OWC 2TB Express 1M2 Portable NVMe Thunderbolt (USB-C) SSD USB4 Ultra Fast External SSD Drive with Aluminum Heat Sink Enclosure

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OWC 2TB Express 1M2 Portable NVMe Thunderbolt (USB-C) SSD USB4 Ultra Fast External SSD Drive with...

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Build Quality

Customers are highly satisfied with the build quality of the OWC 2TB Express 1M2 Portable NVMe Thunderbolt SSD Drive. They describe it as sturdy, well-designed, reliable, and solidly built, with some even comparing it to a science fiction movie prop. A few customers have noted their appreciation for the passive cooling system and the included firmware updates. However, one customer had a complaint about the design.

Ssd Compatibility

Customers are generally positive about the SSD compatibility of the OWC Express 1M2 Portable NVMe Thunderbolt (USB-C) SSD USB4 Ultra Fast External SSD Drive with Aluminum Heat Sink Enclosure, praising its ability to work well with various NVMe M.2 SSDs and achieve excellent performance. However, some users have noted the hassle of replacing the SSD once it's seated inside and the larger size compared to other enclosures.

Heat Management

Customers have generally positive opinions about the heat management of this portable NVMe Thunderbolt SSD. Some mention that the enclosure functions effectively as a heat sink and keeps the drive at a constant temperature during use. Others have taken additional measures to ensure good thermal contact for optimal performance. Despite occasional warmth, most agree that there are no heat problems or slowdowns.

Thunderbolt Compatibility

Customers have generally positive feedback regarding the Thunderbolt compatibility of the OWC 2TB Express 1M2 Portable NVMe Thunderbolt (USB-C) SSD USB4 Ultra Fast External SSD Drive with Aluminum Heat Sink Enclosure. Many users report achieving high transfer rates and excellent performance when using it with Apple Silicon Macs, while some mention the need for a newer computer with a USB4 c-port and controller to utilize its full potential. Some customers also appreciate the enclosure's rugged design and cooling capabilities, but note that it may not be

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Quality

Great, reliable product after several months with wd black 4tb sn850x nvme .

And its built like a brick (good thing) i like heavy things and this thing feels super sturdy and stable.

Unfortunately i have a thunderbolt 3 port, and for me to utilize those speeds, the products needs to be designated thunderbolt ... Read More

Bit bulky and heavier than others such as sandisk extreme pro or pro-g40 ssd but insignificant.

Price

At $120 for just the enclosure with no nvme drive pre-installed, it's very aggressively priced and a great deal!

Worth the cost if you have a good drive you don't want damaged and you want max performance.

They also make this for $119 without memory.

I recently bought a few with a $20 discount for $99.

Shipping

Just as well as if purchased from amazon seller time to delivered wise.

Packaging/appearance

Just the enclosure and as soon as it shows up here i'm ordering it.

Competitiveness

The only other enclosure i own that’s equally reliable is the zikedrive.

So, owc's adapter offers about 10% greater speed than orico's adapter, but orico's adapter offers more port flexibility while s... Read More

I had previously tried a p3 plus drive but i wanted better performance so decided to spend extra on the crucial t700 for when i... Read More

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This product had a total of 93 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 5 2024.