Storage Drives

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!

Includes the Powerful SpeedTools Utility Suite for Mac
The comprehensive Mac utility used by professionals for accurate Mac diagnosis and maintenance.

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Get Back in the Game

After years of good, hard work, storage on your Mac is getting tight and load times and data transfers lag. You've invested years of gear, programs and customizations and it's not the time to switch. Upgrade with OWC Aura® N2 to make your Mac fast and more spacious than ever - for a fraction of the cost of a new model - and keep everything else just the way you like it.

Stretch Out and Run

Aura N expands your Mac with up to 1TB of storage space, so you can add to your media, games, and apps without picking favorites. It's advanced NVMe technology revives read speeds up to 2382MB/s write speeds up to 1732MB/s, giving your Mac the power to run like new again.

Sprints and Marathons

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 incredible 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.

Right-Sized for Work and Play

The smaller stock SSDs for Mac can fill up quickly, especially with photo and video files, games, or even your email. Aura N2 SSDs are available in capacities up to 1TB, giving you more space to work and play. Newly calibrated to use less power and run cooler, Aura N2 is the best way to upgrade your PCIe equipped Mac.

No Hassles or Hacks Compatibility

Aura N2 SSD upgrades are precisely engineered for your Mac laptop, so you'll never 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 great performance of flash storage with up to 8 times the capacity of the original drive.

7% Over Provisioning

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. Always. 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.

Quality That Lasts

Aura N2 SSDs are proudly designed in Austin and are backed by a lifetime of free, award-winning support.

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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.

• 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

No Risk, No Hassle 30-Day Money Back Guarantee.

This 3G 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).
With sequential reads up to 272MB/s and random reads up to 84K IOPS, the OWC Mercury Electra 3G SSD line delivers unbeatable performance that's backed by a 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty.

OWC SSDs have no moving parts, resulting in a quiet, cool, highly rugged storage solution that also offers near instantaneous system response.

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Meet the Fastest OWC SSD Ever Built

When OWC launched its first Solid State Drive in 2010, it was engineered to deliver the same attribute formula that Mac and PC users expected from OWC external storage solutions:

High performance + high reliability + affordable price = The OWC Difference

Nearly a decade later, our commitment to that winning formula remains steadfast as we push the boundaries of leading-edge SSD development with the Accelsior 4M2. It's ideal for uncompromised, data intensive, high bandwidth needs like large format video editing, VR/AR/MR environments, high transactional and complex calculation applications, and extreme gaming.

Accelsior 4M2 houses four OWC Aura Ultra III NVMe M.2 SSDs under a finned heat sink cover that provides silent, throttle-free cooling. These "blade" style SSDs utilize Quad-Level Cell (QLC) 3D NAND with SLC caching and a Phison E12 controller with 7% over-provisioning.

All those "ingredients" combine to deliver over 6,000MB/s real-world speed with the highest reliability possible to satisfy the biggest storage performance appetite.

Highly Versatile with Mobile Possibilities

Whether you have the Mac Pro 2019, a Mac Pro 2012 or 2010, or PC tower, Accelsior 4M2 can go to work for you. As a half-length x8/x16 compatible card, this game-changer offers the versatility you need, so you're not tied to one slot size or limited by a space-confined computer case.

You can also enjoy the performance boosting benefits of Accelsior 4M2 with your Thunderbolt 3-equipped notebook computer, iMac workstation, or slot filled gaming rig. It's plug-and-play easy with a PCIe expansion chassis like theOWC Mercury Helios 3S.

Change Your Reality

Accelsior 4M2 offers performance gains in so many diverse ways that it will change your storage reality:

• Stream and edit high-res video and graphics files without a glitch.
• Experience faster previews, renders, and processing in VFX programs.
• Keep page scenery and textures looking sharp and flowing uninterrupted in virtual reality environments.
• Enhance the realism of augmented reality visualizations.
• Change levels seamlessly and play simulation and MMO games with continuously changing scenery or heavy mods without micro-stuttering.
• Give your computer a significant speed boost with improved system "snappiness," a fast OS boot drive, or a bottleneck-free scratch drive.

The Most Powerful RAID Tool on the Planet.

SoftRAID is the world's fastest and most flexible application to configure, maintain, and protect your RAID volumes on Mac and PC. OWC enclosures include 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium.

• High-PerformanceRAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) volumes
• Predictive Health Monitoringproactively notifies of Volume and Disk issues well before failure - provided on your computer and remotely
• 35+ Years of Experienceof Pro Support to provide peace-of-mind with setup help, ongoing questions, or urgent disk issues
• And many more unique features.
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SoftRAID works with macOS 10.14+, Windows 10+, and Windows Server 2019/2022. M1 Macs require macOS 11.3 or later. SoftRAID is licensed per computer.

Professional Grade = Ready to Work

We understand having confidence in gear reliability is paramount to creative professionals. That's why every Accelsior 4M2 pre-configured solution undergoes a multi-step performance certification prior to shipping. This ensures your Accelsior 4M2 arrives operating properly and immediately ready for demanding use.

