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OWC Aura Pro X2 SSD 480GB Blade Type with PCI Express 3.0 Connection
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OWC Aura Pro X2 SSD 480GB Blade Type with PCI Express 3.0 Connection

Key features:

  • PCIe 3.1 x4, NVMe 1.3
  • 3D NAND Flash
  • Blade Form Factor
  • Read Speed 3282 MB/s
  • Write Speed 2432 MB/s
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  • Communication Protocol

    Most SSDs use SATA III or PCI Express.

    Almost all 2.5" SSDs connect via SATA III while most M.2 SSDs connect via PCI Express.


    PCI Express connection offers higher speeds, but this is mainly noticeable in demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and is not necessary for everyday use.

    PCI Express 3.0

    Connecting to the PCI Express expansion port of the motherboard. Equally popular way of connecting SSD hard drives directly to the motherboard. This connection offers the highest speeds.

  • Write Speed

    Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data recording. The larger the size, the faster the data recording.

    For an SSD that uses the SATA III protocol, the average recording speed is 300MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 1200MB/s.

    These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable.

  • Read Speed

    Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data reading. The larger the size, the faster the data reading speed.

    An average reading speed for an SSD using the SATA III protocol is 600MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 2000MB/s.

    These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable. 
  • Usage Desktop & Gaming PCs, Laptops
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Description

Description

The SSD of a Mac can quickly fill up, especially with photos, video files, games, and even your email. When storage space is limited, there's no reason to abandon the Mac you know and love. The OWC Aura Pro X2 provides up to 16 times greater capacity and speed to match your imagination. With this capacity and power, you can keep your Mac running optimally for years.

Maintain your advantage

When the time comes for an upgrade to maintain a high level of performance, it is equally important. The Aura Pro X2 is designed with advanced SLC caching, providing instant full-speed write acceleration, which means that multimedia projects and games flow smoothly and respond without delay.

Continuous compatibility

The Aura Pro X2 is designed for the latest versions of macOS (macOS High Sierra 10.13 and newer), fully leveraging the advanced features of APFS, such as strong encryption, copy-on-write metadata, space sharing, file and directory cloning, snapshots, fast directory sizing, atomic safe-storage protocols, and improved fundamentals of the file system.

The right size for work and gaming

The smallest storage SSDs for Mac can quickly fill up, especially with photo and video files, games, or even your email. Aura Pro X2 SSD drives are available in capacities up to 2TB, giving you more space for work and play. With new calibration to consume less power and operate cooler, the Aura Pro X2 is the best way to upgrade your PCIe-equipped Mac.

No compatibility hassle

The Aura Pro X2 SSD upgrades are precision-designed for your Mac, so you'll never have to risk your data relying on complex software modifications or TRIM programs to fully utilize your upgrade. Simply install, transfer your data, and enjoy the exceptional performance of flash storage with up to 16 times greater capacity than the original drive.

7% Over Provisioning

OWC's SSD drives perform maintenance tasks in the background that optimize the health, performance, and durability of your drive. These tasks leverage the available, unallocated areas of the SSD. The Aura Pro X2 storage maintains 7% of the total capacity as free space. Always! With this available free space, the Aura Pro X2 SSDs can perform these regular maintenance tasks, making your unit more stable, reliable, and ultimately a safer place to store your data.

Compatibility with Mac OS

  • 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

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Details

Warnings & Safety Information
See full description

Specifications

Specifications

Product Details

Capacity
480 GB

Capacity

The golden ratio of cost and capacity for now is 500GB and 1TB.

For gaming or professional programs that require a lot of space for their installation, a capacity of at least 500GB is recommended. 

As an indication, a 1TB hard drive can hold about 250 thousand photos taken with a 12MP camera or 250 movies.
Communication Protocol
PCI Express 3.0

Communication Protocol

Most SSDs use SATA III or PCI Express.

Almost all 2.5" SSDs connect via SATA III while most M.2 SSDs connect via PCI Express.


PCI Express connection offers higher speeds, but this is mainly noticeable in demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and is not necessary for everyday use.

PCI Express 3.0
Connecting to the PCI Express expansion port of the motherboard. Equally popular way of connecting SSD hard drives directly to the motherboard. This connection offers the highest speeds.
NVMe
Yes

NVMe

Communication template that enhances the performance and speed of SSDs.

The higher speeds offered by an NVMe drive are mainly applicable to demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and are not necessary for simple everyday use.
Heatsink
No

Heatsink

The SSD is equipped with a heatsink to maintain low temperatures, ensuring better performance and more efficient heat dissipation in the SSD.
Compatible with PlayStation 5
No

Compatible with PlayStation 5

Compatible with PS5.
Device Group
Desktop & Gaming PCs, Laptops

Dimensions

Form Factor
Blade

Form Factor

The term form factor refers to the physical size of SSDs. The motherboard must support the form factor of the SSD in order for it to be installed.


The higher speeds offered by an NVMe drive are mainly applicable to demanding applications (such as high-definition video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and are not necessary for everyday use.

Blade

Upgrade older Apple computers with SSD hard drives.

Check the compatibility of your computer model to ensure it is compatible with the specific product.

Performance

Read Speed
3282 MB/s

Read Speed

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data reading. The larger the size, the faster the data reading speed.

An average reading speed for an SSD using the SATA III protocol is 600MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 2000MB/s.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable. 
Write Speed
2432 MB/s

Write Speed

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data recording. The larger the size, the faster the data recording.

For an SSD that uses the SATA III protocol, the average recording speed is 300MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 1200MB/s.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable.

