- General Information
- Manufacturer
- Other World Computing
- Manufacturer Website Address
- https://www.owc.com/
- Brand Name
- OWC
- Product Line
- Express 1M2
- Packaged Quantity
- 1
- Product Type
- Drive Enclosure
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.
Supremely Fast
Over 6000MB/s peak real-world speed
Innovatively Cool
Patent pending heat-dissipating design offers rugged protection of your SSD while silently keeping drive cool for consistent top speed
Widely Compatible
Works with Macs, PCs, iPad Pros, Chromebooks, and Surface devices
Versatile
Easily handle daily data needs to pro level creative projects while matching internal storage performance
Exceptionally Flexible
Both DIY "build your own" and ready-to-run solutions are easily future upgradeable with a faster, higher capacity 2280 or 2242 NVMe M.2 SSD
Convenient
Bus-powered via the included USB4 cable
Exceptionally Flexible, Future-Ready Design
Just like variety is the difference that becomes the distinction in our portable SSD line, the Express 1M2 80G lets you choose the path to what best suits your needs:
DIY Enthusiasts
Easily install your own 2280 or 2242 NVMe M.2 SSD.
Plug-and-Play Users
Choose a ready-to-run fully assembled solution.
And when it's time to scale, you can effortlessly upgrade to higher-capacity storage!
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 colorists
- DITs and high-volume photographers
- AI/ML developers and game designers
- Sports, 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.
- Warranty
- Limited Warranty
- 2 Year
- Additional Warranty Information
2 Year OWC Limited Warranty
- Technical Information
- Number of Solid State Drive Supported
- 1
- Number of Solid State Drive Installed
- 0
- Maximum Data Transfer Rate
- 80 Gbit/s
- I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Bays
- 1
- Network & Communication
- Wireless LAN
- No
- UASP Support
- Yes
- Interfaces/Ports
- Drive Interface
- PCI Express NVMe
- Host Interface
- USB4
- Number of USB Ports
- 1
- Controls/Indicators
- Indicators & Controls
- Power/Activity LED
- Software
- Operating System Supported
- Mac OS X 14.x Sonoma
- macOS Sequoia 15.x
- Windows 11
- Linux
- ChromeOS
- Ubuntu
- iPadOS
- Physical Characteristics
- Color Family
- Silver
- Product Color
- Silver
- Product Material
- Aluminum
- Cooling Fan
- No
- Form Factor
- Portable
- Height
- 0.9"
- Width
- 2.8"
- Depth
- 5.2"
- Weight (Approximate)
- 8.96 oz
- Miscellaneous
- Package Contents
- Express 1M2 80G External Storage Enclosure
- 1 x 0.3M (12") USB-C (80Gb/s) Cable
- 1 x Phillips PH1 Screwdriver
- 1 x Getting Started QR Insert Card
- 1 x Support Manual for OWC Express 1M2 80G
- Compatibility
- MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2024)
- MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2024)
- MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2023)
- MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2023)
- MacBook Pro (14-inch, Early 2023)
- MacBook Pro (16-inch, Early 2023)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2022)
- MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2021)
- MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2021)
- MacBook Pro (Touch, 16-inch, Mid 2019)
- MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2019)
- MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2019)
- MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Late 2018)
- MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2018)
- MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2018)
- MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2017)
- MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2017)
- MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2017)
- MacBook Pro (Retina, Touch Bar, 15-inch, Late 2016)
- MacBook Pro (Retina, Touch Bar, 13-inch, Late 2016)
- MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2016)
- MacBook Air (15-inch, Early 2025)
- MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2025)
- MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2022)
- MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2020)
- MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2019)
- MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2018)
- iMac (Retina 4.5K, 24-inch, Late 2024)
- iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Mid 2020)
- iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Early 2019)
- iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Early 2019)
- iMac Pro (27-inch, Late 2017)
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- TAA Compliant
- Yes
- Environmental Compliance
- Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)