Add 1TB of SSD storage to 21.5 and 27" iMac systems (Late 2013-2019) with the OWC 1TB Aura Pro X2 SSD for iMacs 2013-2019from 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 and delivers sequential read speeds of up to 3047 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 2080 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.

For Select 21.5 and 27" iMacs    For Late 2013 to 2019 Models    1TB Storage Capacity    PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 1.4 Interface    Sequential Read Speeds up to 3047 MB/s    Sequential Write Speeds up to 2080 MB/s    Preformatted APFS for macOS 10.13+    Synchronous TLC 3D NAND Flash Memory    1.5 Million Hour MTBF | 1000TB Endurance    Built-In ECC | TRIM Support

Tight deadlines, long nights, and terabytes of media—your Mac has been with you through it all. If storage is tight, there's no reason to ditch the Mac you know and love. The Aura Pro X2 SSD gives you up to 16 times more space and the speed to keep up with your imagination today and tomorrow. Upgrade your Mac with Aura Pro X2 Gen4 NVMe SSD for a fraction of the cost of a new model and keep your Mac running for years.

The Aura Pro X2 Gen4 NVMe SSD combines speed, stamina, and efficiency that will change the way you experience your Mac. With read speeds reaching 3047 MB/s and write speeds of 2080 MB/s, the 1TB Aura Pro X2 Gen4 NVMe SSD is up to twice as fast as the original SSDs, delivering performance on par with the latest models. It runs cooler and consumes less power than earlier SSD models, so you can run at peak for longer than ever.

When it's go time, getting off the line and maintaining a high level of performance are equally important. The Aura Pro X2 Gen4 NVMe SSD is engineered with advanced SLC caching, providing instant full-speed write acceleration, meaning those media projects and games stream fluidly and respond without lag time. You might even forget what that beachball looks like.

The Aura Pro X2 Gen4 NVMe SSD is designed for the latest macOS versions (macOS High Sierra 10.13 and later), taking full advantage of the advanced features of APFS, 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.

The smaller stock SSDs for Mac can fill up quickly, especially with photo and video files, games, or even your email. Aura Pro X2 Gen4 NVMe SSDs are available in capacities up to 2TB, giving you more space to work and play. Newly calibrated to use less power and run cooler, the Aura Pro X2 Gen4 NVMe SSD is a good way to upgrade your PCIe equipped Mac.

Aura Pro X2 Gen4 NVMe SSD PCIe-based flash storage upgrades are precisely engineered for your Mac, so you won't 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 16 times the capacity of the factory-installed drive.

OWC SSDs perform maintenance tasks in the background that optimize the health, performance, and endurance of your flash drive. These jobs take advantage of available, unwritten areas on the SSD. Aura Pro X2 Gen4 NVMe SSD PCIe-based flash storage reserves 7% of the overall capacity as free space. Always. With this allocated free space, Aura SSDs can perform these normal maintenance tasks making your drive more stable, dependable, and ultimately a safer place to store your data.

• 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

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. 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: 2. Is this device compatible with MacOS Catalina?

A: Yes, it is compatible with MacOS Catalina.

Q: 3. Does the OWC / Other World Computing Envoy Pro USB 3.0 SSD Enclosure for MacBook Pro work with MacBook Pro Retina Mid 2015? If it is not, could someone please recommend a compatible enclosure to fit into the OWC / Other World Computing Aura Pro X2 1TB NVMe SSD for Select 2013 and Later Macs. Thanks in advance

A: Yes, it is compatible.

Q: 4. Does this SSD come with the tool kit?

A: The OWC Aura Pro X2 2TB NVMe SSD does not come with the tool kit. The kits for the imac or the macmini7.2 The heatsink is not included with any laptop. Check with QWA support before installing.

Q: 5. Is this SSD compatible with the Macbook pro retina early 2015?

A: Yes, it is compatible.

Q: 6. Will this work with an early 2015 Macbook Air running Sierra 10.12.6? How complex is the installation process?

A: Yes, the OWC Aura Pro X2 1TB NVMe SSD for Select 2013 and Later Macs would be compatible with an early 2015 MacBook Air. You would be taking the base screws out, and cloning over one SSD to another, or installing the base operating system on the new drive. This would be a moderate to basic installation.

Q: 7. Is the USB cable included?

A: Yes, the cable is included.

Q: 8. 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: 9. does this come with an enclosure and mirroring software for SSD replacement(upgrade) for macbook air mid-2012?

A: a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/994646-REG/owc_other_world_computing_owcssdap2a6k480_480gb_aura_pro_solid.html/prm/alsVwDtl target= _blank http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/994646-REG/owc_other_world_computing_owcssdap2a6k480_480gb_aura_pro_solid.html/prm/alsVwDtl/aThere is no software. You can restore to the new drive from the Recovery Partition on your current drive.

Q: 10. Origin

A: Mexico