OWC Aura Pro X 240GB SSD Upgrade Solution for MacBook Pro w/ Retina Display (Late 2013 – Mid 2015) and MacBook Air (Mid 2013 -Mid 2017)
Features:
The best just got better
The newest member of OWC’s Aura family of high performance drives sets the new gold standard SSD upgrade for PCIe equipped Macs, with guaranteed compatibility and capacity to spare. Featuring up to 2.3x faster performance and more efficient power management for longer battery life, the new Aura Pro X raises the bar again.
Designed for High Sierra
Designed for macOS 10.13 High Sierra and beyond, the new Aura Pro X SSDs support the advanced features of APFS, including strong encryption, copy-on-write metadata, space sharing, file and directory cloning, snapshots, fast directory sizing, atomic safe-save primitives, and improved file system fundamentals.
Cutting edge flash technology
Not all flash is created equal. The new Aura Pro X is manufactured with latest 3D MLC NAND flash, delivering superb dependability and unmatched speed. Up to 2.3x faster, it’s the perfect upgrade for your PCIe-equipped Mac.
Take the factory SSD with you
The OWC Aura Pro X upgrade kit includes the award-winning Envoy Pro SSD enclosure, allowing you to easily repurpose the factory-installed Mac Pro SSD as an elegant aluminum-body USB 3.0 external drive for incredible portable performance.
Do it yourself
Upgrading the PCIe-based SSD in your Mac is a simple DIY job. The upgrade kit includes all the tools you need. Our comprehensive, free video installation guides mean an OWC expert is there to walk you through every step of the upgrade.
Guaranteed compatibility, no hassles or hacks
Aura PCIe-based flash storage upgrades are engineered specifically for your Mac, so you’re never forced to compromise your data. No complicated software hacks or TRIM-enablers needed just to get the most from your upgrade. Install, migrate your data, and experience performance like never before and up to eight times more capacity.
Upgrade Easy with OWC
The OWC Aura Pro X upgrade kit comes complete with everything you need for a simple DIY upgrade. And OWC’s comprehensive, free install videos guide you through the process step-by-step. Upgrading your Mac with OWC couldn’t be easier.
240GB Aura Pro X SSD
Specifications:
Product Code | OWCS3DAPT4MB02K![]() |
Specifications | |
NAND | 3D MLC NAND Flash |
Capacity | 240GB useable capacity |
SMART Attributes | Standard |
Native Command Queuing | up to 32 commands |
OS Requirements | macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later |
Reliability | |
TRIM Support | OS Dependent |
Performance | |
Sequential Reads (Compressible Data) | up to 1352MB/s |
Sequential Writes (Compressible Data) | up to 1066MB/s |
Software Requirements | OS |
OS X 10.3 or later | |
Windows XP or later | |
Linux OS with support for USB 3.0 | |
Driver | |
Driver not required | |
Hardware Requirements | Mac or PC featuring USB 3.0 interface |
Bootability | Any Mac that supports booting via USB |
Interface (Chipset) | (1) USB 3.0 Micro-B (PLX USB 3380) |
Performance | Up to 500 MB/s Read and Write |
Note(s) | |
Speeds will vary based on drives used, setup, and other factors. | |
Power | Operation |
Bus-powered via USB port | |
Note(s) | |
Requires USB 3.0 standard powered port. USB 2.0 use not supported or recommended. | |
Environment | Environmental (Operating) |
Dependent on mechanism installed | |
Environmental (Non-Operating) | |
Dependent on mechanism installed | |
Dimensions | Height: 0.4 in (1.0 cm) |
Width: 2.1 in (5.3 cm) | |
Length: 4.5 in (11.4 cm) | |
Weight (without drive) | 3.4 oz (96.4 g) |
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