OWC has unveiled the Express 1M2 USB4 drive, their latest and fastest single-blade NVMe drive to date, boasting impressive real-world speeds of up to 3,151 MB/s.
Key Features of Express 1M2
- Innovative USB4 Technology: The Express 1M2, as OWC’s inaugural USB4 drive, is specifically designed for USB4 and Thunderbolt interfaces, marking a new era in drive performance.
- Unprecedented NVMe Speed: Reaching speeds up to 3,151MB/s, the Express 1M2 significantly exceeds the capabilities of standard SSDs, making it an ideal choice for editing 8K videos and high-resolution photos.
- Customizable Storage Options: Customers have the option to either order the drive with pre-installed OWC Aura Ultra IV SSD up to 8TB or opt for a 0TB enclosure to fit any compatible NVMe M.2 SSD.
Exceptional Speed Performance
The Express 1M2’s speed, claiming up to 3,151MB/s, sets it apart from conventional SSDs in terms of performance.
It’s important to note that this 3,151MB/s speed was achieved during tests using an 8.0TB OWC Aura Ultra IV equipped Express 1M2 connected to a 14-inch 2023 MacBook Pro (Mac14,5) with 32GB RAM and an Apple M2 Max chip, running the AJA System Test with 4K-Full resolution, 64GB file size, 16bit RGBA codec, in a single file test scenario.
USB4: The Future of Connectivity
USB4 is a significant advancement, improving both speed and connectivity. It allows users to interface with a wide range of devices from different eras. Supporting USB4, USB 3.2, USB 2, and Thunderbolt 3 & 4 devices, the Express 1M2 enables users to exploit the full potential of USB4 in a compact, swappable drive enclosure.
Design and Compatibility
The Express 1M2 boasts a robust aluminum heat sink design, ensuring efficient heat dissipation for consistent, maximum performance without any throttling. This drive is versatile, compatible with both Macs and PCs, facilitated by OWC’s MacDrive software.
News source: https://www.owc.com/