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

See all specifications

Reviews (4)

Reviews

5.0
4
5.0
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  1. 4
  2. 4 stars
    0
  3. 3 stars
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  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1 star
    0
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  • Expected speed
  • Reliability
  • Management software
  • Consistent performance
  • Value for money
  • xatziss
    5
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful
    xatziss

    Verified purchase

    I bought this specific SSD hard drive to upgrade my MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015 7,2 1.6GHz Core i5) and I have really noticed a difference in the speed of the computer. I am very satisfied, I would recommend it.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Value for money
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  • 5
    thetraveldoctorx

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the capacity: 1000 GB

    Top quality product, already using it for 2 years without any issues.

    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Management software
    • Consistent performance
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    geochatz

    Verified purchase

    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Management software
    • Consistent performance
    • Value for money
  • 5
    christos_katsenos

    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Value for money

Description & Specifications

The SSD of a Mac can quickly fill up, especially with photos, video files, games, and even your email. When storage space is limited, there's no reason to abandon the Mac you know and love. The OWC Aura Pro X2 provides up to 16 times greater capacity and speed to match your imagination. With this capacity and power, you can keep your Mac running optimally for years.

Maintain your advantage

When the time comes for an upgrade to maintain a high level of performance, it is equally important. The Aura Pro X2 is designed with advanced SLC caching, providing instant full-speed write acceleration, which means that multimedia projects and games flow smoothly and respond without delay.

Continuous compatibility

The Aura Pro X2 is designed for the latest versions of macOS (macOS High Sierra 10.13 and newer), fully leveraging the advanced features of APFS, such as strong encryption, copy-on-write metadata, space sharing, file and directory cloning, snapshots, fast directory sizing, atomic safe-storage protocols, and improved fundamentals of the file system.

The right size for work and gaming

The smallest storage SSDs for Mac can quickly fill up, especially with photo and video files, games, or even your email. Aura Pro X2 SSD drives are available in capacities up to 2TB, giving you more space for work and play. With new calibration to consume less power and operate cooler, the Aura Pro X2 is the best way to upgrade your PCIe-equipped Mac.

No compatibility hassle

The Aura Pro X2 SSD upgrades are precision-designed for your Mac, so you'll never have to risk your data relying on complex software modifications or TRIM programs to fully utilize your upgrade. Simply install, transfer your data, and enjoy the exceptional performance of flash storage with up to 16 times greater capacity than the original drive.

7% Over Provisioning

OWC's SSD drives perform maintenance tasks in the background that optimize the health, performance, and durability of your drive. These tasks leverage the available, unallocated areas of the SSD. The Aura Pro X2 storage maintains 7% of the total capacity as free space. Always! With this available free space, the Aura Pro X2 SSDs can perform these regular maintenance tasks, making your unit more stable, reliable, and ultimately a safer place to store your data.

Compatibility with Mac OS

  • 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

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Details

Warnings & Safety Information

Product Details

Capacity
480 GB

Capacity

The golden ratio of cost and capacity for now is 500GB and 1TB.

For gaming or professional programs that require a lot of space for their installation, a capacity of at least 500GB is recommended. 

As an indication, a 1TB hard drive can hold about 250 thousand photos taken with a 12MP camera or 250 movies.
Communication Protocol
PCI Express 3.0

Communication Protocol

Most SSDs use SATA III or PCI Express.

Almost all 2.5" SSDs connect via SATA III while most M.2 SSDs connect via PCI Express.


PCI Express connection offers higher speeds, but this is mainly noticeable in demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and is not necessary for everyday use.

PCI Express 3.0
Connecting to the PCI Express expansion port of the motherboard. Equally popular way of connecting SSD hard drives directly to the motherboard. This connection offers the highest speeds.
NVMe
Yes

NVMe

Communication template that enhances the performance and speed of SSDs.

The higher speeds offered by an NVMe drive are mainly applicable to demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and are not necessary for simple everyday use.
Heatsink
No

Heatsink

The SSD is equipped with a heatsink to maintain low temperatures, ensuring better performance and more efficient heat dissipation in the SSD.
Compatible with PlayStation 5
No

Compatible with PlayStation 5

Compatible with PS5.
Device Group
Desktop & Gaming PCs, Laptops

Dimensions

Form Factor
Blade

Form Factor

The term form factor refers to the physical size of SSDs. The motherboard must support the form factor of the SSD in order for it to be installed.


The higher speeds offered by an NVMe drive are mainly applicable to demanding applications (such as high-definition video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and are not necessary for everyday use.

Blade

Upgrade older Apple computers with SSD hard drives.

Check the compatibility of your computer model to ensure it is compatible with the specific product.

Performance

Read Speed
3282 MB/s

Read Speed

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data reading. The larger the size, the faster the data reading speed.

An average reading speed for an SSD using the SATA III protocol is 600MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 2000MB/s.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable. 
Write Speed
2432 MB/s

Write Speed

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data recording. The larger the size, the faster the data recording.

For an SSD that uses the SATA III protocol, the average recording speed is 300MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 1200MB/s.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable.

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (4)

5.0
4
5.0
Review this product
  1. 4
  2. 4 stars
    0
  3. 3 stars
    0
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1 star
    0
Review this product
  • Expected speed
  • Reliability
  • Management software
  • Consistent performance
  • Value for money
  • xatziss
    5
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful
    xatziss

    Verified purchase

    I bought this specific SSD hard drive to upgrade my MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015 7,2 1.6GHz Core i5) and I have really noticed a difference in the speed of the computer. I am very satisfied, I would recommend it.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    thetraveldoctorx

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the capacity: 1000 GB

    Top quality product, already using it for 2 years without any issues.

    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Management software
    • Consistent performance
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    geochatz

    Verified purchase

    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Management software
    • Consistent performance
    • Value for money
  • 5
    christos_katsenos

    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Value for money