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OTHER WORLD COMPUTING OWCS3DAP116G500 500GB OWC AURA PRO 6G SOLID-STATE DRIVE FOR MACBOOK AIR

Mfg Part Number:  OWCS3DAP116G500  
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High Performance Internal Flash Storage Upgrade

Designed for Mac

Once again, OWC provides Mac users an upgrade path that delivers phenomenal performance, functionality, and reliability! Whether it's for a base-model 11-inch MacBook Air from 2010 with a 64GB SSD, the top of the line 13-inch 256GB model from 2011, or any model in between, an OWC Aura Pro 6G SSD is the best enhancement for the MacBook Air. Just like other OWC upgrades, we include a free 'how-to' video to make this an easy and money-saving DIY upgrade.

More Speed, More Capacity for MacBook Air

OWC Aura Pro SSDs provide a noticeable increase in performance over the factory SSDs for all MacBook Air models:

  • Increase capacity up to 16x the 11-inch base models
  • Increase capacity up to 8x the 13-inch base models
  • MacBook Air (2011) - Get 6G speeds up to 530MB/s, 2.5x faster than factory original
  • MacBook Air (2010) - Get 3G speeds up to 275MB/s, 1.3x faster than factory original

Better by Design

OWC redesigned its 3rd generation of OWC Aura Pro 6G SSDs with premium 3D NAND Flash and the latest controller technology to operate cooler and consume less power, resulting in improved battery life for your MacBook Air. OWC SSDs are engineered to be the best for Mac, undergoing a rigorous multi-stage lab testing process to deliver absolute reliability at maximum performance long into the future.

  • SLC caching algorithm accelerates burst performance
  • Global wear leveling algorithm automatically distributes data evenly and manages program/erase count, maximizing SSD lifespan
  • Data refresh technology ensures data integrity, gradually refreshing data across the SSD over time
  • ECC protection combines LDPC hard and soft decoding with advanced algorithm to detect and correct errors throughout the entire SSD data path
  • Advanced security protocols support AES 128/256-bit full-drive encryption
Main Specification
General Information
Manufacturer Other World Computing
Manufacturer Part Number OWCS3DAP116G500
Manufacturer Website Address https://www.owc.com/
Brand Name OWC
Product Line Aura Pro
Product Model OWCS3DAP116G500
Product Name 500GB Aura Pro 6G Solid-State Drive For MacBook Air (2010-2011)
Product Type Solid State Drive
Technical Information
Storage Capacity 500 GB
Encryption Standard 128-bit
Encryption Standard 256-bit
Drive Performance
Maximum Read Transfer Rate 530 MB/s
Maximum Write Transfer Rate 495 MB/s
Endurance (TBW) 150 TB
Interfaces/Ports
Drive Interface SATA
Drive Interface Standard SATA/600
Power Description
Operating Power Consumption 2.10 W
Physical Characteristics
Drive Type Internal
Height 0.1"
Width 0.9"
Depth 4.3"
Weight (Approximate) 0.35 oz
Miscellaneous
Compatibility

MacBook Air (2010-2011)

MacBook Air (13-inch Mid 2011)
(July, 2011)
Model ID: MacBookAir4,2
1.7GHz, 1.8GHz

MacBook Air (13-inch Late 2010)
(October, 2010)
Model ID: MacBookAir3,2
1.86GHz, 2.13GHz

MacBook Air (11-inch Mid 2011)
(July, 2011)
Model ID: MacBookAir4,1
1.6GHz, 1.8GHz

MacBook Air (11-inch Late 2010)
(October, 2010)
Model ID: MacBookAir3,1
1.4GHz, 1.6GHz

Device Supported MacBook
Warranty
Limited Warranty 5 Year
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