OWS4EXP1M2

OWCUS4EXP1M2

OWC

Built to handle demanding needs, the Express 1M2 USB4 External SSD Enclosure from OWC / Other World Computing is designed for photo and video professionals, DITs, prosumers, performance enthusiasts, and other creative professionals. Equipped with an NVMe M.2 SSD slot, the Express 1M2 supports one M.2 2230, 2242, or 2280 SSD. Depending on your choice of SSD, data transfer speeds can reach as high as 3836 MB/s, which is fast enough for 8K raw and 4K video in slow motion as well as ProRes and other demanding codecs, plus high-resolution photos in both raw and compressed formats.The Express 1M2 may be formatted for use with macOS 10.13 and later and iPadOS 13 and later, Windows, Chrome, Linux, and Android 13.x. It connects to your host system using a 40 Gb/s USB4 port, but is backward compatible with 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2, which delivers real world speeds of up to 990 MB/s. Its aluminum enclosure offers rugged protection while keeping the drive cool for improved performance. The Express 1M2 may also be used as a boot drive, but only on Mac. It is plug-and-play, meaning no drivers are required for use, while bus power means that the drive is powered solely using the included USB-C cable.The Ultimate Creation Tool Give yourself the ultimate in creative power by building the portable drive of your dreams or choosing an advanced technology OWC Aura SSD powered OWC Express 1M2. Whether repurposing a drive, starting with a new drive, or wanting the convenience of a ready-to-run solution, you will infuse your workflow with the highest performance and reliability with an Express 1M2.As Fast as Your Computer or Device The Express 1M2 is the fastest single portable SSD OWC offers and was purposefully built to maximize the performance capabilities of today and tomorrow's USB4-equipped Mac and Windows computers. Experience speeds up to an astonishing 3836 MB/s when you use the Express 1M2 with most Mac and Windows computers you own from 2020 or later. You can also enjoy highly effective performance (yep... you can edit 4K video, no problem) and flexible compatibility with millions of yesterday's Thunderbolt and USB-C machines and devices. When used with an Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3/M4 Mac the Express 1M2 will run as a 40 Gb/s USB4 device with speeds up to 3189 MB/s. When connected to a USB4 port or a Thunderbolt 4 on a Windows computer, the Express 1M2 will run as a 40 Gb/s USB4 device with speeds up to 3836 MB/s. When used with a Thunderbolt 3 port on an Intel Mac or Windows computers, or a 10 Gb/s USB-C port on an iPad, Mac, or Windows, the Express 1M2 will run as a 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 device with speeds of up to 990 MB/s.Don't Get Fooled Because of OWC's Thunderbolt expertise and their close work with Intel, they are familiar with details that others may overlook. While specific OWC solutions are certified for full speed on Thunderbolt, they (and everyone else) are limited to half that speed with DIY enclosures. USB4 unleashes the Express 1M2 performance capabilities so you can build the drive of your dreams. Unlike budget brand pretenders that do not follow Intel specifications and will leave you feeling fooled and disappointed in far lower speeds the Express 1M2's USB4 connectivity assures you of the maximum speed and reliability you count on and expect from every OWC solution.The Power of DIY Build your Express 1M2 with a brand new drive or re-task an existing drive replaced during an upgrade. Or, make it simple by choosing a pre-built proven OWC reliable solution. Whatever your decision, the Express 1M2 gives you the power to make it happen.Use Today's and Tomorrow's Drives Designed to support almost any NVMe M.2 2230, 2242, or 2280 SSD, the Express 1M2 gives you the freedom of flexibility to use a wide variety of drives, including OWC Aura SSDs up to 8TB capacity, and it is ready for tomorrow's 16TB and future capacities without limit.Built to Handle Demanding Needs You'll never have to worry about thermal throttling because form meets