Storage Drives

OWC 16TB Mercury Elite Pro USB (5Gb/s) External Hard Drive - Up to 252 MB/s Real World Speed - High Capacity Hard Drive - Durable All Metal Construction - Universally Compatible USB 3.2 - 3 Year Limited Warranty Learn More

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

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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)

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Configured For Your Workflow

Now with an updated design, Mercury Pro is the premier drive to bring optical media back to your workflow. With a sleek, durable aluminum chassis, and high-speed USB 3.0 interface, Mercury Pro delivers reliable performance that matches its good looks. It's cooler, quieter, and better than ever.

Universal USB 3.0 Connectivity

The new Mercury Pro is plug-and-play compatible with both Mac and PC workflows, making it your versatile premium optical drive. With high-speed USB 3.0 connectivity, playback of optical media, data transfer, and archive all happen as fast as possible, with bandwidth to spare.

M-DISC - The Perfect Long-Term Archive Solution

The OWC Mercury Pro supports the revolutionary M-DISC format, making it the ideal solution for reliable long-term backup and archiving. Compared to other recordable storage media like DVDs and Tape, M-DISC offers superior reliability and protection against data loss that will last a thousand years (or more)!

M-DISCs use a proprietary layer made from inorganic, rock-like material for permanent data storage, protected from data rot and extremes of light, humidity and temperature change. Once written, the M-DISC can be read or played on any quality DVD drive that supports the common DVD+R/RW format. Shop our selection of M-DISC Optical Media.

Reliability and Support You Can Count On

Like all OWC drives, the Mercury Pro is built to the highest standards of reliability and performance.

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Aura Ultra III NVMe M.2 SSD gears up your system for media heavy projects or breakthroughs in your favorite hardware-punishing games. Using NVMe technology designed for flash memory, Aura Ultra III provides a perfectly optimized blend of speed and reliability features to reach speeds up to 3400MB/s, so you can stream high-res video and graphics files without a glitch. With a built-in SLC caching technique, the drive delivers ultra-fast write speeds up to 3000MB/s optimized to endure your render queue.

Inside-Out Versatility

Aura Ultra III is a versatile SSD that's at home in an enclosure or loaded on your PC's motherboard. In an external drive, Aura Ultra III offers dependable speed and data protection for on-location downloads of large media files - 8K video, high-res photo, and audio files. With faster data transfer in the field, you can quickly get to the next phase of your project.

Internally, Aura Ultra III adds a new performance dimension to your PC that can equate to faster previews, renders and processing in audio and VFX programs. Gaming with Aura Ultra III creates a new realm of speed and responsiveness, giving you an extra edge on the competition.

Built to Outlast

Engineered with fail-safes, Aura Ultra III is optimized for the best and longest working life, especially in write-intensive workflows. From running double checks on data and correcting errors to ensuring the uniform use of its flash media, this SSD is calibrated for endurance as a factory pre-set.

Aura Ultra III is overprovisioned at 7%, meaning it has extra NAND cells on standby to increase longevity and preserve performance.

Service and Support

OWC is proud to introduce Aura Ultra III to its lineup of industry leading SSDs. Optimized for work and play, Aura Ultra III is backed by OWC's industry-leading warranty and free USA-based lifetime support. Our support teams are available to answer questions, troubleshoot, and help you get the most from your new SSD.

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The Ultimate Creation Tool

Give yourself the ultimate in creative power by building the portable drive of your dreams or choosing an advanced technology OWC Aura SSD powered OWC Express 1M2. Whether repurposing a drive, starting with a new drive, or wanting the convenience of a ready-to-run solution, you will infuse your workflow with the highest performance and reliability with an Express 1M2.

Ultra-Fast

Up to 3151MB/s real-world performance

Ultra-Compatible

Use with USB4, Thunderbolt, and USB-C computers and devices

Ultra-Reliable

Aircraft grade aluminum offers rugged protection of your SSD while silently keeping drive cool for consistent top speed

Powerful Choices

Build your own drive or select OWC Aura SSD powered solution

Flexible DIY

Use your choice of NVMe M.2 2230, 2242, or 2280 SSD

Portable

Bus-powered and palm-sized for convenient use anywhere

Complete

Includes USB-C (40Gb/s) cable and screwdriver for assembly

As Fast as Your Computer or Device

The Express 1M2 is the fastest single portable SSD we offer and was purposefully built to maximize the performance capabilities of today and tomorrow's USB4 equipped Macs and PCs. Experience up to an astonishing 3151MB/s speed when you use the Express 1M2 with most Macs and PCs you own from 2020 and newer. You can also enjoy highly effective performance (yep...you can edit 4K video no problem) and flexible compatibility with millions of yesterday's Thunderbolt and USB-C machines and devices

Don't Get Fooled

Because we're widely considered the Thunderbolt experts and work very closely with Intel, we know all the little details that others overlook. While specific OWC solutions are certified for full speed on Thunderbolt, we (and everyone else) are limited to half that speed with DIY enclosures. USB4 unleashes the Express 1M2 performance capabilities so you can build the drive of your dreams. Unlike budget brand pretenders that do not follow Intel specifications - and will leave you feeling fooled and disappointed in far lower speeds - the Express 1M2's USB4 connectivity assures you of the maximum speed and reliability you count on and expect from every OWC solution.

