OWC Express 1M2

8 TB
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Memory Size2

Product details

Whether you are reusing a drive, starting with a new drive, or seeking the convenience of an immediately ready solution, an Express 1M2 will equip your workflow with the highest performance and reliability.

Key specifications

USB ports
ThunderboltUSB-C
Exact USB ports
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (1x)
Read transfer speed
3151 MB/s
Write transfer speed
3151 MB/s
Form factor
M.2
SSD Features
SMART Support

General information

Item number
40849944
Manufacturer
OWC
Category
External SSDs
Manufacturer no.
OWCUS4EXP1MT08
Release date
27.8.2024
Sales rank in Category External SSDs
165 of 688

Colour

Colour
Silver
Exact colour description
Aluminium

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
8 TB
USB ports
ThunderboltUSB-C
Exact USB ports
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (1x)
Read transfer speed
3151 MB/s
Write transfer speed
3151 MB/s
Form factor
M.2
SSD Features
SMART Support

Origin

Country of origin
ChinaGermanyTaiwan

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Cable included (USB Type-C)

Product dimensions

Length
13.20 cm
Width
7 cm
Height
2.30 cm
Weight
260 g

Package dimensions

Length
16.60 cm
Width
13.50 cm
Height
5.10 cm
Weight
393 g

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

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

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 10.Intenso
    0.8 %
  • 10.Kingston
    0.8 %
  • 12.OWC
    1.2 %
  • 13.Synology
    1.4 %
  • 14.Crucial
    1.5 %

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: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Corsair
    2 days
  • 1.OWC
    2 days
  • 3.Adata
    3 days
  • 3.Crucial
    3 days
  • 3.Intenso
    3 days

Return rate

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

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 13.LaCie
    2.1 %
  • 13.Lexar
    2.1 %
  • 15.OWC
    5 %
  • 16.Corsair
    5.1 %
  • 17.SanDisk Professional
    7.5 %
Source: Digitec 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)...