Product Overview
Empower your creativity with the OWC Express 1M2. Whether you're building your ideal portable drive or choosing a ready-to-run solution powered by an OWC Aura SSD, the Express 1M2 ensures top-tier performance and reliability. As their fastest single portable SSD, it's designed to maximize the capabilities of today’s and tomorrow’s USB4-equipped Macs and PCs, delivering speeds up to 3151MB/s with most devices from 2020 onward.
OWC OWCUS4EXP1M2 Includes
- (1) OWC Express 1M2 External Storage Enclosure
- (1) 0.3M (12") USB-C (40Gb/s) Cable
- (1) Phillips PH1 Screwdriver
- (1) Getting Started QR Insert Card
- (1) Support Manual for OWC Express 1M2
- 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty
OWC OWCUS4EXP1M2 Features
- Ultra-fast:up to 3151MB/s real-world performance
- Ultra-compatible: use with USB4, Thunderbolt, and USB-C computers and devices
- Ultra-reliable: aircraft grade aluminum offers rugged protection of your SSD while silently keeping drive cool for consistent top speed
- Powerful choices: Build your own drive or select OWC Aura SSD powered solution
- DIY easy: use your choice of NVMe M.2 2230, 2242, or 2280 SSD
- Portable: bus-powered and palm-sized for convenient use anywhere
- Complete: includes USB-C (40Gb/s) cable and screwdriver for assembly
- 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty
OWC OWCUS4EXP1M2 Specifications
- Number of Bays: 1
- Drive Bays:
- 1 bay supporting: M.2 drives
- Supports M.2 2230, M.2 2242, M.2 2280 "M Key" drives
- Mechanisms Supported: NVMe M.2 SSD
- Plug and Play: Yes
- Storage Interface: M.2
- Device Ports: (1) Host Port - USB4 (USB-C) up to 40Gb/s (5000MB/s) - USB 3.0/USB 3.2 backwards compatible
- Data Transfer Rate (Maximum): USB4 : Up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)
- Chipset / Controller: USB: ASM2464PD
- Contact Start Stops: Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
- Host Interface Requirements: USB4 or Thunderbolt (USB-C)1 port
- Mac OS Compatibility:
- 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:
- Windows 10 32-bit Edition
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows 11
- Linux OS Compatibility: Yes
- Mobile OS Compatibility:
- iPadOS 13
- iPadOS 14
- iPadOS 15
- iPadOS 16
- iPadOS 17
- iOS 17
- Android 13.x
- Other OS Compatibility:
- Chrome OS
- ChromeOS version 102 and later
- Driver Required: No
- External Power Adapter: No
- Power Supply: Bus-powered
- Security Slot: No
- Power/Activity LED: Yes
- Housing Color: Silver
- Housing Material: Aluminum
- Dimensions:
- Height: 2.3 cm (0.9 in)
- Length: 13.2 cm (5.2 in)
- Width: 7.0 cm (2.8 in)
- Weight: 253.0 g (0.56 lbs)
- Certifications:
- Reach Certification: Yes
- Country of Origin: Taiwan
- TAA Compliance: Yes
- Ambient Temperature:
- Operating: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
- Non-Operating: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
- Humidity:
- Operating: 8% to 90% non-condensing
- Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
