Aura
PCIe-Based Flash Storage Upgrade for your Mid-2013 or Later Mac.
Up to 16x the capacity for your Apple factory SSD.
Up to 16x the capacity for your Apple factory SSD.
For the first time, upgrade the PCIe-based flash SSD in your mid-2013 or later MacBook Pro with Retina display, MacBook Air, or Mac Pro with up to sixteen times the original capacity. The new Aura SSD continues OWC's dedication to giving you more from your Mac.
Most Mac laptops (2013 and later) include small 128GB or 256GB stock flash SSDs that can fill up quickly with your photos, projects, apps, and email. Aura SSDs are available in 240GB, 480GB, 1.0TB and 2.0TB capacities, delivering up to 16x the capacity of your Mac’s stock flash drive. Or get up to 16x the capacity of your 2013 Mac Pro with 1.0TB, 2.0TB or 4.0TB capacities. Upgrading with an Aura SSD gives you the freedom to do more with your Mac.
Replacing the PCIe-based flash drive in your MacBook Air, MacBook Pro with Retina display, or 2013 Mac Pro is as simple as removing a few screws with the compact screwdrivers included with your upgrade kit. Our free comprehensive video installation guides mean an OWC expert is with you every step of the way.
Your upgrade should be a seamless experience. That’s why Aura SSD upgrade kits come with Envoy Pro1, the beautifully designed, high-performance SSD enclosure to reimagine your Mac’s factory PCIe-based flash drive. When you remove your original flash SSD, it fits perfectly into Envoy Pro so you can transfer all of your data to the new Aura inside your laptop. Once the file transfer is complete, enjoy using your Mac’s factory-installed flash SSD as a fast USB external drive with transfer speeds up to 426MB/s2.
Aura PCIe-based flash storage upgrades are precisely engineered for your Mac laptop, so you’ll never need to compromise your data by relying on complicated software hacks or TRIM-enablers to get the most from your upgrade. Just install, migrate your data, and enjoy the great performance of flash storage with up to eight times the capacity of the factory-installed drive.
Aura SSDs are designed from the ground up for reliable performance and complete compatibility with your Mac. It begins with choosing the highest-quality components, and then engineering a perfect-fit solution that simply works with your computer.
OWC SSDs perform maintenance tasks in the background that optimize the health, performance, and endurance of your flash drive. These jobs take advantage of available, unwritten areas on the SSD. Aura PCIe-based flash storage reserves 7% of the overall capacity as free space. Always. With this allocated free space, Aura SSDs can perform these normal maintenance tasks making your drive more stable, dependable, and ultimately a safer place to store your data.
Aura SSDs for Mid-2013 and Later Macs are proudly designed in Austin, TX, and are backed by a 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty as well as a lifetime of free, award-winning USA-based support.
Blade Only
Kits Include
Specs for mid-2013 or later MacBook Pro with Retina display or MacBook Air
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Technologies Supported
System Requirements
Available Capacities:
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Protection
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Dimensions (MacBook Air Models)
Dimensions (MacBook Pro Models)
Dimensions (MacBook Pro Retina Models)
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Weight (MacBook Air Models)
Weight (MacBook Pro Retina Models)
Specs for 2013 Mac Pro
Controller
SMART Attributes
System Requirements
Available Capacities:
Performance2
Security
Dimensions
Weight
Aura SSDs for Mid-2013 and Later MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Retina Display are compatible with Mac computers with the following model IDs:
1.0TB & 2.0TB: Aura SSDs for Mid-2013 and Later MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Retina Display are compatible with Mac computers with the following model IDs:
An Apple original SSD drive from Mac Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro with Retina display, iMac, and Mac mini models with the model IDs listed below can be installed in to the OWC Envoy Pro enclosure.
Environmental (Non-Operating)
Environmental (Operating)
Mid-2012 to 2013 MacBook Pro with Retina display only
1. OWC Dual Boot Enabler for Apple Boot Camp required for use with Boot Camp utility. Supports Windows 8.1 and Windows 10: Download here.
2. Actual performance may vary depending on host computer, environment, and use conditions.
3. OWC Dual Boot Enabler for Apple Boot Camp required for use with Boot Camp utility. Download here.