With a USB 3.0 port capable of transfer rates of up to 500 MB/s, the OWC 1TB Mercury On-The-Go Pro USB 3.0 SSDfrom OWC 1TB Mercury On-The-Go Pro USB 3.0 SSDis designed to provide fast, efficient storage for a variety of files including video, music, photos, documents, and more. Those files will remain safe and secure thanks to the impact-resistant enclosure complete with shock-isolation technology providing maximum protection. This drive also features a fanless design to virtually eliminate all noise when in use and the built-in heatsink and pass-through cooling vents ensure the drive does not overheat. Additionally, this bus powered drive requires no additional power source and can be used with Mac, Windows, and Linux based computers equipped with a USB port.

1TB Storage Capacity    USB 3.0 Bus Interface    SATA Drive Interface    Max. Transfer Rate: Up to 500 MB/s    Mac / PC / Linux Compatible

Global wear leveling algorithms automatically distribute data evenly and manage program/erase count, maximizing SSD lifespan

StaticDataRefresh technology manages free space, gradually refreshing data across the SSD over time, limiting data corruption

Hardware BCH ECC corrects errors up to 66-bit/1 kB for superior data retention and drive life

Power consumption of 60mW

Advanced security protocols support 128/256-bit-AES and TCG Opal full-disk encryption

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is it possible for Macbook Pro 15inch , Mid2010 (2.4 ghz i5) ?

A: Yes it will work with that version of Macbook Pro.

Q: 2. Will this work with a new M1 iMac running Big Sur?

A: Yes, the OWC Mercury Pro External USB 3.0 Blu-Ray Reader/Writer BH #OWCMR3UBDR16 works with M1 Macs and Big sur.

Q: 3. Does this drive work in a Laptop other than Mac as well?

A: Yes, this SSD works in a Mac and PC.

Q: 4. Will this burn quad layer 128gb disc's? And if so where can I purchase the disc's? I couldn't find them on the B&H site.

A: Yes, quad layer discs are supported. Unfortunately B&H currently does not carry these discs.

Q: 5. OK, another question.Why did my first drive had a formatted capacity of 119.24GB, the second drive ,even though the same drive, only 111.7GB?Could someone please explain that??For me it looks like the first one was actually 128GB, the second only 120GB (both formatted with NTFS, both a single partition)...

A: I think I found the answer. The SSD (119.24GB) seems to be a refurbished as it has a Sticker across the Serial# with a new serial. It also is marked as SATA II while the other is marked as SATA III.@Andy L. : thanks for your response. I have formatted the bigger one externally as one disc and it will be the boot disc as soon as I have split the drive in half to be able to create a Dual Boot system. My data disc resides now where the DVD used to be...

Q: 6. can this be used as external backup to a MacBookPro?

A: The Mercury On-The-Go Pro External Solid State Drive is pre formatted for Mac, and will be ready for Time Machine backup.

Q: 7. Is this OWC mercury electra pro? The one compatible with Atomos Ninja 5?

A: Yes, the OWC Mercury Electra 6G 2.5" SATA 7mm SSD (2TB) is compatible with the Ninja V.

Q: 8. Does this unit write to 50 GB Blu Ray *DL* discs? I have an LG BR burner, but the last two 50 GB DL discs crashed. I don't see any Blu Ray burners which specify they burn DL discs.

A: Yes, this drive will write to Dual layer Blu-ray disc

Q: 9. Do you need 2 USB ports to use this? Is it REALLY compatible w/ M-Disc?

A: It only has one USB 3 output. That's it. And yes, it writes to M-Disc (which is why I bought mine). I haven't had any occasion to read anyone else's M-Disc yet, but this device seems to have a broad range in read/write formats. Also, it feels like a solid piece of hardware, which I like.

Q: 10. I saw another website say this doesn't support 4K UHD. Is this correct and if it is, will someone explain why or why not that should matter? It burns to Blu-ray discs so I just assumed that was all I needed to know on that and now I'm confused.

A: The OWC Mercury Pro External USB 3.0 Blu-Ray Reader/Writer is rated to read and write 4K media onto, or off of, Blu Ray media.