The Power of DIY

Build your Express 1M2 with a brand-new drive. Retask an existing drive replaced during an upgrade. Or make it simple by choosing a pre-built proven OWC reliable solution. Whatever your decision, Express 1M2 gives you the power to make it happen.

Use Today's and Tomorrow's Drives

Designed to support any NVMe M.2 2230, 2242, or 2280 SSD, the Express 1M2 gives you the freedom of flexibility to use any drive today - including OWC Aura SSDs up to 8.0TB capacity - as well as being ready for tomorrow's 16TB and future capacities without limit.

Built to Handle Demanding Needs

You'll never have to worry about thermal throttling because form meets function with the Express 1M2. Its solid aluminum heat sink design ensures proper heat dissipation so you can depend on consistent maximum performance. Unlike a snap together toolless enclosure, Express 1M2 screws together to securely protect your drive inside its rugged enclosure. And when you need to share the Express 1M2, it can work cross-platform with Macs and PCs using OWC MacDrive software (available separately) for peace between the platforms.

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The OWC Mercury On-The-Go USB 3.0 & 2.0 Storage Solution provides maximum storage in an ultra-portable, totally bus powered design!

Stylishly engineered in a sleek, impact-resistant acrylic enclosure, the Mercury On-The-Go Pro incorporates shock-isolation technology to give maximum protection for your precious data inside. The Mercury On-The-Go Pro is a true must-have for users like you who are seeking High-Performance and Highly Reliable storage weighing less than 11 ounces and that is small enough to fit in your pocket.

Outstanding Features

Built with the fastest and most reliable Solid State Drive on the market today. The Mercury Electra 6G SSD line features industry leading SandForce® DuraClass Technologies:

• DuraWrite™ extends the endurance of your Solid State Drive (SSD).
• Intelligent Block Management & Wear Leveling automatically distributes data evenly across the entire SSD.
• Intelligent Read Disturb Management spreads the active read/write across the flash components eliminating data corruption caused by constant use.
• Intelligent "Recycling" for advanced free space management gradually re-writes data across the SSD over time to ensure data never gets corrupted.
• RAISE™ (Redundant Array of Independent Silicon Elements) protects the data on your drive similar to having a RAID setup.
• Best-in-Class ECC Protection for longest data retention and drive life.

Compact and Versatile

If you're looking for one of the most compatible mass storage solutions made, look no further! The OWC Mercury On-The-Go drive is all you'll need! The OWC Mercury On-The-Go has what it takes to truly work cross platform. The Mercury On-The-Go Pro is bus-powered, so it doesn't require an AC adapter!

Cool and Silent

The OWC Mercury On-The-Go's fanless design offers near silent operation while still keeping your drive cool. The built-in aluminum heatsink underneath the drive and passthrough cooling vents on the top of the case work in tandem to provide optimum results.

SuperSpeed Ready, Yet Backward Compatible

The OWC Mercury On-The-Go can be used with any Macintosh or PC with a USB 3.0 & 2.0 port. Now you can have SuperSpeed performance up to 500MB/s and compatibility with legacy machines!

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The fastest NVMe M.2 SSD solution for ultrabooks, notebooks, AIO computers, Chromebooks, mini PCs, and external drives

Punch Up Your Performance

The Aura P13 Pro might be small, but it delivers a heavyweight performance punch upgrade to computers and devices that use a 2242-sized M.2 SSD. It's the fastest compact SSD option on the market today with speeds up to 2771MB/s1. Rip through production-level audio, design, and photography workflows. Transfer and back up files faster. Load apps or games nearly instantaneously. Whatever your storage performance desire, the Aura P13 Pro takes you from contender to champ.

Goes the Distance

Whether you're editing large format video in the field on an ultra-thin notebook or using Affinity Photo to do delicate image retouching on an all-in-one machine, the Aura P13 Pro helps you go the distance. By incorporating advanced flash management technology along with SLC caching technology, the Aura P13 Pro delivers exceptional transfer speeds with the highest attainable reliability of the drive and your data.

Ready for the Rough Stuff

With no moving parts, the Aura P13 Pro is the ideal SSD contender for pocket-sized rugged portable drives like the Envoy Pro Elektron. You can edit/save work files or take your favorite games and music with you to play in the dirtiest and wettest environments.

Protects Your Digital Life

Your data is irreplaceable, and it needs to be protected. That's why the Aura P13 Pro includes Acronis True Image OWC Data Protection. It's the world's only combination backup and antimalware solution that keeps your data protected from accidents, failures, and malware/ransomware attacks. Backup individual files and folders or schedule a full content backup. Run an antivirus scan of your full system or targeted files. AI-enhanced behavioral detection can even stop malware and ransom attacks in real-time!

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For High Speed Performance and Reliability

Mercury Electra SSDs deliver the latest in flash NAND and controller technology, utilizing SLC and 3D NAND 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.
• StaticDataRefresh manages free space, gradually refreshing data across the SSD over time, preventing data corruption.
• Hardware BCH ECC corrects errors up to 66-bit/1KB 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

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