives you the best of everything in the palm of your hand with reliability you can count on from the proven global leader of Thunderbolt innovations.
Ultra Fast
Over 6000MB/s1,2…up to 2x faster than Thunderbolt 4 and USB4
Weatherproof
Protects data from dust, drops, and downpours4
Ultra Maximizer
Gets the most speed possible from Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and USB4 machines
Ultra Convenient
Bus-powered with built-in Thunderbolt cable5
Ultra Ready
Easily handle daily data needs to pro level creative projects while matching internal storage performance
Ultra Silent
Fanless, heat dissipating aluminum design
Ultra Compatible
Works with Macs, PCs, iPad Pros, Chromebooks, and Surface devices3
Be Your Best with the Best
With the best data transfer rates available in an external drive, Envoy Ultra is the ultimate solution when you need to be your best:
- DITs needing a high-performance shuttle drive for backups.
- Professional video editors working with high bitrate codecs at high resolutions from cinema cameras.
- VFX artist and colorists handling DPX/EXR sequences.
- Sports, wedding, and high-volume photographers seeking the highest workflow efficiency.
- Performance enthusiasts seeking an external SSD with performance that matches internal storage.
- Gamers wanting fastest load times, lag-free performance, and quick social shares of their gameplay.
Maximum Performance and Compatibility
Envoy Ultra utilizes advanced Thunderbolt 5 technology for a one-two performance punch that lets you match your machine’s internal storage speed. You’ll also blow away bottleneck barriers when you connect Envoy Ultra to Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 machine. Simply connect Envoy Ultra’s built-in cable to start enjoying maximum performance with maximum compatibility.
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Envoy Ultra Connected to |
Real World Speeds |
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Thunderbolt 5 |
Over 6000MB/s1,2 |
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Thunderbolt 4 |
Over 2800MB/s up to 3800MB/s |
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Thunderbolt 3 |
Up to 2800MB/s (Mac only) |
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USB4 |
Over 3800MB/s |
Imagine the Possibilities When You Can Work 2x Faster vs Thunderbolt 4 and USB4…
All The World is Your Stage
Produce your next masterpiece anywhere you want with Envoy Ultra. With the best of all worlds in portable storage – rugged reliability, revolutionary speed, and massive capacity – Envoy Ultra is your co-star on the creative stage where your performance must be memorable.
Place a massive asset library on this portable powerhouse for unlimited creativity at your fingertips. Edit and render super high res images and video footage then transfer them at ridiculously fast speeds. Expand your notebook’s storage while matching its internal SSD’s performance. And when you need to share the Envoy Ultra, you can use it interchangeably with Macs and PCs hassle-free using OWC MacDrive software (available separately).
Level Up Your Gaming
Your gaming will be oh so much more enjoyable when you take your capabilities to the next level with Envoy Ultra. Carry your favorite titles with you and load them in a blink. Leave lag behind forever. Record, edit, and share gameplay videos, screenshots, and livestreams on YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook near instantly.
Thunderbolt 5 is REAL
Intel’s Next-Gen Thunderbolt Technology
With 2x the total bandwidth of previous generations, Thunderbolt 5 unlocks the full potential of Apple’s latest M4 Pro and M4 Max chips. Thunderbolt 5 enables drives and hubs that don’t just move data faster, they move more data faster, sending your workflow into a bottleneck-free bliss.
A Captivating Performance Advantage
There’s more to Envoy Ultra’s captive cable than it always being ready to use and never having to hunt around for a connection cable. The encapsulated cable enables Envoy Ultra to be waterproof4 and allows for specific tuning of the flash storage. The result is a rugged, palm-sized SSD that lets you enjoy the advantage of the highest real-world performance and reliability obtainable from a Thunderbolt Certified drive.
Works for Everybody
OWC products are loved around the world over for their It Just Works™ ease-of-use and reliability. Envoy Ultra comes Apple File System (APFS) formatted so you just plug it into your Mac or iPad Pro and you’re ready to go. Don’t fret if you’re a PC user, OWC’s free Drive Guide helps you easily reformat for Windows in seconds.
Certified Confidence
Like all OWC storage products, Envoy Ultra underwent rigorous development testing processes, including intensive mandatory Thunderbolt certification. This hyper-focused attention to detail helps ensure you’ll enjoy a guaranteed consistent experience using Envoy Ultra with a wide range of products and brands.
Then it was subjected to near sadistic environmental abuses to give it our legendary tank-like toughness that pros working in the field stake their reputation on. As a final reliability assurance, each Envoy Ultra goes through a multi-step performance verification prior to shipping.
- Up to 6000MB/s sequential read/write (max) performance based on testing a 2.0TB OWC Aura Pro IV equipped Envoy Ultra connected to a Windows 11 PC equipped with an Intel Core i9-14900HX 2200 MHz 24 Core processor and 32GB 5600MHz RAM running AJA System Test (4K-Full resolution, 64GB file size, 16bit RGB codec, single file test). Performance will vary depending on drive and application used.
- Initial data rates of over 6000MB/s for continuous data write. Longer data write sessions will have sustained write speeds of 1350MB/s (2TB) and 1700MB/s (4TB). Read speeds consistently over 6000MB/s end to end.
- PCs, Chromebooks, and Surface devices require a Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 5, or USB4 port to use Envoy Ultra.
- Envoy Ultra enclosure is IP66 rated. Connector/plug end of the built-in Thunderbolt cable is not waterproof and must be dry/clean before connecting Envoy Ultra to a machine or device.
