Storage Drives

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The OWC Envoy Pro Elektron is the fastest, toughest mini USB-C SSD in the galaxy. This crushproof, dustproof, and waterproof drive pushes the bandwidth of the USB-C interface to the max so you can edit and save anywhere, anytime. We aren't the only ones singing its praises. The OWC Envoy Pro Elektron won theGamesradar+ Editor's Choice Awardand took theRecommended category at Windows Central. The OWC Envoy Pro Elektron was a2021 honoree at CES Innovation Awardsand was reader-nominated for the2020 Future Tech Awards. Experience for yourself why critics around the world are raving about the OWC Envoy Pro Elektron - the highly compatible, pocket-sized powerhouse that fits in the palm of your hand.

Since the earliest days of portable computing, "make it smaller, faster, lighter, and rugged," has been a common goal. Pocket-sized, crushproof, dustproof, and waterproof, the OWC Envoy Pro Elektron puts all of your personal and work files in the palm of your hand while pushing the bandwidth of the USB-C (10Gbps) interface to the max so you can edit and save wherever, whenever with virtually any Mac or PC.

With up to 2x faster performance than other portable SSDs¹, you'll feel the speed every time you save, edit, or backup files

Advanced NVMe technology delivers superior performance coupled with built-in OWC reliability²

Plug and play with Macs, PCs, iPad Pros, Chromebooks, and Android tablets from the last decade, current models, and well into the future

The go anywhere storage solution that's half the size of a smartphone

Crushproof, dustproof and waterproof IP67 rated³

At-a-glance LED for confirmation of power and activity status⁴

Install an OS or work with alternate OSes. Startup and launch apps in mere seconds

Connect universally to any USB-C or Thunderbolt computer⁵or device.

Heat-dissipating, aircraft-grade aluminum housing for silent, throttle-free, breakneck performance

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 OWC 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.

Big theoretical performance numbers are certainly eye-catching, but they rarely reflect real-world performance. That's why we take the extra time to run our storage solutions through intensive performance testing. Truthfully listing real-word test results demonstrates "The OWC Difference," and our commitment to your complete satisfaction that the OWC Envoy Pro Elektron will handle your most demanding needs.

Up To1011MB/sReal-World Performance

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

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Mercury Electra SSDs deliver the latest in flash NAND and controller technology, utilizing 3D NAND + SLC caching for long-lasting, power-efficient performance. They offer a powerful combination of performance and reliability for demanding everyday computer users.

THE MERCURY SSD LINE FEATURES:

• Global wear leveling algorithms automatically distribute data evenly and manage program/erase count, maximizing SSD lifespan.
• Static data refresh technology manages free space, gradually refreshing data across the SSD over time, preventing data corruption.
• Hardware ECC corrects errors for superior data retention and drive life.
• S.M.A.R.T and TRIM command support.
• Standby power benefits to extend battery life for laptop road warriors.

HIGH PERFORMANCE INTERNAL STORAGE

This 6G SATA SSD delivers fast, reliable performance. It works as a hard drive upgrade internally and in bus-powered or self-powered external enclosures (any Mac, PC, or enclosure that supports 2.5" SATA drives, must support 7mm drive height).

OWC SSDs have no moving parts, resulting in a quiet, cool, highly rugged storage solution that also offers near instantaneous system response. With real world speeds over to 500MB/s, the OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD line delivers unbeatable performance.

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Astonishingly, Mind-Blowingly Holy Cow Fast

Whether it leaves you speechless in amazement or uttering colorful phrases, the Accelsior 8M2 can be summed up in one definitive sentence:

It's the fastest, highest capacity PCIe SSD in the galaxy.

This beast destroys performance barriers and every PCIe SSD on the market today. So much so that we considered naming it the Annihil8r! We continuously push the boundaries of SSD capabilities so you can realize your true potential. With the Accelsior 8M2, we're taking you beyond your wildest dreams and into the most demanding applications imaginable with certified reliability. From M&E postproduction, to real-time AI, to huge dataset climate research... you now have the power to confidently reach higher.

