Store important data in an ultra-portable form factor with the silver OWC 4TB Envoy Pro Elektron USB-C SSD Silverfrom OWC. Featuring a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 connection, this 4TB drive delivers transfer speeds up to 1011 MB/s. The Mac-bootable design allows you to boot from an OS or experiment with alternate operating systems stored on the drive. Furthermore, the crushproof, aircraft-grade aluminum housing provides IP67 water- and dust-resistance, as well as silent operation. The bus-powered Envoy Pro Elektron comes with a USB-C cable. Thanks to plug-and-play connectivity, this drive can be used with Mac, Windows, iPad, Android, and Chrome devices. Supported operating systems include macOS 10.12 to 10.15 and 11.x to 14.x, Windows 10 and 11, Windows Server 2016 and 2022, Linux, Chrome OS, iPadOS 13 and later, and Android 13.

4TB Storage Capacity    USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface    Up to 1011 MB/s Data Transfer Speed    Bus Powered    IP67 & Crushproof    Mac-Bootable Design    USB-C Cable & USB-A Adapter    Plug-and-Play    Supports Mac, PC, iPad, Android & Chrome

Doubling the speed of its predecessor, USB 3.2 Gen 2 features a maximum throughput of 10 Gb/s when used with compatible devices and is synonymous with both USB 3.1 Gen 2 and USB 3.1.

Since the earliest days of mobile computing, there's been a common user desire mantra: "make it smaller, faster, lighter, and rugged." Pocket-sized tiny, the crushproof, dustproof and waterproof Envoy Pro Elektron puts massive sized personal and work files in the palm of your hand while pushing USB-C's bandwidth to the max so you can edit and save wherever, whenever with virtually any Windows or Mac system.

Edit large format video footage in the field. Take your favorite games and music with you to play anywhere. Back up that work or classroom project. Whatever your data storage need, the Envoy Pro Elektron lets you do it all up to twice as fast as other portable SSDs in a reliably rugged solution that's half the size of a smartphone.

By utilizing 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 technology, the Envoy Pro Elektron is plug-and-play compatible with a broad universe of Mac, Windows, and tablet computers. Transfer gigabytes of data in seconds to yesterday's machines, today's USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 models, and well into the future. View photos and video footage on iPad Pro and Chromebook tablets. All that and Elektron also works cross-platform with Macs and Windows using OWC's MacDrive software (sold separately) for peace between the platforms.

Big theoretical performance numbers are certainly eye-catchers, but they're realistically unattainable. That's why OWC takes the extra time to run OWC storage solutions through intensive performance testing. Truthfully listing the Envoy Pro Elektron's up to 1011 MB/s real world test results defines OWC's commitment to the "OWC Difference" which ensures you'll be completely satisfied the Elektron will handle your most demanding needs.

It's easy to get beguiled by the sleek, silent, and cool running aircraft-grade aluminum housing. More than just a pretty face, the Envoy Pro Elektron is IP67 rated so you can work in the dirtiest and wettest environments. And if you happen to drop this tiny but mighty drive onto a driveway or parking lot, the crushproof Envoy Pro Elektron can be rolled over multiple times without damage.

If you have sensitive client project files or personal information that requires access permission, the Envoy Pro Elektron is fully compatible with macOS and Windows built-in encryption so you can add peace of mind password security to your data.

All the features and "technospeak" of an external drive don't mean a thing if you don't know how much of a particular file type it can hold. For every 1TB of Envoy Pro Elektron drive capacity, you can store up to any of the following:

• 200,000 photos
• 250,000 standard quality songs
• 38,000 high quality songs
• 200 high-definition movies
• 41.6 hours of GoPro 4K footage
• 4.3 million MS Office documents
• 24+ PS4/Xbox games

OWC Innergize is the first stage of the Capture to Completion ecosystem of OWC products designed to seamlessly propel professional photographers, videographers, and content creators to the highest level of workflow performance and reliability. This OWC custom-designed app is a complete health, performance, and field upgrade management tool.

