Add 2TB of SSD storage to select MacBook Pro (Late 2013 to Mid 2015) and MacBook Air (Mid 2013 to Mid 2017) systems with the OWC 2TB Aura Pro X2 NVMe SSD Kit for MacBookfrom OWC / Other World Computing. Preformatted APFS for macOS 10.13 and later, this SSD connects to your Mac using a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface. Thanks to an included OWC Envoy Pro enclosure, you'll be able to use your Mac's factory SSD as an external drive via USB 3.2 Gen 1, with backward compatibility for USB 2.0.

In terms of speed, this drive offers sequential read speeds up to 3335 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 3271 MB/s. Also featured is an MTBF of 1.5 million hours, an endurance (TBW) rating of 1000TB, an Innogrit IG5220 processor, Synchronous Triple-Level Cell (TLC) 3D NAND flash storage, 7% over provisioning ECC recovery, built-in ECC, an access time of less than 0.1 ms, and OS dependent TRIM support.

Please note that prior to installing this drive, your host system must be updated to the latest available OS using Apple's factory SSD. Also, the OWC Envoy Pro enclosure is specifically designed for use ONLY with the factory SSD installed in select Apple Macintosh computers. Do NOT attempt to install or use OWC Aura N, Aura N2, Aura Pro X, Aura Pro X2, Aura Pro X2 Gen4, or Aura SSDs in the Envoy Pro as you may damage the OWC drive, the enclosure, or both, and such damage is not covered under warranty. Lastly, the OWC Envoy Pro enclosure is not currently compatible with Apple PCIe NVMe drives.

For Select MacBook Pros (2013-2015)    For Select MacBook Airs (2013-2017)    2TB Storage Capacity    Custom Blade Form Factor    PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 1.4 Interface    Up to 3271 MB/s Sequential Write Speed    Up to 3335 MB/s Sequential Read Speed    Performatted APFS for macOS 10.13+    Synchronous TLC 3D NAND Flash Memory    1.5 Million Hour MTBF | 1000TB Endurance

A Mac's small stock SSD can fill up quickly—especially with photos, video files, games, and even your email. When storage gets tight, there's no reason to ditch the Mac you know and love. The OWC Aura Pro X2 provides up to 16x more capacity, and the speed to keep up with your imagination. With that capacity and power, you can keep your Mac running optimally for years—all at a fraction of the cost of buying new.

The Aura Pro X2 combines speed, stamina, and efficiency that will change the way you experience your Mac. With read speeds reaching 2989 MB/s and write speeds of 1208 MB/s, the Aura Pro X2 is up to 2x faster than the factory Apple SSD, delivering performance on par with the latest Mac models. Calibrated to use less power and run cooler, Aura Pro X2 SSDs are the best way to upgrade your Mac.

Your upgrade should be a seamless experience. That's why Aura Pro X2 SSD Upgrade Kits come with an OWC Envoy Pro - a high-performance SSD enclosure to reimagine your stock drive. When you remove your Mac's original flash SSD, it fits perfectly into the sleek aluminum Envoy Pro. So you can transfer all of your data to your newly installed Aura Pro X2 inside your Mac. Once the file transfer is complete, enjoy reusing your Mac's original flash SSD as a svelte, fast, and rugged portable USB drive.

Transform your Mac with Aura Pro X2 speed and capacity. OWC Install Videos guide you step-by-step through the install process. Plus, OWC's support team is just a call or chat away.

In addition to fast read and write speeds, the Aura Pro X2 is engineered with enhanced burst performance for instant full-speed write acceleration. Media projects and games stream fluidly and respond without lag on Aura Pro X2 enhanced Macs. You might even forget what that beachball looks like.

The Aura Pro X2 is designed for macOS to take full advantage of the advanced features of APFS (Apple File System), including strong encryption, copy-on-write metadata, space sharing, cloning for files and directories, snapshots, fast directory sizing, atomic safe-save primitives, and improved file system fundamentals. All that adds up to a drive that's built to make your Mac perform at its best.

OWC Aura Pro X2 PCIe-based flash storage upgrades are precisely engineered for your Mac laptop, so you'll never need to compromise your data, or rely on complicated software hacks. Just install, migrate your data, and enjoy the great performance and reliability of OWC flash storage.

OWC SSDs perform maintenance tasks in the background that optimize the health, performance, and endurance of your drive. These tasks utilize available unwritten space on the SSD. Aura Pro X2 SSDs reserve 7% of the overall drive capacity as free space to perform these normal maintenance tasks—making your drive a stable, dependable, and safe place to store all of your data.

