OWCS3DAP116G500 by Other World Computing

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Manufacturer Other World Computing
Manufacturer's Part Number OWCS3DAP116G500
Description Hard Drives/Solid State Drives; Brand Name: OWC; Product Line: Aura Pro; Product Model: OWCS3DAP116G500; Product Type: Solid State Drive; Storage Capacity: 500 GB;
NAME DESCRIPTION
Maximum Read Transfer Rate: 530 MB/s
Maximum Write Transfer Rate: 495 MB/s
Weight (Approximate): 10 g
Drive Interface Standard: SATA/600
Product Name: 500GB Aura Pro 6G Solid-State Drive For MacBook Air (2010-2011)
Operating Power Consumption: 2.1 W
Drive Type: Internal
Device Supported: MacBook
Limited Warranty: 5 Year
Encryption Standard: 128-bit, 256-bit
Endurance (TBW): 150 TB
Depth: 109 mm
Brand Name: OWC
Marketing Information:

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
Product Type: Solid State Drive
Product Model: OWCS3DAP116G500
Height: 3 mm
Storage Capacity: 500 GB
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
Width: 24 mm
Product Line: Aura Pro
Drive Interface: SATA