OWC Aura Pro 6G 250GB Solid State Drive and Envoy USB 3.0 Enclosure Kit for MacBook Air (2012) - Silver

The OWC Aura Pro 6G 250GB Solid State Drive and Envoy Storage Solution is a complete upgrade kit designed specifically for the MacBook Air (Mid 2012). It combines a high-performance internal SSD with a sleek external enclosure, allowing you to repurpose your original drive as a portable USB 3.0 storage device. With read and write speeds up to 500 MB/s, this kit breathes new life into your MacBook Air, providing faster boot times, quicker application launches, and ample storage capacity.

Advantages

This kit offers a seamless upgrade path: replace your MacBook Air's internal drive with the Aura Pro 6G SSD for a significant performance boost, then use the included Envoy enclosure to turn your original SSD into a fast, bus-powered external drive. The anodized aluminum enclosure matches the MacBook Air's aesthetics and requires no external power. The SandForce controller and synchronous MLC NAND ensure reliable, high-speed data transfer.

Suitable for

• MacBook Air (Mid 2012) models A1465 and A1466
• Users seeking to upgrade internal storage and repurpose the original drive
• Professionals and creatives needing fast, portable external storage

Key specifications

• Storage Capacity: 250 GB
• SSD Interface: SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III)
• Form Factor: Proprietary Blade (for MacBook Air 2012)
• Sequential Read Speed: Up to 500 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed: Up to 500 MB/s
• Enclosure Interface: USB 3.0 (backward compatible with USB 2.0)
• Enclosure Material: Anodized Aluminum
• Power Source: Bus-powered via USB
• Compatibility: macOS, Windows, Linux
• Warranty: 3 Years

Recommendations

For optimal performance, ensure your MacBook Air is running the latest compatible macOS version. The SSD supports TRIM, which helps maintain performance over time. This kit is an ideal solution for extending the life of your 2012 MacBook Air while gaining a fast external drive.