Overview
OWC Express 1M2: Elevate Your Digital Experience
Transform your digital workflow with the unparalleled power of the OWC Express 1M2. Whether you're crafting the ultimate portable drive with cutting-edge OWC Aura SSD technology, repurposing an older drive, or opting for the convenience of a ready-to-use solution, the Express 1M2 stands as your gateway to unmatched performance and reliability.
Blazing Speeds for Tomorrow's Tech
Engineered to unleash the full potential of USB4-equipped Macs and PCs, the OWC Express 1M2 is at the forefront of portable SSD technology. Witness breathtaking speeds of up to 3151MB/s, facilitating smooth 4K video editing and seamless integration with both the latest and legacy Thunderbolt and USB-C devices. Your digital world accelerates, leaving no room for delays.
Customisation at Your Fingertips
The OWC Express 1M2 empowers you with the freedom to create. Whether starting afresh with a brand-new drive, giving purpose to a previous upgrade, or selecting a dependable OWC solution, the choice is yours. Craft your storage solution to meet your unique needs and specifications.
Future-Proof Flexibility
Adaptable and forward-thinking, the Express 1M2 supports any NVMe M.2 2230, 2242, or 2280 SSD. From the expansive capacity of OWC Aura SSDs up to 8.0TB today to the anticipation of tomorrow's 16TB drives and beyond, the Express 1M2 is your enduring companion through the evolution of storage technology.
Designed for the Demands of Creativity
Never compromise on performance with the OWC Express 1M2. Its robust aluminium heat sink architecture ensures optimal heat dissipation, safeguarding against thermal throttling for consistently high performance. A meticulously engineered enclosure, secured with screws, offers your drive the ultimate protection. Cross-platform compatibility with Macs and PCs is facilitated through OWC's MacDrive software, smoothing over any operational differences and ensuring seamless file sharing.
The OWC Express 1M2 is the Ideal Choice for:
- Photo and Video Professionals: Seek no further for an affordable, robust editing and backup solution. Perfect for handling 8K RAW, 4K slow-motion, ProRes, and other intensive formats, as well as high-resolution imagery.
- Digital Imaging Technicians (DITs): Assemble your drive with the NVMe SSD of your choice, benefitting from unparalleled offload speeds and thermal stability, surpassing Thunderbolt's capabilities.
- Prosumers and Performance Enthusiasts: Clone and transfer data at unprecedented speeds, enhancing your external storage game beyond imagination.
Step into the future with OWC Express 1M2 and redefine the limits of your digital creativity and efficiency. Your journey towards unparalleled performance and flexibility starts here.
- Blazing-Fast Speeds: Up to 3151MB/s for ultra-quick file transfers and smooth 4K video editing.
- Broad Compatibility: Works with USB4, Thunderbolt, and USB-C across Macs, PCs, and tablets.
- Durable Design: Aircraft-grade aluminium ensures protection and keeps your drive cool under pressure.
- Flexible DIY Options: Choose or upgrade your drive with any NVMe M.2 2230, 2242, or 2280 SSD.
- Portable Powerhouse: Compact, bus-powered design lets you take your data anywhere securely.
- Seamless File Sharing: Enables easy cross-platform access between Mac and PC with OWC's MacDrive software.
Video
The OWC Express 1M2 was purposefully built to maximise the performance capabilities of today's and tomorrow's USB4-equipped Macs and PCs. It offers photo and video professionals, DITs, and prosumers/performance enthusiasts real-world speeds up to 3151MB/s. It also offers versatile compatibility to work with millions of existing Thunderbolt and USB-C machines and devices.
Specifications
- Total Capacity
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- 4.0TB
- Drive Bays
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- 1 bay supporting: M.2 drives
- Supports M.2 2230, M.2 2242, M.2 2280 "M Key" drives
- Standard Mechanism
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- 1 x 4.0TB OWC Aura Ultra IV PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD
- Mechanisms Supported
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- NVMe M.2 SSD
- Plug and Play
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- Yes
- Drive Interface
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- M.2
- Device Ports
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- 1 x host port - USB4 (USB-C) up to 40Gb/s (5000MB/s)
- Data Transfer Rate (Max)
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- USB4: up to 40Gb/s (or 5000MB/s)
- Chipset
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- USB: ASM2464PD
- Contact Start Stops
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- Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
- Host Port Requirements
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- USB4 or Thunderbolt (USB-C) port
- Mac OS Compatibility
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- macOS 10.13 High Sierra
- macOS 10.14 Mojave
- macOS 10.15 Catalina
- macOS 11.x Big Sur
- macOS 12.x Monterey
- macOS 13.x Ventura
- macOS 14.x Sonoma
- PC OS Compatibility
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- Windows 10 32-bit Edition
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows 11
- Linux OS Compatibility
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- Yes
- Mobile OS Compatibility
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- iPadOS 13
- iPadOS 14
- iPadOS 15
- iPadOS 16
- iPadOS 17
- iOS 17
- Android 13.x
- Other OS Compatibility
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- ChromeOS version 102 and later
- Driver Required
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- No
- External Power Adapter
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- No
- Power Supply
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- Bus-powered
- Security Slot
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- No
- REACH Certification
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- No
- Certifications
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- BSMI, CE, FCC, RCM, VCCI
- Dimensions
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- H: 23 x L: 132 x W: 70 mm
- Weight
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- 260 g
What's in the box?
- 1 x OWC Express 1M2 External Storage Solution
- 1 x 0.3 m USB-C (40Gb/s) Cable
- 1 x Phillips PH1 Screwdriver
- 1 x Getting Started QR Insert Card
Warranty
- 3 Year Limited Warranty
Part Number
- OWCUS4EXP1MT04