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OWC Aura Pro 6G 500GB mSATA SSD for Macbook Air 2010-2011
SKU: OWCS3DAP116G500
Why We Chose This
We selected the OWC Aura Pro 6G 500GB mSATA SSD because it's the ideal storage upgrade for 2010-2011 MacBook Air owners. With read speeds up to 530MB/s and 500GB capacity, it offers a significant performance and storage boost over the original drives. OWC's rigorous testing ensures reliability, and the low-power design helps extend battery life.
Upgrade your 2010-2011 MacBook Air with OWC Aura Pro 6G 500GB mSATA SSD for faster speeds, cooler operation, and improved battery life.
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Product Description
Give your 2010 or 2011 MacBook Air a new lease on life with the OWC Aura Pro 6G 500GB mSATA SSD. Designed specifically for these models, this upgrade delivers a dramatic performance boost over the original factory SSDs, making your Mac feel faster and more responsive.
Key Features
- 500GB capacity – triple the storage of base models
- Read speeds up to 530MB/s and write speeds up to 495MB/s
- Premium 3D NAND Flash and latest controller for cooler, more efficient operation
- Rigorous multi-stage lab testing for absolute reliability
- Compatible with MacBook Air 11" and 13" (2010 and 2011 models)
Why You'll Love It
Not only will you enjoy faster boot times and application launches, but the Aura Pro 6G also runs cooler and consumes less power, extending your battery life. It's the perfect upgrade to breathe new life into your older MacBook Air.
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Once again, OWC provides Mac users an upgrade path that delivers phenomenal performance, functionality, and reliability! Whether it's for the base 11" 2010 model only offering a 64GB SSD or the 13" 2011 model offering just a 256GB SSD, installing an Aura Pro 6G SSD is the best enhancement for the 2012 MacBook Air. OWC Aura Pro SSDs provide a noticeable increase in performance over the factory SSDs for all MacBook Air models. 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.
FEATURES:
- Read speeds up to 530MB/s
- Write speeds up to 495MB/s
- ECC protection
- Designed for the Macbook Air 2010 - 2011
- Advanced security protocols
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Controller: Silicon Motion SM2258
- NAND: Triple-Level Cell (TLC) 3D NAND Flash
- Form Factor: Custom blade
- Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
- Capacity: 485GB useable capacity
- Total Flash Memory Components: 500GB, 15 GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction
- Formatted Capacity: 452GiB
- Native Command Queuing: Yes
- RoHS Compliant: Yes
- Format: Unformatted
- Dimensions: 10.9 x 2.4 x 0.3 cm
- Weight: 10 g
WHAT'S IN THE BOX:
- OWC 500GB Aura Pro 6G SSD - Blue x1 (For Macbook Air 2010 - 2011)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this SSD compatible with my 2010 MacBook Air 11"?+
Yes, the OWC Aura Pro 6G 500GB mSATA SSD is compatible with both 11" and 13" MacBook Air models from 2010 and 2011.
Will this SSD improve battery life?+
Yes, the OWC Aura Pro 6G uses premium 3D NAND and advanced controller technology to operate cooler and consume less power, which can help improve battery life compared to the original SSD.
Do I need any special tools to install this SSD?+
Installation requires a small Phillips screwdriver and a spudger. OWC provides detailed instructions online. If you're not comfortable, consider professional installation.
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