OWC Aura Pro X2 Up to 2TB M.2 SSD for Select MacBook Pro Retina, MacBook Air, Mac Mini and Mac Pro

OWC (Other World Computing, Inc.) announced its line of Aura Pro X2 SSDs for select MacBook Pro Retina, MacBook Air, Mac Mini and Mac Pro models.

The company believes the need for more storage capacity shouldn’t force users into spending $1,300-$4,000+ for a MacBook when a DIY upgrade for a fraction of the cost of a new model keeps Macs running at peak performance for years to come.

Up to 16X capacity
It is easy to underestimate how much storage you need and how fast that original stock drive inside your Mac can fill up, especially with photo and video files, games, or even just email. Aura Pro X2 SSDs are available in capacities up to 2TB, giving users a (up to 16X) boost in space to work and play. Benefiting from nearly a decade of SSD design experience to use less power and run cooler, Aura Pro X2 is a way to upgrade most 2013 to 2017 model year Apple Macs.

Double speed
Up to twice as fast as the original SSDs, the Aura Pro X2 gives older Macs the space and speed to keep up with the demands of today and tomorrow. With read speeds reaching over 3,200MB/s and write speeds of 2,400MB/s, it delivers performance on par with Apple’s latest models. And even at double the original speed, this lineup runs cooler and consumes less power, which is a benefit for longer battery life on the road for those upgrading MacBook Pro laptops.

“It can take years to get your Mac broken in and situated with the keyboard, ports, apps and stickers that make it feel like home, so it can be a bit traumatic when everything starts to slow down, or your drive starts to fail,” said Larry O’Connor, CEO and founder, OWC. “Replacing your original drive with a state-of-the-art SSD is the easiest and most affordable way to bring that old Mac up to modern performance specs, and it can be done in under 10 minutes. We’ve spent more than ten years working on perfecting every aspect of our entire lineup of SSDs, and they are the fastest and most reliable internal replacement SSDs your money can buy.“

Applicable Mac models
The Aura Pro X2 rounds out a substantial array of upgrades and enhancements to the company’s entire line up of SSD models designed specifically for Apple models. This lineup, available for MacBook Air (mid-2013 to 2017), MacBook Pro (Retina, late 2013 to mid-2015), Mac Pro (2013/current model) and Mac mini (late 2014), utilizes the latest flash NAND and controller capabilities from brand firm’s designs. The company has been committed to supporting Apple users with systems new and old for more than 30 years.

DIY upgrade experience
Aura Pro X2 SSD upgrade kits come with Envoy Pro SSD enclosure to re-imagine and re-purpose your original drive. When you remove your factory SSD, it fits into Envoy Pro so you can transfer all your data to the Aura Pro X2 inside your notebook. Once the file transfer is complete, enjoy using your Mac’s original SSD as a fast, external USB 3 drive – bootable, rugged, and versatile as additional storage, backup, or for a range of new purposes.

Pricing and availability
The entire lineup of Aura Pro X2 SSD upgrade kits are backed by a five year 5-warranty and are available at the company’s website as follows: