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OWC - 500GB Aura Pro 6G - SSD/Flash Internal Drive Upgrade For 2012 MacBook Air

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Description

Once again, OWC provides Mac users with an upgrade path that offers phenomenal performance, functionality and reliability! Whether it's the basic 11" model that only offers a 64GB SSD or the basic 13" model that only offers a 128GB SSD, installing an Aura Pro 6G SSD is the best improvement for the 2012 MacBook Air. Just like other OWC updates, we include a free instruction video to make this an easy and convenient DIY update. OWC Aura Pro SSDs provide a noticeable performance boost over factory SSDs for all MacBook Air models: Increases capacity up to 16 times compared to the 11-inch base model Increase capacity up to 8 times compared to the basic 13-inch model Get write speeds of up to 495 MB/s, 27% faster than the factory original. Get read speeds of up to 530MB/s, 9.5% faster than the factory original. OWC has redesigned its third generation of OWC Aura Pro 6G SSDs with premium 3D NAND flash and the latest controller technology to operate at lower temperatures and consume less power, resulting in improved battery life for your MacBook Air. The SSDs are designed to be the best for Mac, undergoing a rigorous multi-step lab testing process to provide absolute reliability at peak performance in the future. Aura is only compatible with: MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012) (June 2012) