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OWC Express 1M2 Portable NVMe SSD USB4 (Thunderbolt compatible / USB-C) Ultra Fast External SSD Drive with Aluminum Heat Sink Enclosure (Enclosure Only)
- Ultra-fast: over 2x faster than Thunderbolt portable enclosures with up to 3836MB/s real-world performance
- Ultra-compatible: use with USB4, Thunderbolt, and USB-C computers and devices
- Ultra-reliable & Innovative: Patent pending heat-dissipating design offers rugged protection of your SSD while silently keeping drive cool for consistent top speed
- Flexible DIY: use your choice of NVMe M.2 2280, 2242, or 2230 SSD
- Portable: bus-powered and palm-sized for convenient use anywhere
- Complete: includes 40Gb/s USB-C cable and screwdriver for enclosure
- Worry-free: 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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Overview
OWC Express 1M2 is a portable USB4 NVMe SSD enclosure for creative professionals and performance enthusiasts. This enclosure-only variant lets you build a portable drive with your choice of M.2 2280 NVMe SSD while providing fast data transfers and broad compatibility.
Key Features
- USB4 enclosure with up to 3836MB/s real-world performance
- Compatible with USB4, Thunderbolt, and USB-C computers and devices
- Supports a choice of M.2 2280 NVMe SSD
- Patent pending heat-dissipating design with rugged SSD protection
- Bus-powered, palm-sized enclosure with an aluminum heat sink
Performance
Experience data transfers up to 3836MB/s with the USB4 interface. The heat-dissipating design silently keeps the drive cool for consistent top speed.
Design
The palm-sized, bus-powered enclosure features an aluminum heat sink and a silver finish for portable use.
Connectivity & Compatibility
Use the enclosure with USB4, Thunderbolt, and USB-C computers and devices. It is designed for an M.2 2280 NVMe SSD.
Reliability & Durability
The patent pending heat-dissipating design offers rugged protection of the SSD while silently keeping the drive cool for consistent top speed.
Specifications
- Brand: OWC
- Product: Express 1M2
- Form Factor: M.2 2280
- Capacity: N/A
- Interface: USB4
- Color: Silver
- Product Type: Enclosure Only
What's in the Box
- 40Gb/s USB-C cable
- Screwdriver for enclosure installation
Warranty & Returns
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Warranty
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Return Policies
- Return for refund within: 30 days
- Return for replacement within: 60 days
- This item is covered by OWC Return Policy
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The OWC Express 1M2 is a portable USB4 NVMe SSD enclosure for users who want to build a fast external drive with their own M.2 2280, 2242, or 2230 SSD; it supports USB4, Thunderbolt, and USB-C devices and is listed for up to 3,836 MB/s real-world performance.
Recommended For
- Video editors working with 4K or higher-resolution footage who want to edit projects directly from an external drive and move large media files between shoots and a workstation.
- On-location DITs who need to offload camera media quickly and want to choose or reuse their own NVMe SSD in a bus-powered enclosure.
- Photographers handling large RAW image libraries who want fast portable storage for backing up, transferring, or working with image files in the field.
- DIY-minded users who already own a compatible M.2 NVMe SSD—or want to select one themselves—and need a fast external drive for large transfers or drive cloning.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- Editing 4K video from an external working drive: Install an NVMe SSD in the enclosure and connect it to a compatible computer; footage and project files can remain on the drive for editing, helping keep large media projects off the computer’s internal storage.
- Moving large project folders between computers: Use the enclosure to copy video, photo, or other large files between systems; reviewers found it handled large real-world transfers quickly, though transfer speed depends on the computer’s port and the installed SSD.
- Adding fast external storage to a Mac mini or laptop: Install a compatible M.2 NVMe SSD and use the palm-sized, bus-powered enclosure for extra working space; it avoids relying solely on the computer’s built-in storage, but the SSD is not included with this enclosure-only product.
- Working with photo libraries and other media-heavy projects: Keep a library or project folder on the external SSD to free internal space and move it between compatible computers; expect performance to vary with the host connection and the SSD installed.
- Taking active work between locations: Carry the enclosure with project files and connect it to a compatible USB-C, USB4, or Thunderbolt computer; it is portable and bus-powered, while the available speed depends on the port used.