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Build Quality
Customers are highly satisfied with the build quality of the OWC 4TB Express 1M2 Portable NVMe Thunderbolt SSD, praising its sturdy and solid construction, as well as its sleek design that inspires confidence. Some customers have noted that it is not as portable as other options but appreciate its superior cooling capabilities and faster performance.
Thermal Management
Customers are overwhelmingly positive about the thermal management of this portable NVMe Thunderbolt SSD. The enclosure functions effectively as a heat sink, allowing for continuous use without overheating. Some customers have added additional thermal padding for improved contact and cooling. A small number of users have reported the enclosure staying warm but functioning fine. Overall, the OWC 1M2 is praised for its fast performance and effective thermal management.
Performance
Customers have generally positive opinions about the performance of this portable NVMe Thunderbolt SSD drive, with many reporting speeds that exceed the advertised ones. Some customers mention that it is faster than their internal drives and significantly quicker than other external drives they have used. However, a few customers report experiencing slower-than-expected performance when using certain configurations or older Mac models.
Reliability
Customers have generally positive opinions about the reliability of the OWC 1M2 Portable NVMe Thunderbolt (USB-C) SSD. Many report that it runs cool and has never dropped a connection, even during full drive writes. However, some customers mention that replacing the SSD is a hassle once it's seated inside. Overall, the OWC 1M2 is considered a high-quality and reliable product by most users.
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Compatibility
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the compatibility of the OWC Express 1M2 Portable NVMe Thunderbolt (USB-C) SSD with various devices and adapters. While some report excellent results, others express frustration due to limitations with their specific hardware or lack of Thunderbolt approval. The enclosure works well with Macs and some PCs when using the correct ports and adapters, but may not reach advertised speeds on all systems.
Highlights
Quality
And its built like a brick (good thing) i like heavy things and this thing feels super sturdy and stable.
Great, reliable product after several months with wd black 4tb sn850x nvme .
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.
Buy the 0 tb unit and add the ssd yourself to save money.
They also make this for $119 without memory.
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
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
pro, good, port and external. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 125 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 19 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I recently bought a few with a 20 discount for 99
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I have found several of these to be 10gbs cables mismarked
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Im not sure if in windows if youll also need a special driver too
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The other two had tiny fans in them which should have helped lower the tempts but they did not
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Just saying… this enclosure has no fan in it and is better than the other two
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Don’t even look at the others if you need thunderbolt
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I had a 1t hynix ssd in a cheap external enclosure on my old imac pro
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
When i switched to an m2 studio the external drive actually slowed down to 700 mbs
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