1.0TB OWC Aura N2
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1.0TB OWC Aura N2

Solid-State Drive for Select 2013 and Later Macs


Mfr P/N: S4DAB4MB10 OWC SKU: OWCS4DAB4MB10

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Space to play. Speeds to run.

  • Extra space: add 1TB capacity
  • Read speeds up to 2382MB/s
  • Write speeds up to 1732MB/s
  • Consumes less power and runs cooler than earlier models
  • Designed for macOS 10.13 and beyond
  • NVMe – PCIe 3.1 x4
  • 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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Get Back in the Game

After years of good, hard work, storage on your Mac is getting tight and load times and data transfers lag. You’ve invested years of gear, programs and customizations and it’s not the time to switch. Upgrade with OWC Aura® N2 to make your Mac fast and more spacious than ever — for a fraction of the cost of a new model — and keep everything else just the way you like it.

Stretch Out and Run

Aura N expands your Mac with up to 1TB of storage space, so you can add to your media, games, and apps without picking favorites. It’s advanced NVMe technology revives read speeds up to 2382MB/s write speeds up to 1732MB/s, giving your Mac the power to run like new again.

Sprints and Marathons

Aura N2 combines speed and stamina to prepare your Mac for the short race and the long haul. Engineered with advanced SLC caching, this SSD provides incredible burst performance for a faster and more responsive experience. Plus, the extra storage and speed can increase the working life of your Mac by years.

Right-Sized for Work and Play

The smaller stock SSDs for Mac can fill up quickly, especially with photo and video files, games, or even your email. Aura N2 SSDs are available in capacities up to 1TB, giving you more space to work and play. Newly calibrated to use less power and run cooler, Aura N2 is the best way to upgrade your PCIe equipped Mac.

No Hassles or Hacks Compatibility

Aura N2 SSD upgrades are precisely engineered for your Mac laptop, 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 8 times the capacity of the original drive.

7% Over Provisioning

OWC SSDs perform maintenance tasks in the background that optimize the health, performance, and endurance of your drive. These jobs take advantage of available, unwritten areas on the SSD. Aura N2 storage reserves 7% of the overall capacity as free space. Always. With this allocated free space, Aura N2 SSDs can perform these normal maintenance tasks making your drive more stable, dependable, and ultimately a safer place to store your data.

Quality That Lasts

Aura N2 SSDs are proudly designed in Austin and are backed by a lifetime of free, award-winning support.

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  • (1) OWC Aura N2 Solid-State Drive
  • 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty

    Total Capacity

    • 960GB Useable Capacity
    • Total Capacity: 1024GB
    • 64GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction

    Formatted Capacity

    • 894GiB

    Drive Format

    Controller

    • Silicon Motion SM2263XT with 7% over-provisioning

    NAND Flash Components

    • Synchronous Quad-Level Cell (QLC) 3D NAND Flash

    S.M.A.R.T. Attributes

    • Standard attributes supported

    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 2382 MB/s

    Sequential Write (Max)

    • Up to 1732 MB/s

    Sequential Read (Average)

    • 2281 MB/s

    Sequential Write (Average)

    • 1483 MB/s

    Nonrecoverable Read Errors

    • 1 per 1015 bits read

    MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)

    • 1,500,000 hours

    Wear Leveling

    • Supported

    TRIM Support

    • OS Dependent

    Error Correction

    • Built-in ECC

    Endurance

    • 606TB total bytes written (TBW), equal to 333 GB per day for 5 years

    Mac OS Compatibility

    • macOS 15.x Sequoia
    • macOS 14.x Sonoma
    • macOS 13.x Ventura
    • macOS 12.x Monterey
    • macOS 11.x Big Sur
    • macOS 10.15 Catalina
    • macOS 10.14 Mojave
    • macOS 10.13 High Sierra

    Other Requirements

    • The host computer must be updated over an Apple factory SSD to the latest OS available before installing this drive.

    Read Mode (Max)

    • Up to 1.39 Watts

    Write Mode (Max)

    • Up to 1.6 Watts

    Idle Mode (Max)

    • Up to 0.09 Watts

    Dimensions

    • Height: 0.2 cm (0.1 in)
    • Length: 8.9 cm (3.5 in)
    • Width: 2.4 cm (0.9 in)

    Weight

    • 7.0 g (0.02 lbs)

    RoHS Compliant

    • Yes

    Reach Certification

    • 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
    • Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing

    Shock

    • Operating: 1500 G max at 0.5 ms
    • Non-Operating: 1500 G max at 0.5 ms

    Idle (Typical)

    • 0.0 bels

    Seek (Typical)

    • 0.0 bels
    1. The 1.0TB Aura N2 is a PCIe 3.1 x4 NVMe SSD capable of performing up to 2382MB/s. 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.
    2. Sequential read/write (max) performance numbers are based on testing with AJA System Test (4K-Full resolution, 16GB file size, 10bit RGB codec, single file and file per frame tests) on a Mid 2015 MacBook Pro (MacBookPro11,4).
    3. Not compatible with Apple Boot Camp on MacBookPro11,1 or MacBookAir6,1 or MacBookAir6,2
    4. When upgrading from an AHCI SSD used in some older Mac models (2013-2014), you may observe a slight increase in boot times. Read this Knowledge Base article to learn more.
    5. 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 Knowledge Base article for more details.