• Health: Over time and use cycles, flash memory does wear out. Innergize verifies and reports the percentage of use life remaining. Now you can work with full confidence that your OWC Envoy Pro Elektron will deliver the reliability you can trust.
• Sanitize: Writes, deletes, and formatting all take their toll on memory cards and SSDs. Innergize cleans and restores the flash memory performance of your OWC Envoy Pro Elektron so you can get the best results on every use.
• Field Upgrade: When new firmware updates are introduced, they may not work properly with flash memory. Innergize gives OWC Envoy Pro Elektron users the ability to quickly upgrade their firmware in the field for full compatibility, additional performance enhancements, and bug fixes for optimal reliability.

OWC products are loved around the world for It Just Works ease-of-use and reliability. To provide the highest performance, reliability, and ready-to-run convenience available, your solution comes formatted in the native APFS macOS and iPadOS file system. With OWC, you don't have to worry about reformatting hassles or confusion like other solutions - just plug your drive into your Mac or iPad and you're good to go.

• 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

• Windows 10 (64-Bit)
• Windows Server 2016
• Windows Server 2022
• Windows 11

• Chrome OS
• Linux

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Hello. Is this compatible with MZ-JPV2560/0A4 Samsung 256GB MLC PCI Express 3.0 x4 M.2 2280? Former HD of an MacBookPro. I am trying to understand which case-specs I have to look for...

A: No, this enclosure is for standard M.2 NVMe blades. OWC does have enclosures for SSD's that come from MacBook Pro's, but I would need to know which model to point you to the correct one.

Q: 2. Does this work with an M.2 NVME SSD? Thanks!

A: According to OWC, this enclosure is specifically made to be used with the original Apple PCIe flash storage. Using other manufacturer's flash storage may not work and even cause damage.I found this disclaimer on OWC's website:1.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 or Aura Pro X SSDs in the Envoy Pro as you may damage the OWC drive, the enclosure, or both, and such damage is not covered under warranty.

Q: 3. Will this drive work through a powered TB hub like the OWC thunderbolt dock?

A: While you can connect drives like the OWC Envoy Express Thunderbolt 3 M.2 NVME SSD Enclosure to a powered hub; it is best to connect them directly to a computer when possible.

Q: 4. can this drive house a heat sink when used with WD black 2T SSD drive? or does it need a heat sink at all?

A: No But the case itself is A Heatsink !

Q: 5. Is there a SSD storage limit for this enclosure? Say 4 TB or 8 TB?

A: Currently the OWC Envoy Express is compatible with up to 8TB M.2 NVMe drives. It has not been tested for anything higher than that at this time.

Q: 6. Will this work with an iPad gen 8 using a male USB-C to a male Lightning cable?

A: No, the OWC 240GB Envoy Pro Elektron USB Type-C External SSD (Silver) BH #OWEPE240PSS will only work if you have an iPad with USB Type C natively.

Q: 7. Will this work with the Apple TB3 to TB2 adapter?

A: The OWC Envoy Express Thunderbolt 3 M.2 NVME SSD Enclosure is compatible with the Apple TB 3 to TB 2 adapter.

Q: 8. What is the drive pin configuration of this enclosure?

A: It is Compatible with SSDs from: MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display (Early 2013) Model ID: MacBookPro10,1 2.4 GHz, 2.7 GHz, 2.8 GHz - MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display (Early 2013) Model ID: MacBookPro10,2 2.5 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 3.0 GHz MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display (Mid 2012) Model ID: MacBookPro10,1 2.3 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 2.7 GHz MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display (Late 2012) Model ID: MacBookPro10,2 2.5 GHz, 2.9 GHz iMac 21.5" (Early 2013) Model ID: iMac13,1 3.3 GHz i3 iMac 27" (Late 2012) Model ID: iMac13,2 2.9 GHz i5, 3.2 GHz i5, 3.4 GHz i7 iMac 21.5" (Late 2012) Model ID: iMac13,1 2.7 GHz i5, 2.9 GHz i5, 3.1 GHz i7

Q: 9. Will this work with an Apple iPad gen 8 using a usb-c to lightning cable?

A: USB-C port will output power to the device whereas using an adapter will not do that.

Q: 10. Will this work with Apple iPad Pro?

A: Yes, the OWC Envoy Express Thunderbolt 3 M.2 NVME SSD Enclosure BH #OWTB3ENVXP00 would work with an iPad Pro that has USB C or Thunderbolt 3/4.