Obliterates Workflow Bottlenecks

As storage performance innovators, we know that bottlenecks cramp your style. The Accelsior 8M2 was purposely created to be the fastest drive you can use in any workflow. With eight on-board NVMe SSDs and speeds up to 12,000MB/s on the PCIe Gen 3 equipped 2019 Mac Pro, video editors have the real world speed for sustaining the most demanding VFX, color, and high-end video editing including seamless playback of:

• 16 streams of 8K ProRes444 in Final Cut Pro X
• 8 streams of 12K ProRes444 in Final Cut Pro X
• 9 streams of 4K 16bit EXR in DaVinci Resolve

Now you have the overhead to go faster, process more, and save almost limitlessly.

Ultra-Reliable Design

Creating the fastest PCIe SSD meant combining bold engineering with the latest technology. Each of the Accelsior 8M2's eight NVMe SSDs run at their full x4 lanes of PCIe Gen 3 data throughput. All that insanely fast speed is pumped through a full PCIe x16 lane architecture. And to ensure Accelsior 8M2 keeps running at peak speed for the long haul, there's a quiet cooling fan in the aircraft grade aluminum heat sink. And when PCIe Gen 4 SSDs and systems become more widely available, it's an easy upgrade to experience speeds over 26,000MB/s on a PCIe Gen 4 machine, No compromises. No surrender. Just the ultra-reliable performance that Mac and PC users have come to depend on from OWC storage solutions.

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The Ultimate 'Works with Everything' Pocket-Sized SSD

You spoke. We listened. From everyday users, business road warriors, seasoned tech reviewers, to pro content creators, we heard loud and clear the Envoy Pro mini was dearly missed. Everyone loved how easy it was to take, access, save, and share their data anywhere, anytime. Not wanting to create just an update, we knew we had to infuse a successor with serious innovation worthy of its revered name and your go anywhere, multi-platform storage needs. After undergoing intensive development culminating with a patented design, it is our great pleasure to unveil the latest Envoy Pro mini as the ultimate works with everything pocket-sized SSD.

Looks Can Be Deceiving

Don't be deceived, the Envoy Pro mini is no ordinary thumb drive or USB flash drive. Nestled underneath its machined aluminum heat-dissipating housing is the same top-tier componentry and advanced flash technology found in our desktop SSDs. This small drive is a full-fledged high-performance SSD that delivers the performance, reliability, and longevity that has made OWC the SSD leader since 2010.

Works with Everything

You can use the Envoy Pro mini with literally millions of USB and Thunderbolt (USB-C) Macs, PCs, Linux servers, iPads Chromebooks, and more introduced over the past fifteen years. Whether you have a brand-new or legacy device, the Envoy Pro mini is the universally compatible high performance storage solution For All Computerkind.™

Boot, Backup, Beats and Blockbusters

Launch your OS and apps on a remote machine. Backup important data, a business presentation, or classroom project. Capture some sweet drumbeats in a 24-track session or rock the beat from your DJ deck. Watch a blockbuster movie on a Smart TV. Whatever your data desire, the Envoy Pro mini lets you do it all:

• Store photos, videos, movies, music, and documents
• Consolidate files from multiple smaller drives for faster, more convenient access
• Migrate data from an existing machine to a new computer
• Free up space on a computer's internal drive to improve performance
• Schedule Time Machine or File History backups of important business data and irreplaceable personal photos
• Create a secondary/portable OS boot drive
• Explore, share and travel with large Affinity Photo and Adobe Photoshop master files
• Record tracks on a multitrack mixer
• Utilize large sample libraries within audio projects
• Create a portable Steam games library
• Expand game storage of console gaming systems

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High Performance Internal Flash Storage Upgrade

Designed for Mac

Once again, OWC provides Mac users an upgrade path that delivers phenomenal performance, functionality, and reliability! Whether it's for a base-model 11-inch MacBook Air from 2010 with a 64GB SSD, the top of the line 13-inch 256GB model from 2011, or any model in between, an OWC Aura Pro 6G SSD is the best enhancement for the MacBook Air. Just like other OWC upgrades, we include a free 'how-to' video to make this an easy and money-saving DIY upgrade.

