OWC Express 1M2

1000 GB
Price in EUR including VAT
EUR263,–/1TB
6Ratings
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Product details

Ultra-fast: up to 3151 MB/s performance in practice
Ultra-compatible: use with USB4, Thunderbolt and USB-C computers and devices
Ultra-reliable: Aircraft-grade aluminium provides rugged protection for your SSD, while the drive stays quietly cool and ensures consistent top speed
Powerful choices: Build your own drive or choose the OWC Aura SSD powered solution
Flexible DIY: Use your choice of NVMe M.2 2230, 2242 or 2280 SSD
Portable: Bus-powered and palm-sized for convenient use anywhere
Complete: Includes USB-C (40Gb/s) cable and screwdriver for installation

Key specifications

Interface
Thunderbolt 4, 
USB-C
Read transfer speed
3151 MB/s
Write transfer speed
3151 MB/s
Item number
40919703

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
OWCUS4EXP1MT01
Release date
25.12.2023

Colour

Colour
Silver
Exact colour description
Aluminium

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
1000 GB
Interface
Thunderbolt 4, 
USB-C
Read transfer speed
3151 MB/s
Write transfer speed
3151 MB/s
Form factor
M.2 2230, 
M.2 2242, 
M.2 2280

Origin

Country of origin
China, 
Germany, 
Taiwan

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
USB C to C cable

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions
2 additional offers

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 6.Lexar
    0,8 %
  • 6.SanDisk
    0,8 %
  • 11.OWC
    1,1 %
  • 12.Transcend
    1,3 %
  • 13.Adata
    1,4 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • OWC
    Not enough data
  • 1.Intenso
    0 days
  • 1.Verbatim
    0 days
  • 3.Adata
    1 day
  • 4.Crucial
    2 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 13.Adata
    2,3 %
  • 14.Synology
    3,3 %
  • 15.Lexar
    4 %
  • 16.SanDisk Professional
    4,9 %
  • 17.OWC
    6,2 %
Source: Galaxus

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Macwelt spezialFestplatten und SSDs im TestReleaseMarch 2025
  • PositiveVery high data transfer rates
  • Positivehigh-quality body
  • PositiveGood cooling without ventilation
  • NegativeShort connection cable

Like the Adata solution also presented in the overview, the expensive 1M2 model offers excellent data rates: Thanks to the USB 4.0 interface, up to 3,000 MB/s can be achieved on an ARM Mac. One advantage: thanks to the housing with cooling fins, the model does not require an internal fan (on an Intel Mac, however, it only achieves just under 1,000 MB/s)...