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A Legacy of Class-Leading Performance

The best performance and longevity in a 2.5-inch SATA SSD for every use

When the first Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD was launched nearly a decade ago, it was built to be the fastest, most reliable, and longest enduring 2.5-inch SATA Solid State Drive on the market. The evolution of OWC's premier 2.5-inch SATA SSD continues that legacy with up to 5x faster performance over the duration of its capacity versus other drives. If you have a Mac or PC with a 6G SATA drive bay, the Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD is the fastest 2.5-inch SSD available today.

Starts Fast, Stays Fast

Even though many SSDs use low cost, less robust components in their design, they can still offer enticing short term bust speeds which are perfectly suitable for light duty uses. However, these drives are not designed to deliver consistent sustained speeds over their capacity rating, which results in a dramatic slowdown to even hard drive speeds under demanding use.

The fifth generation of Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD was built to start fast and stay fast. Its development began with using the best flash storage components and technology available. Next, after being nearly completely filled to capacity with data, it had to deliver the same high speed as if it were empty. This drive doesn't flinch at any time or capacity level and drop read/write speeds like other drives do...it easily handles the most extreme, mission-critical uses you can throw at it.

Get Your Money's Worth

When a low-priced "commodity" built SSD's performance drops off significantly, many users replace the drive far before all its storage capacity is used to regain that "like new" speed feeling. The Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD was engineered to keep you working full speed ahead over the duration of the drive to deliver an overall lower cost of ownership.

Workhorse Revitalizer

With your investment in apps and time getting that beloved workhorse Mac or PC configured just the way you like; it makes sense to get all the use you can out of the machine before retiring it. By revitalizing your Mac or PC with a Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD, you'll transform your machine with like-new performance with the best performance upgrade available. From faster boots and application launch times to greatly improved system responsiveness, you'll love using your "new" computer for a fraction of the cost of buying the latest model.

Go Big or Go Home

Want to use the Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD in a computer, dock, camera, or external storage enclosure with a 9.5mm height drive bay? Unlike other brand 7mm SSDs that either don't include an adapter or have an edge spacer with limited adhesive surface, the Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD comes with a full-sized spacer for 100% secure and compatible use.

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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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Kind of a Big Deal

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.

Smaller. Faster. Lighter.

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.

Super-fast for All

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

OWC Aura SSD Powered

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

Universally USB Compatible

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

Pocket-Sized

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

Built Like a Tank

Crushproof, dustproof and waterproof IP67 rated³

Informative

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

Bootable

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

Connected

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

Cool

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

Edit. Play. Backup.Do-It-All Twice as Fast

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.

Truth in Numbers

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

? Looks Nice. Plays Rough.

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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The Everything Drive for Everyone

Performance to satisfy demanding pro to everyday personal needs. Highest quality engineering that's made OWC the storage leader since 1988. Universal compatibility to work with millions of computers and devices anywhere. Affordability destined to make it a best-seller. The OWC Envoy offers everything every technology user on the planet could want in an ultra-portable and reliable storage SSD.

Performance for All

Over 1000MB/s speed to handle everything from pro projects to personal data backups

Informative

LED for at glance confirmation of power and activity status

Universally Compatible

Use with past, present, and future USB-C Macs, iPads, PCs, docks, and mobile devices

Complete

Included USB-C cable plugs into millions of USB-C devices anywhere

Ultra-Portable

Palm-sized and bus-powered for convenient use anywhere

Rugged and Fast

Aircraft-grade aluminum protects SSD while ensuring reliable performance

Good. Better. Envoy.

There's good portable SSDs. Better ones. And then there's Envoy, the best performance/feature/cost ratio solution available. Enjoy consistent sustained speeds with the aircraft grade aluminum housing preventing thermal throttling. Fit massive projects in the palm of your hand with enormous storage capacity. Start working immediately by connecting to millions of devices anywhere with the included USB-C cable. While others cut corners on materials, capacity, and the extras, Envoy delivers a best-in-class experience at a budget friendly price.

Works with Everything

Use the Envoy with millions of USB-C, USB4, and Thunderbolt (USB-C) Macs, iPads, PCs, docks, Chromebooks, Android tablets, and Surface devices introduced since 2014. Whether you have a brand-new device or want your drive usage to be future-proofed, Envoy is the universally compatible storage solution For All Computerkind.™

Ideal for All Needs

Whether you're a content creator, business professional, or student, Envoy is the ideal solution for everyone's daily data needs:

• Digital nomads and hybrid employees needing highly mobile daily storage
• Content creators needing to edit video, photos, or audio on-the-go
• Audio producers recording tracks on a multitrack mixer or utilizing large sample libraries
• Students saving and backing up classroom projects and presentations
• Families storing and running Time Machine or File History backups of irreplaceable memories
• Mobile device users wanting to free up their internal storage capacity
• Cameras with direct USB recording to SSD without dropping frames

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