OWC Express 1M2 USB4 80Gb/s 8TB Bus-Powered Portable NVMe

The OWC Express 1M2 is a portable NVMe SSD that delivers blistering USB4 performance up to 80Gb/s, making it one of the fastest bus-powered drives available. With a massive 8TB capacity, it provides ample space for 8K video, massive photo libraries, and demanding creative projects, all in a sleek, fanless aluminum enclosure that fits in your pocket.

Advantages

Experience transfer speeds up to 10GB/s—over 2x faster than Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2—so you can move huge files in seconds. The drive is completely bus-powered, requiring no external power adapter, and its passive cooling design ensures silent, reliable operation. Backward compatibility with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.2, and USB 2.0 means it works with virtually any computer, while support for TRIM and UASP maximizes performance and longevity.

Suitable for

• Video editors working with 4K, 6K, or 8K footage
• Photographers managing large RAW image libraries
• Music producers and sound designers with extensive sample collections
• IT professionals needing fast, portable backups
• Gamers expanding storage for large game libraries
• Anyone requiring high-speed data transfer on the go

Key specifications

• Capacity: 8TB NVMe M.2 SSD
• Interface: USB4 (USB-C connector)
• Max data transfer rate: 80 Gb/s (10 GB/s)
• Power: Bus-powered (no external adapter needed)
• Backward compatibility: Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.0, USB 2.0
• Enclosure: Fanless aluminum for silent cooling
• Included cable: USB-C to USB-C (0.7m)
• OS support: macOS, Windows, Linux, iPadOS, Chrome OS
• Features: TRIM support, UASP support, hot-swappable, activity LED
• Certifications: CE, FCC, RoHS, VCCI, RCM
• Colour: Black

Recommendations

For maximum performance, connect to a USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 port. Use the drive for active projects to take advantage of its speed, and back up to larger, slower storage for archival. The fanless design is ideal for quiet environments, but ensure adequate airflow when transferring large files for extended periods.