OWC Aura Pro X SSDs Up to 2TB for Most 2013 and Later Macs

Other World Computing (OWC) announced the availability of Aura Pro X SSDs, integrating the latest NVMe, 3D MLC, and SLC NAND for data performance of up to 1,600MB/s with power efficiencies.

The Aura family of drives has always been a way to upgrade a PCIe equipped Mac, with guaranteed compatibility and storage space to spare. Now, with up to 100% better performance, up to 16x the capacity, and with improved power efficiency for longer battery life, the Aura Pro X line of SSDs takes performance to new level.

Designed for Mac
Built around a NVMe controller, the Aura Pro X Series requires the latest Apple 10.13 ‘High-Sierra’ MacOS. All company’s SSDs enable the advanced features of APFS including encryption, copy-on-write metadata, space sharing, cloning for files and directories, snapshots, fast directory sizing, atomic safe-save primitives, and improved file system fundamentals.

Aura Pro X SSDs begin shipping later this month in capacities of 240GB to 1TB. The 2TB capacity version is expected to ship in mid-November/4Q17.

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Pricing:
The Aura Pro X1 line debut includes:

240GB S3DAPB4MB02 $279.99
480GB S3DAPB4MB05 $419.99
1TB S3DAPB4MB10 $649.99
2TB S3DAPB4MB20 $1,279.99

For users who do not want to upgrade to macOS 10.13 High Sierra, the original Aura line of SSDs is still available for purchase.

Aura Pro X SSDs support more than 50 million Macs in field, including:

MacBook Air (mid-2013 – 2017)
MacBook Pro (Retina, late 2013 – mid 2015)
Mac mini (late 2014)
iMac (late 2013 – 2017)
Mac Pro (late 2013)

“When we introduced our first Aura SSDs over seven years ago, they were a groundbreaking first – and the first of many firsts for this line up. An Aura SSD upgrade is the solution that gives users appreciably more space to create and work – and extends the life and capabilities of the Mac you already have,” says Larry O’Connor, founder and CEO, OWC. “Aura SSDs’ sizable capacity and performance boost allows users to manage and improve efficiency in their workflow, giving them the ability to store and edit vast video, photo and audio libraries, keeping that content secure and intact. At OWC, we are proud to continue the tradition of helping customers get the most out of their Macs with this new line of Aura Pro X SSDs.“

Easy DIY upgrade
Replacing the PCIe-based flash drive in a Mac can be as simple as removing a few screws. The company’s free comprehensive video installation guides mean an firm’s expert is alongside every step of the way.

Aura SSDs are designed in Austin, TX, and are backed by a five-year warranty as well as a lifetime of free, U.S.-based support.