OWC N2 Internal SSD Overview
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1Description
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2Compatibility
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3Stretch Out and Run
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4Sprints and Marathons
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5Right-Sized for Work and Play
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6Easy Installation
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77% Over Provisioning
Up your laptop's storage and speed with the 1TB Aura N2 M.2 SSD for Select 2013 and Later Macs from OWC. Designed specifically for select Mac laptops, this 1TB SSD features a custom blade M.2 form factor and utilizes the PCIe 3.1 x4 interface. This design results in read and write speeds up to 2382 and 1732 MB/s. Error-correcting code (ECC) ensures this drive prevents data errors before they cause issues, while 7% overprovisioning allows this drive to execute background optimizations for performance gains. The OWC Aura N2 uses a Silicon Motion SM2263XT controller and QLC V-NAND memory technology and supports standard S.M.A.R.T. and TRIM functionality.
This drive is compatible with the following Mac laptops: MacBook Pro 15" Mid 2015, 2014, and 2013; MacBook Pro 13" Early 2015, 2014, and 2013; and MacBook Air 13" Mid 2017, Early 2015, Early 2014, and Mid 2013. It is also compatible with the Accelsior 1A Apple Factory SSD PCIe adapter card. Furthermore, this drive can be installed in the Mac mini Late 2014 model, the Macmini7.1, using additional tools and hardware, available separately.
Compatibility
This drive is compatible with the following Mac laptops: MacBook Pro 15" Mid 2015, 2014, and 2013; MacBook Pro 13" Early 2015, 2014, and 2013; and MacBook Air 13" Mid 2017, Early 2015, Early 2014, and Mid 2013. It is also compatible with the Accelsior 1A Apple Factory SSD PCIe adapter card. Furthermore, this drive can be installed in the Mac mini Late 2014 model, the Macmini7.1, using additional tools and hardware, available separately.
Stretch Out and Run
Aura N2 expands your Mac with up to 1TB of storage space, so you can add to your media, games, and apps without picking favorites. QLC NVMe technology provides read and write speeds up to 2382 and 1732 MB/s.
Sprints and Marathons
Aura N2 combines speed and stamina to prepare your Mac for the short race and the long haul. Engineered with advanced SLC caching, this SSD provides burst performance for a faster and more responsive experience. Plus, the extra storage and speed can increase the working life of your Mac by years.
Right-Sized for Work and Play
Small-capacity SSDs for Mac can fill up quickly, especially with photo and video files, games, or even your email. This 1TB Aura N2 SSD gives you more space to work and play. Calibrated to use less power and run cooler, Aura N2 offers an optimized storage solution for your PCIe-equipped Mac.
Easy Installation
Aura N2 SSD upgrades are precisely engineered for your Mac laptop, so you don't 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 performance of flash storage.
7% Over Provisioning
OWC SSDs perform maintenance tasks in the background that optimize the health, performance, and endurance of your drive. These jobs take advantage of available, unwritten areas on the SSD. Aura N2 storage reserves 7% of the overall capacity as free space at all times. With this allocated free space, Aura N2 SSDs can perform these normal maintenance tasks making your drive more stable, dependable, and ultimately a safer place to store your data.
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UPC: 810586036948
In the Box
- OWC 1TB Aura N2 M.2 SSD for Select 2013 and Later Macs
- Limited 3-Year Warranty
Table of Contents
- Description
- Compatibility
- Stretch Out and Run
- Sprints and Marathons
- Right-Sized for Work and Play
- Easy Installation
- 7% Over Provisioning
OWC N2 Internal SSD Specs
Performance
| Write Speed |
Maximum: 1732 MB/s
Sequential: 1483 MB/s |
| Read Speed |
Maximum: 2382 MB/s
Sequential: 2281 MB/s |
| Latency |
0.1 ms |
Physical
| Drive Type |
SSD |
| Form Factor |
M.2 |
| Flash Controller |
Silicon Motion SM2263XT |
| Flash Memory Type |
Synchronous Quad-Level Cell (QLC) |
| SMART Support |
Yes |
| TRIM Support |
Yes |
Reliability / Data Integrity
| Endurance (Total Bytes Written) |
606 TB |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) |
1.5 Million Hours |
| Non-Recoverable Read Errors per Bits Read |
1 in 1015 |
Electrical
| Power Draw |
1.6 W (Max)
0.09 W (Idle) |
Environmental
| Operating Shock |
1500 G / 0.5 ms |
| Storage Shock |
1500 G / 0.5 ms |
| Operating Temperature |
32 to 158°F / 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature |
-40 to 185°F / -40 to 85°C |
| Operating Humidity |
5 to 95% |
| Storage Humidity |
5 to 95% |
| Operating Altitude |
-1,000 to 10,000' / -304.8 to 3048 m |
| Storage Altitude |
-1,000 to 40,000' / -304.8 to 12,192 m |
General
| Certifications |
REACH, RoHS, as per Manufacturer |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
0.9 x 0.1 x 3.5" / 2.4 x 0.2 x 8.9 cm |
| Weight |
0.2 oz / 7 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
0.105 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
5.6 x 3.8 x 0.8" |
OWC N2 Internal SSD Reviews
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