Overview
Unlock Extreme Speed with OWC Express 1M2
Transform your digital environment with the OWC Express 1M2, the pinnacle of portable SSD technology. This enclosure offers you the freedom to create an ultra-fast drive tailored to your needs, whether you're upgrading an existing SSD or seeking the convenience of a high-speed, ready-to-use solution. The Express 1M2 guarantees to elevate your data management to unprecedented levels of performance and reliability.
Unrivalled Speed for Professionals
Boasting speeds up to 3151MB/s, the Express 1M2 stands as OWC's fastest portable SSD enclosure, designed to harness the full potential of USB4 technology. Perfect for professionals and creatives alike, it ensures your 4K video editing, and data-intensive applications run smoother than ever, while offering unmatched compatibility with a wide range of devices from the past and present.
DIY Flexibility at Its Finest
Embrace the DIY spirit with the Express 1M2 by either repurposing an old drive or integrating a new one. With support for any NVMe M.2 2230, 2242, or 2280 SSD, including OWC Aura SSDs up to 8.0TB, you're empowered to build a storage solution that truly meets your specific requirements and readiness for future technological advancements.
Designed for the Demands of Tomorrow
The Express 1M2 is meticulously engineered to handle the most demanding workflows. Its robust aluminium heat sink design ensures your drive operates at optimal temperatures, avoiding thermal throttling and maintaining consistent performance. The secure screw-together assembly provides your SSD with unparalleled protection, while the possibility for cross-platform compatibility with MacDrive software offers seamless integration into any setup.
Essential for:
- Photo and Video Professionals: Offers a reliable, high-speed editing and backup solution, ideal for managing 8K RAW, 4K slow-motion footage, ProRes, and other high-definition content.
- Digital Imaging Technicians (DITs): Assemble your preferred NVMe SSD to achieve superior offload speeds and thermal stability, surpassing Thunderbolt's capabilities.
- Performance Enthusiasts: Clone and manage data with exceptional speed, making it a perfect external enclosure for high-performance needs.
Step into the future of data management with the OWC Express 1M2. Its unparalleled speed, flexibility, and reliability make it an indispensable tool for professionals looking to optimise their digital workflow. Upgrade today and experience the ultimate in portable SSD technology.
- Lightning-Fast Speeds: Up to 3151MB/s for seamless 4K video editing and instant data access
- Universal USB4 Compatibility: Works effortlessly with USB4, Thunderbolt, and USB-C devices, future-proofing your connectivity
- Robust Aluminium Design: Ensures optimal heat dissipation, maintaining peak performance without thermal throttling
- DIY Versatility: Choose from a range of NVMe M.2 SSDs for a customised storage solution
- Portable and Powerful: Compact, bus-powered design for high-speed storage on the go
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Offers seamless file sharing between Macs and PCs with optional MacDrive software
- Future-Ready Flexibility: Supports today’s and tomorrow’s drives, up to 8.0TB capacity, ready for upscaling
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.
Compatibility
Compatible with the devices listed below.
MacBook
MacBook Air
MacBook Pro
Mac Pro
iMac
Mac mini
Mac Studio
iMac Pro
iPad
Specifications
- 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
- 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
- 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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- 253 g
What's in the box?
- 1 x OWC Express 1M2 External Storage Enclosure
- 1 x 0.3 m USB-C (40Gb/s) Cable
- 1 x Phillips PH1 Screwdriver
- 1 x Getting Started QR Insert Card
Warranty
- 2 Year Limited Warranty
Part Number
- OWCUS4EXP1M2