    Compatibility & Installation VideosCompatibility & Installation Videos

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    Notes:
    • Installing an Aura N2 SSD in a HDD-only Mac mini (Late 2014) Macmini7,1 requires additional tools and hardware. For a complete installation solution, see Aura N2 SSD Add-On Kits for Mac mini (Late 2014 - Current).
    • The host computer must be updated over an Apple factory SSD to the latest OS available before installing this drive.
    • Not compatible with Apple Boot Camp when installed in the following hosts: MacBookPro11,1; MacBookAir6,1; MacBookAir6,2
    MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)
    MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)
    Mid 2015
    Model ID: MacBookPro11,5 & MacBookPro11,4
    2.5GHz & 2.8GHz & 2.2GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
    MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
    Early 2015
    Model ID: MacBookPro12,1
    2.7GHz & 2.9GHz Core i5 & 3.1GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)
    MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)
    Mid 2014
    Model ID: MacBookPro11,3 & MacBookPro11,2
    2.5GHz & 2.8GHz & 2.2GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)
    MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)
    Mid 2014
    Model ID: MacBookPro11,1
    2.6GHz & 2.8GHz Core i5 & 3.0GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013)
    MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013)
    Late 2013
    Model ID: MacBookPro11,3 & MacBookPro11,2
    2.3GHz & 2.6GHz & 2.0GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)
    MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)
    Late 2013
    Model ID: MacBookPro11,1
    2.4GHz & 2.6GHz Core i5 & 2.8GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2017)
    MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2017)
    Mid 2017
    Model ID: MacBookAir7,2
    1.8GHz Core i5 & 2.2GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015)
    MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015)
    Early 2015
    Model ID: MacBookAir7,2
    1.6GHz Core i5 & 2.2GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015)
    MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015)
    Early 2015
    Model ID: MacBookAir7,1
    1.6GHz Core i5 & 2.2GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014)
    MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014)
    Early 2014
    Model ID: MacBookAir6,2
    1.4GHz Core i5 & 1.7GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014)
    MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014)
    Early 2014
    Model ID: MacBookAir6,1
    1.4GHz Core i5 & 1.7GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2013)
    MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2013)
    Mid 2013
    Model ID: MacBookAir6,2
    1.3GHz Core i5 & 1.7GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2013)
    MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2013)
    Mid 2013
    Model ID: MacBookAir6,1
    1.3GHz Core i5 & 1.7GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    Mac mini (Late 2014)
    Mac mini (Late 2014)
    Late 2014
    Model ID: Macmini7,1
    1.4GHz & 2.6GHz & 2.8GHz Core i5 & 3.0GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos

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    Appeared DOA but wasn't, tech support outstanding

    My 2013 macbook's SSD card died. I ordered a replacement from OWC - good price, timely delivery, but it appeared DOA. After lots of online tech chat with Apple, then a visit to the Apple store's Genius bar where they ran diagnostics, popped the lid, etc, they declared it DOA. I contacted OWC chat support for a replacement or refund, and was politely asked if I would run the prescribed diagnostic. The support person guided me through the many steps, but the drive was invisible. they transferred me to tech support who guided me through similar steps (this would be about the 6th time) to no avail, but then there was that one last thing to try. We had tried Command+option+R after power up several times before, but there must have been something slightly different because this time it saw the Aura drive and then I was able to reload the OS and we have our macbook back. I didn't give this 5 stars, because it should have been more plug and play, and tech support should have been more familiar with this problem and advertised how to solve it along with the shipped device. That said, the Apple Geniuses failed to solve it, and the two support people at OWC were prompt, polite, persistent, patient, very clear in their guidance, and ultimately did bring the mac back from the dead, so OWC has a new fan (the Apple store recommended them - I had never heard of OWC).

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    Jan, 22 2025 
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    Response from OWC, Support

    Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear that our tech support team was able to assist you, even when the situation seemed challenging. It's great to know that you found our prices and delivery times to be satisfactory. We appreciate your patience in running the diagnostics, and we’re excited to hear that you were ultimately able to receive the help you needed! Your feedback helps us continue to improve and provide the best service possible. We're here for you whenever you need us! Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns.  https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/


    Product shipped fast in high quality packaging and product works as advertised. Appreciate the tutorial videos from your website/youtube!

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    Reviewer4060221253, 
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    Response from OWC, Support

    Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that your product arrived quickly and in great shape! It's wonderful to know that our tutorial videos have been helpful for you. Your satisfaction means the world to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns.  https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/


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    easy, powerful and the perfect upgrade to mac

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    Response from OWC, Support

    Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying Aura N2 and that it's been an easy and powerful upgrade for your Mac. Your satisfaction means the world to us, and we can't wait to see how the Aura N2 enhances your experience even further. Thanks for being a valued part of our community! Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns.  https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/


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