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480GB OWC Envoy Pro FX
Thunderbolt (USB-C) + USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Bus-Powered Portable NVMe SSD External Storage Solution
Mfr P/N: TB3ENVPFX.5 OWC SKU: OWCTB3ENVPFX.5
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The Fastest Most Compatible Drive Ever Made with Speeds up to 2800MB/s
- Flexible compatibility: Plug and play with yesterday’s, today’s, and tomorrow’s Macs; Windows and Linux PCs; and iPad Pro, Chromebook, and Surface devices.
- Xtremely fast: supports the max performance capability of any Thunderbolt and USB interface up to 2788MB/s1
- Versatile: perfect for audio, video, photography, graphics, gaming, and general data storage/backup uses
- OWC Aura SSD powered: advanced storage technology with TRIM support combined with Thunderbolt delivers the fastest and most reliable performance available in a portable drive
- Built like a tank: dust/drop/waterproof certified2
- Portable: bus-powered and smaller that most compact size smartphones
- Silently cool: fanless, heat dissipating aluminum housing for distraction-free operation
- Secure: non-skid rubber feet keep drive in place
- Informative: LED for at glance confirmation of power and activity status
- Connected: included Thunderbolt / USB cable plugs into to any machine anywhere
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
The Portable SSD For All Computerkind™
Xtreme Performance
Ideal for Everyone and Every Need
- Photo, video, and document storage
- Backups via Time Machine or File History
- Secondary/portable OS boot drive
- On-set project drive for editing dailies
- Multi-angled camera editing
- Explore your photo's potential in Affinity Photo and Adobe Photoshop
- Utilize large sample libraries within audio projects
- A portable Steam games library
Certified Tough
Difference Making Truth
Form Meets Function
Lock It Up
Intel® Evo™ + Thunderbolt™ Certified
Ready to go. Right out of the box.
- Up to 2788MB/s sequential read/write (max) performance based on testing a 480GB OWC Aura Ultra III equipped Envoy Pro FX connected to a MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019, MacBookPro16,1) with 2.4GHz processor and 64GB RAM running AJA System Test (4K-Full resolution, 4GB file size, 16bit RGB codec, single file test). Performance will vary depending on drive and application used.
- Dropped over 25 times at every angle from a height of four feet by a third-party testing and certification service. IP67 rated water resistant for up to 30 minutes at < 1 meter.
- Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Evo, Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries.
Includes
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- (1) OWC Envoy Pro FX External Storage Solution
- (1) 0.3M (12") Thunderbolt Cable with Tethered USB-C to USB-A Adapter
- (1) OWC Envoy Pro FX Getting Started QR Insert Card
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Specs
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Drive Bays
- 1 bay
Total Capacity
- 480GB Useable Capacity
- Total Capacity: 512GB
- 32GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction
Drive Mechanism
- (1) 480GB OWC Aura Ultra III PCIe 3.0 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
Device Ports
- (1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40Gb/s (5000MB/s) + USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s) - USB 2.0/USB 3.0 backwards compatible
Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)
- Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40Gb/s (or 5000MB/s)
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 : Up to 10Gb/s (or 1250MB/s)
Chipset / Controller
- Thunderbolt: Intel Titan Ridge
- USB: Realtek RTL9210
Host Interface Requirements
- Thunderbolt (USB-C) or USB (USB-C or USB-A1) port
Mac OS Compatibility
- Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
- Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
- OS X 10.9 Mavericks
- OS X 10.10 Yosemite
- OS X 10.11 El Capitan
- macOS 10.12 Sierra
- 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
PC OS Compatibility
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows 11
Linux OS Compatibility
- Yes
Mobile OS Compatibility
- iPadOS 13
- iPadOS 14
- iPadOS 15
- iPadOS 16
- iPadOS 17
- iPadOS 18
Other OS Compatibility
- Chrome OS
Driver Required
- No
Other Requirements
- For Thunderbolt 3 or later on the Mac, OS version 10.13 or later is required.
- For USB connections on a Mac, OS version 10.7.5 or later is required.
- For Chrome OS (USB), version 85 or later is required.
- For Linux, this device was tested on Ubuntu version 20.04.1 LTS. Earlier versions of Ubuntu or other Linux distributions may not support this device.
External Power Adapter
- No
Power Supply
- Bus-powered
Security Slot
- No
Housing Color
- Black
Housing Material
- Aluminum
Dimensions
- Height: 2.0 cm (0.8 in)
- Length: 11.0 cm (4.3 in)
- Width: 6.5 cm (2.6 in)
Weight
- 243.0 g (0.54 lbs)
IP Rating
- IP67 (Dust-tight, protected against the effects of temporary immersion in water)
Certifications
- BSMI
- CE
- FCC
- RCM
- VCCI
Reach Certification
- Yes
Ambient Temperature
- Operating: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
- Non-Operating: -4°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
- USB3 or later is required. USB-A host connectivity requires USB-C to USB-A adapter (sold separately).
