SSD disk OWC Aura Pro X2 960 GB M.2 PCI Express 3.1 NVMe

OWC Aura Pro X2 960 GB M.2 PCI Express 3.1 NVMe is an internal SSD designed to upgrade compatible Mac laptops. It provides a large 960 GB capacity and high transfer speeds (up to 3194 MB/s read and 2488 MB/s write) using 3D TLC NAND, enabling faster boot times, quicker file transfers and improved overall system responsiveness while remaining energy-efficient and thermally optimized.

Advantages

The Aura Pro X2 delivers significantly higher capacity than many factory-installed Mac drives while maintaining high sustained performance. With read speeds up to 3194 MB/s and write speeds up to 2488 MB/s, it offers performance comparable to recent SSDs while consuming less power and operating cooler than earlier models. Built-in SLC caching accelerates write operations for smoother media editing and application responsiveness. The drive reserves 7% over-provisioning for background maintenance tasks that improve endurance, stability and data integrity. It is engineered for compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13 and later and supports APFS features such as encryption, cloning, snapshots and space sharing.

Suitable for

• Creative workflows: photo and video editing on Mac laptops
• Multitasking and productivity applications
• Faster system boot and application launch
• Storage expansion for large media libraries and games

Key specifications

• Capacity: 960 GB
• Interface: M.2 PCI Express 3.1 NVMe
• Read speed: up to 3194 MB/s
• Write speed: up to 2488 MB/s
• NAND: 3D TLC
• Over-provisioning: 7% reserved
• Weight: 0.008 kg
• Compatibility: macOS High Sierra 10.13 and later (APFS support)

How to use

Install the Aura Pro X2 into a compatible Mac laptop M.2 PCIe slot following the manufacturer or service manual instructions for your model. After physical installation, migrate your data from the original drive using macOS migration tools or a backup image, then format the drive as APFS if required. Ensure macOS is updated to a version supported by the drive (High Sierra 10.13 or later) and verify the system recognizes the new NVMe SSD before performing heavy workloads.

Recommendations

For optimal longevity and consistent performance, keep firmware and macOS up to date, allow the system to perform background maintenance, and avoid filling the drive completely—leave free space for over-provisioning and system temporary files.