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USB4 Host Interface - UASP Support Portable - Silver - TAA Compliant
1 x SSD Supported - 1 x Total Bay - 80 Gbit/s Data Transfer Rate - Aluminum
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Expressly Evolutionary
You're not just looking at the next version of the widely popular Express 1M2 portable SSD... this aircraft grade aluminum heatsink-like beauty is an evolutionary leap forward in speed. Built with the latest USB4 80Gb/s interface, the Express 1M2 80G doubles its predecessor's capabilities to the tune of over 6000MB/s real-world performance.
Supremely Fast
Over 6000MB/s peak real-world speed
Innovatively Cool
Patent pending heat-dissipating design offers rugged protection of your SSD while silently keeping drive cool for consistent top speed
Widely Compatible
Works with Macs, PCs, iPad Pros, Chromebooks, and Surface devices
Versatile
Easily handle daily data needs to pro level creative projects while matching internal storage performance
Exceptionally Flexible
Both DIY "build your own" and ready-to-run solutions are easily future upgradeable with a faster, higher capacity 2280 or 2242 NVMe M.2 SSD
Convenient
Bus-powered via the included USB4 cable
Exceptionally Flexible, Future-Ready Design
Just like variety is the difference that becomes the distinction in our portable SSD line, the Express 1M2 80G lets you choose the path to what best suits your needs:
DIY Enthusiasts
Easily install your own 2280 or 2242 NVMe M.2 SSD.
Plug-and-Play Users
Choose a ready-to-run fully assembled solution.
And when it's time to scale, you can effortlessly upgrade to higher-capacity storage!
Versatile Power for Pros
From daily data transfers to detailed VFX work, the Express 1M2 80G delivers internal storage-class performance externally for:
• 8K+ video editors and colorists
• DITs and high-volume photographers
• AI/ML developers and game designers
• Sports, wedding, and event creatives
Less Is More
As fellow creators, we know speed, silence, and reliability aren't optional...they're essential. That's why we engineered the Express 1M2 80G with our field proven deep finned passive-cooling design. By putting power exactly where it matters most - straight to your NVMe drive - instead of a distracting, battery-draining fan, your long renders, massive exports, and live previews stay smooth and stable.
The Power of No
No adapter, no external power brick... just one included USB4 cable so you can bus power the Express 1M2 80G's supreme speed anywhere, anytime.
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Additional Warranty Information: 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty Limited Warranty: 2 Year
About OWC For more than 35 years, OWC has had a simple goal. To create innovative DIY solutions to give you the most from your technology. At OWC, we feel that technology can be instrumental in changing the world for the better if it’s done right. Whether you use it to communicate, create, or safeguard, we believe that technology should be simple, affordable, and easy to use. It should just work and do what you need it to do. At OWC, it is our mission to deliver that seamless level of experience to you with every solution that we make, and in every interaction that we have. We are working to build a better world through our solutions, and it is our mission to create solutions that improve the lives of everyone that touches them. At OWC we promise to: Respect your time. Whether that is through our solutions that aim to get the tech out of the way and keep it out so you can focus on what’s important to you or through our service getting you the advice or help you need. Maximize your budget. That means in the short term in having fair prices, but most importantly in the long term by focusing on quality solutions that are built to last. Our solutions aren’t the cheapest because we know how much of a pain it is to swap out parts in your set up and we know how much you rely on your OWC gear. Support you. Every solution is backed and supported by knowledgeable representatives, not just before the sale, but during and after. You can always call, email or chat with OWC over the lifetime of the product. And that support is always free (outside of the few noted exceptions). Educate. It’s a fast moving world out there. We geek out on the tech so you don't have to. Our solutions help make complicated tasks fast and easy, our install videos demystify and our blog helps you do more with what you have and wade through the marketing-speak. Give it our all. All components in our solutions go through a strict qualification process to make sure they will perform as needed. External drive solutions are additionally tested after assembly, with some tests taking hours or even days to certify that they will go the distance. Channel you. Our solutions are tested using many different workflows so we can ensure when you plug it in, it just works. Complete the circle. There are many, many different options out there and while our hardware and software solutions are designed to work together, they are also designed to work within your setup. What We Do We empower our customers to take their technology further and ensure the investment that they made a couple years ago doesn’t have to be thrown out the door and recycled for something new. How It All Started “I started OWC because it was difficult for me to get to a local store to upgrade my own Apple. On top of that, it was very very expensive to do so and it drove me to number one do my own updgrades, but share that information and offer these upgrades so that others can benefit the same.” Environmental Sustainability We have worked tirelessly to build sustainable practices into all levels of our business operations. Join Our Team At OWC we strive to empower our customers through groundbreaking advancements in upgrades and solutions for Mac, PC, and mobile devices. With an emphasis on superior service, quality, value, and environmental responsibility, we are committed to the creation of technology that inspires the imagination and a world where everything is possible.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Other World Computing |
| Manufacturer Part Number | OWCUS4V2EXP1M2 |
| Brand Name | OWC |
| Product Line | Express 1M2 |
| Product Name | Express 1M2 80G External Storage Enclosure |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Product Type | Drive Enclosure |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Drive Interface | PCI Express NVMe |
| Host Interface | USB4 |
| Number of USB Ports | 1 |
| Network & Communication | |
| Wireless LAN | No |
| UASP Support | Yes |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Silver |
| Product Color | Silver |
| Product Material | Aluminum |
| Cooling Fan | No |
| Form Factor | Portable |
| Height | 0.9" |
| Width | 2.8" |
| Depth | 5.2" |
| Weight (Approximate) | 8.96 oz |
| Software | |
| Operating System Supported | Mac OS X 14.x Sonoma, macOS Sequoia 15.x, Windows 11, Linux, ChromeOS, Ubuntu, iPadOS |
| Technical Information | |
| Number of Solid State Drive Supported | 1 |
| Number of Solid State Drive Installed | 0 |
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 80 Gbit/s |
| I/O Expansions | |
| Number of Total Expansion Bays | 1 |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 2 Year |
| Additional Warranty Information | 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents |
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| Compatibility | MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2024) MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2024) MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2023) MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2023) MacBook Pro (14-inch, Early 2023) MacBook Pro (16-inch, Early 2023) MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2022) MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2021) MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2021) MacBook Pro (Touch, 16-inch, Mid 2019) MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2019) MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2019) MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Late 2018) MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2018) MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2018) MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2017) MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2017) MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2017) MacBook Pro (Retina, Touch Bar, 15-inch, Late 2016) MacBook Pro (Retina, Touch Bar, 13-inch, Late 2016) MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2016) MacBook Air (15-inch, Early 2025) MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2025) MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2022) MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2020) MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2019) MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2018) iMac (Retina 4.5K, 24-inch, Late 2024) iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Mid 2020) iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Early 2019) iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Early 2019) iMac Pro (27-inch, Late 2017) https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/US4V2EXP1M2/ |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) |
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