- In the unlikely event the integrated cable must be replaced, it is a user serviceable item and will be available beginning 2025.
Includes
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- (1) 4.0TB OWC Envoy Ultra SSD
- (1) OWC Envoy Ultra Getting Started QR Insert Card
- (1) Support Manual for OWC Envoy Ultra (digital)
- 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Specs
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Drive Bays
- 1 bay
Total Capacity
- 3840GB Useable Capacity
- Total Capacity: 4096GB
- 256GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction
Drive Mechanism
- (1) 4.0TB OWC Aura Pro IV PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive
- *OWC reserves the right to replace or upgrade to equivalent or better components.
Plug and Play
- Yes
Boot Support
- Mac only. Boot Camp is not supported.
Drive Format
- APFS for Mac and iPad systems
- Windows, Chrome, and Android users please consult OWC Drive Setup for Windows, Chrome, and Android Platforms for formatting instructions
Captive Cable
- (1) Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C)
Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)
- Thunderbolt 5 : Up to 80Gb/s
- USB4 : Up to 40Gb/s (or 5000MB/s)
Chipset / Controller
- Thunderbolt: JHL9480
Host Interface Requirements
- Thunderbolt 5 port
- Thunderbolt 4 port
- Thunderbolt 3 port (Mac Only)
- USB4 port
Mac OS Compatibility
- macOS 14.x Sonoma
- macOS 15.x Sequoia
PC OS Compatibility
- Windows 10 32-bit Edition
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows 11
Linux OS Compatibility
- Yes
Mobile OS Compatibility
- iPadOS 17
- iPadOS 18
Other OS Compatibility
- Chrome OS
Driver Required
- No
Other Requirements
- Thunderbolt 5 for Mac requires macOS 15.x or later.
- Thunderbolt 5 for PC requires Windows 11.
- Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 connections on an Apple silicon Mac require macOS version 14.x or later.
- Thunderbolt 3 support is Mac only and requires macOS version 15.x or later.
- USB4 connections for a Chromebook or Surface require the latest version of Chrome OS.
- Linux users should use the latest version of Ubuntu.
External Power Adapter
- No
Power Supply
- Bus-powered
Captive Cable
- (1) Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C)
Security Slot
- No
Housing Color
- Black
Housing Material
- Aluminum
Dimensions
- Height: 2.0 cm (0.8 in)
- Length: 13.0 cm (5.1 in)
- Width: 7.5 cm (3.0 in)
- Captive Cable Length: 23.3 cm (9.2 in)
Weight
- 341.0 g (0.75 lbs)
IP Rating
- IP67 (Dust-tight, protected against the effects of temporary immersion in water)
Certifications
- CE
- FCC
- RCM
- VCCI
- UKCA
- IC
Ambient Temperature
- Operating: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
- Non-Operating: 68°F to 140°F (20°C to 60°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: 8% to 90% non-condensing
- Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Noise
- 0.0dB
- Thunderbolt 3 support is Mac only.
- Thunderbolt 3 or later and USB4 connections on a Mac require macOS version 14.x or later.
- Intel based Mac systems require macOS 15 or later
- USB4 connections for a ChromeBook or Surface require the latest version of Chrome OS.
- Linux users should use the latest version of Ubuntu.
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Customer Reviews
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Bought this to go with my new Mac mini with M4 Pro, and what a great match. This is the fastest external drive I’ve ever seen. And it feels like a solid piece of equipment. Definitely thrilled with this purchase.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.- Reviewer:Photoboy-TD
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing experience! We're thrilled to hear that our external drive is making such a fantastic match with your new Mac mini M4 Pro. It's awesome to know you're enjoying the blazing fast speeds and solid quality! Your enthusiasm means the world to us, and we appreciate your support. Happy computing!
This SSD is extremely fast and a high quality device.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.- Reviewer:Reviewer1164206600
Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the speed and quality of our external SSD. Your satisfaction means the world to us, and we can’t wait for you to experience even more of what we have to offer! Keep enjoying your fast and reliable storage! Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/
It is a well-constructed drive; aluminum, dense, good heat transfer, tough. For most uses, this drive is exactly what OWC says it is. It does peak at over 6000MB/sec when connected to a Thunderbolt 5 computer. Unfortunately if you are thinking Thunderbolt 5 and this drive would be ideal for moving very large files (100GB+) you may need to re-evaluate. Some NVME drives in some enclosures are able to transfer a large file at maximum rate without slowing down. Largely it's the NVME drive itself that determines this via the NVME controller chip and the quality of the electronics, with the enclosure's heat dissipation characteristics being a major factor. Unfortunately, it seems OWC used a lesser NVME drive, because as soon as the cache runs out, which happens pretty quickly, writes and reads both will drop off to lower than Thunderbolt 3 speeds. I wish this had been just the enclosure so I could have tried a good high-end NVME drive with sustained performance. A caveat here is that I only tested on Macs with Thunderbolt 5. I cannot personally verify that this issue exists on PCs, but it seems likely to be the drive and not the thunderbolt chips on the Mac.
Verified Purchase.- Reviewer:Reviewer682227164
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback on the Envoy Ultra. We appreciate your recognition of its sturdy construction and the impressive speeds it can achieve with Thunderbolt 5. Your point about the performance with large file transfers is valuable, as it highlights an important consideration for potential users. It's true that performance can vary based on the specific NVME drive used, and we understand how that could impact your experience. If you have any further questions or need assistance with optimizing your setup, we're here to help!
