USB4 (80GB/s) Bus-Powered Portable External Storage Enclosure for NVMe M.2 2230 / 2242 / 2280 SSDs Specifically optimized for Thunderbolt 3/4/5 and USB4 80Gb/s computers Supremely Fast: Over 6000MB/s peak real-world speed Widely Compatible: Works with Macs, PCs, iPad Pros, Chromebooks, and Surface devices Exceptionally Flexible: Choose DIY “build your own” or ready-to-run solutions easily future upgradeable with faster, higher capacity 2280 or 2242 NVMe M.2 SSD Innovatively Cool: Heat-dissipating design offers rugged protection of your SSD while silently keeping drive cool for consistent top speed Versatile: Easily handle daily data needs to pro level creative projects while matching internal storage performance Convenient: Bus-powered via the included USB4 cable 2 Year Warranty Expressly Evolutionary You’re not just looking at the next version of the widely popular Express 1M2 portable SSD… this aircraft grade aluminum heatsink-like beauty is an evolutionary leap forward in speed. Built with the latest USB4 80Gb/s interface, the Express 1M2 80G doubles its predecessor’s capabilities to the tune of over 6000MB/s real-world performance. Versatile Power for Pros From daily data transfers to detailed VFX work, the Express 1M2 80G delivers internal storage-class performance externally for: 8K+ video editors and coloristsDITs and high-volume photographersAI/ML developers and game designersSports, wedding, and event creatives Less Is More As fellow creators, we know speed, silence, and reliability aren't optional they're essential. That’s why we engineered the Express 1M2 80G with our field proven deep finned passive-cooling design. By putting power exactly where it matters most — straight to your NVMe drive — instead of a distracting, battery-draining fan, your long renders, massive exports, and live previews stay smooth and stable. The Power of No No adapter, no external power brick… just one included USB4 cable so you can bus power the Express 1M2 80G’s supreme speed anywhere, anytime. Express 1M2 80G Connected toUSB4 80Gb/s or Thunderbolt 5 host: Over 6000MB/sUSB4 40Gb/s host: Over 3800MB/sThunderbolt 4 host: Up to 3800MB/sThunderbolt 3 host (Mac only): Up to 2800MB/s Includes (1) OWC Express 1M2 80G External Storage Enclosure(1) 0.3M (12") USB-C (80Gb/s) Cable(1) Phillips PH1 Screwdriver(1) Getting Started QR Insert Card(1) Support Manual for OWC Express 1M2 80G2 Year Warranty Specs Drive Bays1 bay supporting: M.2 SSDsSupports double-sided and single-sided M.2 2242, M.2 2280 "M Key" drivesNVMe M.2 SSDs with a heatsink will not fit and are not supported. Plug and PlayYes Storage InterfaceM.2 Device Ports(1) Host Port - USB4 (USB-C) up to 80Gb/s (10000MB/s)Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)USB4: Up to 80Gb/s (or 10000MB/s) Benchmark Speed, Read (Max)Up to 6362MB/s Benchmark Speed, Write (Max)Up to 5638MB/s