MacBook Pro

Read Speeds: up to 3335 MB/s

Write Speeds: up to 3271 MB/s

MacBook Air

Read Speeds: up to 1486 MB/s

Write Speeds: up to 1549 MB/s

• 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

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15", Mid 2015)

Model ID: MacBookPro11,5 & MacBookPro11,4

2.5, 2.8, and 2.2 GHz Core i7

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15", Early 2015)

Model ID: MacBookPro12,1

2.7 and 2.9 GHz Core i5, 3.1 GHz Core i7

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15", Mid 2014)

Model ID: MacBookPro11,3 & MacBookPro11,2

2.5, 2.8, and 2.2 GHz Core i7

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13", Mid 2014)

Model ID: MacBookPro11,1

2.6 and 2.8 GHz Core i5, 3.0 GHz Core i7

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15", Late 2013)

Model ID: MacBookPro11,3 & MacBookPro11,2

2.3, 2.6, and 2.0 GHz Core i7

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15", Mid 2015)

Model ID: MacBookPro11,1

2.4 and 2.6 GHz Core i5, 2.8 GHz Core i7

MacBook Air (13", Mid 2017)

Model ID: MacBookAir7,2

1.8 GHz Core i5 and 2.2 GHz Core i7

MacBook Air (13", Early 2015)

Model ID: MacBookAir7,2

1.6 GHz Core i5 & 2.2 GHz Core i7

MacBook Air (11", Early 2015)

Model ID: MacBookAir7,1

1.6 GHz Core i5 and 2.2 GHz Core i7

MacBook Air (13", Early 2014)

Model ID: MacBookAir6,2

1.4 GHz Core i5 and 1.7 GHz Core i7

MacBook Air (11", Early 2014)

Model ID: MacBookAir6,1

1.4 GHz Core i5 and 1.7 GHz Core i7

MacBook Air (13", Mid 2013)

Model ID: MacBookAir6,2

1.3 GHz Core i5 and 1.7 GHz Core i7

MacBook Air (11", Mid 2013)

Model ID: MacBookAir6,1

1.3 GHz Core i5 & 1.7 GHz Core i7

• Windows 7 (32-bit)
• Windows 7 (64-bit)
• Windows 8 (32-bit)
• Windows 8 (64-bit)
• Windows 8.1 (32-bit)
• Windows 8.1 (64-bit)
• Windows 10 (32-bit)
• Windows 10 (64-bit)
• Windows Server 2019
• Windows Server 2022
• Windows 11

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this working for iMac 27" (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017) Can update til what OS?

A: The OWC Aura Pro X2 1TB NVMe SSD Upgrade Kit for Select 27" & 21.5" iMacs (September 2013 & Later) BH #OWS3DPT4MA0K is compatible with a 27" iMac with 5K Retina Display (June 2017).

Q: 2. Will this work on a lenovo yoga slim 7x snapdragon 1tb ssd m.2 2242 pcie gen4 tlc ?

A: Yes, the OWC 1TB Aura P13 Pro NVMe M.2 2242 SSD is compatible with the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x.

Q: 3. Is this SSD compatible with the 15" mid-year 2012 MacBook Pro Retina display?

A: no it not compatible.

Q: 4. Are the 1TB or 2TB 2242 drives single or double sided, or does it have memory chips on only the top or top and bottom? The stock image used in this listing (and every other listing online) only shows the 240GB version

A: OWC may vary the chip positioning on their M.2 2242 models depending on production characteristics and requirements, so that may vary, as the form factor allows for top or bottom chip placement.

Q: 5. Is this SSD compatible with the Apple Macbook Air 2017 (A1466)?

A: This is compatible with 13" MacBook Air (June 2017)

Q: 6. Will this SSD be compatible with the current MacOS? I'm currently running Mojave 10.14 but heard rumors that it will not be compatible...? Is that true?

A: Hi, is this will work with max book air 2017 ?

Q: 7. Is this compatible with the Asus Proart Studiobook 16 Pro?

A: Yes, the OWC 4TB Aura Pro IV PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD is compatible with the ASUS 16" ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED Multi-Touch Laptop.

Q: 8. Will this work well on a Mac Mini M1, using the OWC Envoy Express as an external drive?

A: I looked into this and since 2018, Apple has soldered on the NVME chips to the motherboard and the SSD is not able to be upgraded post sale.

Q: 9. This is compatible with the Macbook Apple Air MQD32BZ/A Intel Core i5 13,3"?

A: The OWC Aura Pro X2 480GB NVMe SSD for Select 2013 and Later Macs would not be compatible with a MQD32BZ/A model.

Q: 10. Is this one sided?

A: The OWC 1TB Aura P13 Pro NVMe M.2 2242 SSD can only be installed in one orientation.