More Speed, More Capacity for MacBook Air

OWC Aura Pro SSDs provide a noticeable increase in performance over the factory SSDs for all MacBook Air models:

• Increase capacity up to 16x the 11-inch base models
• Increase capacity up to 8x the 13-inch base models
• MacBook Air (2011) - Get 6G speeds up to 530MB/s, 2.5x faster than factory original
• MacBook Air (2010) - Get 3G speeds up to 275MB/s, 1.3x faster than factory original

Better by Design

OWC redesigned its 3rd generation of OWC Aura Pro 6G SSDs with premium 3D NAND Flash and the latest controller technology to operate cooler and consume less power, resulting in improved battery life for your MacBook Air. OWC SSDs are engineered to be the best for Mac, undergoing a rigorous multi-stage lab testing process to deliver absolute reliability at maximum performance long into the future.

• SLC caching algorithm accelerates burst performance
• Global wear leveling algorithm automatically distributes data evenly and manages program/erase count, maximizing SSD lifespan
• Data refresh technology ensures data integrity, gradually refreshing data across the SSD over time
• ECC protection combines LDPC hard and soft decoding with advanced algorithm to detect and correct errors throughout the entire SSD data path
• Advanced security protocols support AES 128/256-bit full-drive encryption

More Capacity, More Speed, More Performance

• Add a high-performance OWC Aura 6G SSD to your iMac
• Increase capacity and speed. Up to 1TB of 6G SSD performance
• 3-year OWC SSD warranty
• Backed by free DIY install videos and expert support

Upgrading your iMac with an OWC SSD is the performance pathway to a total system boost with Aura 6G for iMac. OWC provides Mac users with a complete upgrade solution that delivers higher performance and reliability. Create an ultra-fast SSD boot drive, add up to 1TB of extra capacity and get the most from your Mac. Aura SSDs are custom engineered for iMac, and add the flexibility to expand capabilities far beyond factory limitations.

Industry leading controller technologies deliver outstanding performance and reliability.

• Aggressive data management keeps drives working at full potential even when full.
• Hardware error correction yields superior data retention and drive health
• Gold-standard compression and even data distribution maximizes write performance and drive endurance.

A True DIY upgrade

A comprehensive set of tools, with everything you need to install the Aura SSD, brings a complete diy upgrade within your reach. Includes drivers, screws, glass removal suction cups, and screen adhesive so you can get the job done yourself.

Better by Design

Aura 6G SSD for iMac is designed and built with premium tier-1 NAND flash and backed by a 3-year warranty. OWC SSDs are engineered to be the best for Mac, undergoing a rigorous 7- stage lab testing process to deliver absolute reliability at maximum performance long into the future.

Continuing the Legacy

The Mercury Elite Pro began OWC's rich, storied history of storage solution innovations nearly 20 years ago. It has lasted the test of time by continuing to offer an incomparable blend of performance, quality, and value in a single-drive storage solution. The latest generation upholds our commitment to excellence and offers customers convenient access to their data with even more space and higher transfer speeds.

An Essential External Solution for Everyone

Photos, music, and videos are a part of everyday digital life. Add in presentations, reports, record-keeping, and correspondence, and the result is a staggering amount of data that needs to be stored in a single, accessible location. The Mercury Elite Pro is an essential desktop drive for creative pros, small businesses, home office users, and families with ever-growing storage capacity needs.

Housed in a rugged, solid aluminum enclosure, the Mercury Elite Pro is built for modern data management with a high performance 3.5-inch 7200RPM hard drive. It can be used for a variety of personal and business needs including:

• Pro-level video editing projects
• Time Machine and File History backups of important business data and irreplaceable personal photos
• Consolidating files from multiple smaller drives to a single location for faster, more convenient access
• Migrating data from an existing machine to a new computer
• Expanding game storage of console gaming systems
• Freeing up space on a computer's internal drive to improve performance

Purposefully Designed

Offering an ideal blend of form and function, the Mercury Elite Pro's fanless, brushed aluminum chassis provides maximum heat dissipation to run quietly cool while the shock isolation design keeps the drive - and your data - safe and protected. It fits discreetly on any desktop with the included vertical orientation stand. You can also place it horizontally, using the included non-skid rubber feet, and even stack multiple units to create a capacity "tower of power".

Ready for Play

The Mercury Elite Pro isn't just all work and no play. Besides saving and backing up computer data or functioning as a workhorse drive on set or in the edit suite, it can be used to watch videos, listen to music, and view pictures through your gaming console or attached directly to your Smart TV.

