Up your laptop's storage and speed with the OWC 240GB Aura N2 M.2 SSD for Macs 2013+from OWC. Designed specifically for select Mac laptops, this 240GB SSD features a custom blade M.2 form factor and utilizes the PCIe 3.1 x4 interface. This design results in read and write speeds up to 2193 and 948 MB/s. Error-correcting code (ECC) ensures this drive prevents data errors before they cause issues, while 7% overprovisioning allows this drive to execute background optimizations for performance gains. The OWC Aura N2 uses a Silicon Motion SM2263XT controller and QLC V-NAND memory technology and supports standard S.M.A.R.T. and TRIM functionality.

This drive is compatible with the following Mac laptops: MacBook Pro 15" Mid 2015, 2014, and 2013; MacBook Pro 13" Early 2015, 2014, and 2013; and MacBook Air 13" Mid 2017, Early 2015, Early 2014, and Mid 2013. It is also compatible with the Accelsior 1A Apple Factory SSD PCIe adapter card. Furthermore, this drive can be installed in the Mac mini Late 2014 model, the Macmini7.1, using additional tools and hardware, available separately.

240GB Storage Capacity    Custom Blade M.2 Form Factor    PCIe 3.1 x4 Interface    Read Speeds up to 2193 MB/s    Write Speeds up to 948 MB/s    Silicon Motion SM2263XT Controller    QLC V-NAND Memory Technology    Error-Correcting Code (ECC)    S.M.A.R.T & TRIM Support    For Select 2013 and Later Macs

This drive is compatible with the following Mac laptops: MacBook Pro 15" Mid 2015, 2014, and 2013; MacBook Pro 13" Early 2015, 2014, and 2013; and MacBook Air 13" Mid 2017, Early 2015, Early 2014, and Mid 2013. It is also compatible with the Accelsior 1A Apple Factory SSD PCIe adapter card. Furthermore, this drive can be installed in the Mac mini Late 2014 model, the Macmini7.1, using additional tools and hardware, available separately.

Aura N2 expands your Mac with up to 240GB of storage space, so you can add to your media, games, and apps without picking favorites. QLC NVMe technology provides read and write speeds up to 2193 and 948 MB/s.

Aura N2 combines speed and stamina to prepare your Mac for the short race and the long haul. Engineered with advanced SLC caching, this SSD provides burst performance for a faster and more responsive experience. Plus, the extra storage and speed can increase the working life of your Mac by years.

Small-capacity SSDs for Mac can fill up quickly, especially with photo and video files, games, or even your email. This 240GB Aura N2 SSD gives you more space to work and play. Calibrated to use less power and run cooler, Aura N2 offers an optimized storage solution for your PCIe-equipped Mac.

Aura N2 SSD upgrades are precisely engineered for your Mac laptop, so you don'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 performance of flash storage.

OWC SSDs perform maintenance tasks in the background that optimize the health, performance, and endurance of your drive. These jobs take advantage of available, unwritten areas on the SSD. Aura N2 storage reserves 7% of the overall capacity as free space at all times. With this allocated free space, Aura N2 SSDs can perform these normal maintenance tasks making your drive more stable, dependable, and ultimately a safer place to store your data.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. 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: 2. Is compatible with OWC MINISTACK STX?

A: Yes, the OWC 8TB Aura P12 M.2 Internal SSD is compatible with the OWC MINISTACK STX.

Q: 3. The specs rate this at 600 TBW, but the OWC web page has it at 6820 TBW under "Endurance" can you clarify this?

A: The OWC 4TB Aura P12 M.2 Internal SSD has an endurance rating of 6820 TBW. 800 TBW refers to the 480 GB model of this SSD which has a lower endurance rating.

Q: 4. will these work in the OWC 4m2 enclosure? If not, which RAID enclosure with at least 4 slots is recommended?

A: Yes, the OWC 4TB Aura Pro IV PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD is compatible with the OWC Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure.

Q: 5. In one part of the description it says it's TLC. In another part it says it uses "Dynamic SLC caching". Is the drive TLC or SLC?

A: This OWC 8TB Aura Ultra IV PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD is SLC. https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/P4U8T1PT08/

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. Does the ECC require any functionality from the host motherboard?

A: Not all motherboards are made to support ECC RAM. However, ECC RAM will work in a non-ECC motherboard… as long as it is unbuffered. If the CPU or motherboard doesn't support ECC, the board will recognize it as non-ECC RAM and continue to work as normal.

Q: 8. 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: 9. Would this SSD be suitable for macOS Catalina?

A: Yes it is!

Q: 10. Hi, will this work in ps5?

A: No, the OWC 8TB Aura P12 M.2 Internal SSD BH #OWS4DAQ12ST8 is not compatible with the PS5.