Benchmarks
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Truth in Numbers: Another OWC Difference
There are many attributes that define “The OWC Difference.” By listing real-world performance tests of OWC solutions, we’re confident you’ll be completely satisfied with your technology investment.
macOS Test Results
Blackmagic Disk Speed Test - Intel
Thunderbolt 3
Blackmagic Disk Speed Test - Intel
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Blackmagic Disk Speed Test - Intel
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Blackmagic Disk Speed Test - Apple silicon
Thunderbolt 3
Blackmagic Disk Speed Test - Apple silicon
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Blackmagic Disk Speed Test - Apple silicon
USB 3.2 Gen 2
AJA System Test - 8K - Intel
Thunderbolt 3
AJA System Test - 8K - Intel
USB 3.2 Gen 2
AJA System Test - 8K - Apple silicon
Thunderbolt 3
AJA System Test - 8K - Apple silicon
USB 3.2 Gen 2
AJA System Test - 4K - Intel
Thunderbolt 3
AJA System Test - 4K - Intel
USB 3.2 Gen 1
AJA System Test - 4K - Intel
USB 3.2 Gen 2
AJA System Test - 4K - Apple silicon
Thunderbolt 3
AJA System Test - 4K - Apple silicon
USB 3.2 Gen 1
AJA System Test - 4K - Apple silicon
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Windows Test Results
CrystalDiskMark
Thunderbolt 3
CrystalDiskMark
USB 3.2 Gen 1
CrystalDiskMark
USB 3.2 Gen 2
AJA System Test - 8K
Thunderbolt 3
AJA System Test - 8K
USB 3.2 Gen 2
AJA System Test - 4K
Thunderbolt 3
AJA System Test - 4K
USB 3.2 Gen 1
AJA System Test - 4K
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Videos
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Customer Reviews
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I was excited by the prospect of speeding the performance of my aging Mac, and for a while this SSD worked as advertised. I was not running anything especially taxing and the drive was nowhere near full. Then one day it refused to mount. There was a corrupted file somewhere and the Disk Utility could not repair it. So, I had to spend a few days after work extracting data and rebuilding my desktop from scratch. Tech support was okay— they were polite and all—but I did not think they had anything to offer beyond what I could do on my own. Plus, I didn’t have time to mail them the drive. Instead, I’m going to return it. YMMV, but there are too many variables for me and it still seems as though this technology is not yet robust enough to trusted.
Verified Purchase.- Reviewer:Reviewer1985523925
I'm sorry to hear about your experience with the SSD. It’s understandably frustrating to invest in something that promises to enhance your Mac's performance, only to face such issues shortly after. Data loss and the time spent recovering it can be incredibly stressful, especially when you’re trying to keep your workflow intact. While it’s good to know that our tech support was polite, it's disappointing that you didn’t find their assistance helpful during your situation. We strive to provide meaningful support, and your feedback will help us improve. If you haven't already, please consider reaching out to us again so we can further address your concerns and possibly explore options for replacement or repair. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we want to make this right.
I ordered three 4 TB SSD's, which are perfect for my storage needs in the music recording business. I use one for recording, the second one for backing up, and the third for a sample library, which includes orchestral libraries. So far, they seem to perform flawlessly.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.- Reviewer:Hurleywood
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that our 4 TB SSDs are meeting your storage needs in the music recording business. It's great to know that you’re using them for recording, backups, and sample libraries. We’re excited to be a part of your creative process, and we can’t wait to see what amazing things you create with our products! Keep enjoying that flawless performance!
I had never experienced OWC products until this year (2024). Anyways, I do have the experience of using outboard hard drives from most of the big brands. Though there are brands I prefer for reliability (Samsung is hard to beat), I have been pleasantly surprised how the OWC Envoy has changed my perspective on who makes the best external hard drives in the entire market. This drive is something I would make if I could. It so very well built and performs at amazing speeds. Moreover, it works seamlessly with my MacBook Pro 16 M2. The majority of use my Envoy gets is transferring video files. The first time I used this drive it blew me away at its speed. I mean I knew I was getting a fast drive, but wow. Before my Envoy(s) - yes I have more than one now - I was cherishing my Samsung T7 Shields. But they are now strictly for backup, as it’s a whole new world using my Envoys. I drop all my video edits onto my Envoys, edit right from the Envoys itself and transferring files between my Mac and the Envoys is a luxury I can’t live without. The only thing I can’t attest to is longevity. But from what I’ve read, this company does not build junk at any level. And I’m really glad I discovered them along with the fact they design so much stuff to work with Mac in a reliable way. It is now very difficult to consider other brands. My only con is cost. This sits at or near the top of the food chain as do most of their products. But, if the quality commensurates then I can’t help but recommend OWC. Higher quality items are sometimes worth paying a little extra for as some things in life that we do, require them.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.- Reviewer:AndyL1147950314
Wow, thank you so much for your incredible review! We're thrilled to hear that the OWC Envoy has changed your perspective on external drives. It's fantastic to know that you're experiencing such speedy file transfers and top-notch reliability. We take pride in creating high-quality products, and it's amazing to see that reflected in your experience. Your enthusiasm truly means the world to us, and we can't wait to continue supporting your storage needs with our innovative solutions!