Gain Critically Needed Gaming Space

With their stunning realism, modern games have grown to an average of 40GB per game. That means PS4 and Xbox One gaming system's standard 500GB internal drive will only hold 12 "regular" games. How do you play more games - including 4K games that are up to 100GB in size - without uninstalling other games? Easy ... for every 1TB of Mercury Elite Pro capacity you add as external storage to your console, you'll gain space to store up to 24 average-sized games. Besides eliminating the limitations of your internal capacity, you'll gain the ability to offload the games you play most regularly and potentially load and save them faster.

High Performance Internal Flash Storage Upgrade

Designed for Mac

Once again, OWC provides Mac users an upgrade path that delivers phenomenal performance, functionality, and reliability! Whether it's for the base 11" model only offering a 64GB SSD or the base 13" model offering just a 128GB SSD, installing an Aura Pro 6G SSD is the best enhancement for the 2012 MacBook Air. Just like other OWC upgrades, we include a free 'how-to' video to make this an easy and money-saving DIY upgrade.

More Speed, More Capacity for MacBook Air

OWC Aura Pro SSDs provide a noticeable increase in performance over the factory SSDs for all MacBook Air models:

• Increase capacity up to 16x the 11-inch base model
• Increase capacity up to 8x the 13-inch base model
• Get write speeds up to 495MB/s, 27% faster than factory original
• Get read speeds up to 530MB/s, 9.5% faster than factory original

Better by Design

OWC redesigned its 3rd generation of OWC Aura Pro 6G SSDs with premium 3D NAND Flash and the latest controller technology to operate cooler and consume less power, resulting in improved battery life for your MacBook Air. OWC SSDs are engineered to be the best for Mac, undergoing a rigorous multi-stage lab testing process to deliver absolute reliability at maximum performance long into the future.

• SLC caching algorithm accelerates burst performance
• Global wear leveling algorithm automatically distributes data evenly and manages program/erase count, maximizing SSD lifespan
• Data refresh technology ensures data integrity, gradually refreshing data across the SSD over time
• ECC protection combines LDPC hard and soft decoding with advanced algorithm to detect and correct errors throughout the entire SSD data path
• Advanced security protocols support AES 128/256-bit full-drive encryption

Rugged. Reliable. Revolutionary. Built like a tank for go anywhere ruggedness. Bus-powered with a built-in cable for ultra convenience. Jaw-dropping mind-blowing revolutionary real-world speed over 6000MB/s. Envoy Ultra gives you the best of everything in the palm of your hand with reliability you can count on from the proven global leader of Thunderbolt innovations.

• Ultra-Fast: Over 6000MB/s...up to 2x faster than Thunderbolt 4 and USB4
• Ultra Maximizer: Gets the most speed possible from Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and USB4 machines
• Ultra Ready: Easily handle daily data needs to pro level creative projects while matching internal storage performance
• Ultra Compatible: Works with Macs, PCs, iPad Pros, Chromebooks, and Surface devices with Thunderbolt or USB4
• Weatherproof: Protects data from dust, drops, and downpours
• Ultra Convenient: Bus-powered with built-in Thunderbolt cable
• Ultra Silent: Fanless, heat dissipating aluminum design

Be Your Best with the Best With the best data transfer rates available in an external drive, Envoy Ultra is the ultimate solution when you need to be your best:

• DITs needing a high-performance shuttle drive for backups.
• Professional video editors working with high bitrate codecs at high resolutions from cinema cameras.
• VFX artist and colorists handling DPX/EXR sequences.
• Sports, wedding, and high-volume photographers seeking the highest workflow efficiency.
• Performance enthusiasts seeking an external SSD with performance that matches internal storage.
• Gamers wanting fastest load times, lag-free performance, and quick social shares of their gameplay.

Maximum Performance and Compatibility Envoy Ultra utilizes advanced Thunderbolt 5 technology for a one-two performance punch that lets you match your machine's internal storage speed. You'll also blow away bottleneck barriers when you connect Envoy Ultra to Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 machine. Simply connect Envoy Ultra's built-in cable to start enjoying maximum performance with maximum compatibility. Envoy Ultra Connected to:

• Thunderbolt 5 - Real world speeds over 600MB/s
• Thunderbolt 4 - Real world speeds over 2800MB/s up to 3800MB/s
• Thunderbolt 3 - Real world speeds up to 2800MB/s (Mac only)