Keep your edge with the OWC Aura Pro X2 1TB NVMe SSD Kit for iMac 2013+from OWC / Other World Computing. Designed for installation in select September 2013 and later 27" & 21.5" iMacs, this internal flash/SSD drive comes complete with tools, display tape, and installation components. It features a PCIe 3.1 x4, NVMe 1.3 interface and a custom blade form factor, and uses 3D TLC synchronous NAND flash memory with advanced SLC caching to deliver sequential data read and write speeds of up to 3230 and 2445 MB/s respectively—up to twice as fast as the factory-installed drives. Additionally, the Aura Pro X2 is calibrated to consume only 5.7W during operation and to run cool.

The Aura Pro X2 is designed for 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 drive reserves 7% of its overall capacity as free space to perform background maintenance tasks that optimize the health, performance, and endurance of your flash drive.

1TB Storage Capacity    For macOS 10.13 and Later    Tools & Installation Components Included    Custom Blade Form Factor    PCIe 3.1 x4, NVMe 1.3 Interface    Max. Read Speed: 3230 MB/s    Max. Write Speed: 2445 MB/s    Silicon Motion SM2262EN Controller    3D TLC Synchronous NAND Flash    TRIM Support

27" iMac with 5K Retina Display (March 2019)
21.5" iMac with 4K Retina Display (March 2019)
27" iMac with 5K Retina Display (June 2017)
21.5" iMac with 4K Retina Display (June 2017)
21.5" iMac (June 2017)
27" iMac with 5K Retina Display (May 2015)
27" iMac with 5K Retina Display (October 2014)
21.5" iMac (June 2014)
27" iMac (September 2013)
21.5" iMac (September 2013)

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this drive be used in any enclosure that OWC sells?

A: Yes, M.2 drive enclosures are agnostic in that way.

Q: 2. Is this SSD compatible with the 15" mid-year 2012 MacBook Pro Retina display?

A: no it not compatible.

Q: 3. Would this SSD be suitable for macOS Catalina?

A: Yes it is!

Q: 4. 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: 5. Origin

A: Mexico

Q: 6. 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: 7. Is this SSD compatible with iMac 21.5 Retina 2017 model?

A: No, this item would be compatible with the following models, 15" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (May 2015), 13" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (March 2015), 15" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (July 2014), 13" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (July 2014), 15" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (October 2013), 13" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (October 2013), 13" MacBook Air (June 2017), 13" MacBook Air (March 2015), 11" MacBook Air (March 2015), 13" MacBook Air (April 2014),11" MacBook Air (April 2014), 13" MacBook Air (June 2013), 11" MacBook Air (June 2013), Mac mini (October 2014).

Q: 8. 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: 9. Is this ssd working with Macbook Pro 13 retina early 2015?

A: The OWC 1TB Aura N2 M.2 SSD for Select 2013 and Later Macs BH #OWS4DAB4MB10 is compatible with a MacBook Pro 13" Early 2015.

Q: 10. Is this device compatible with MacOS Catalina?

A: Yes, it is compatible with MacOS Catalina.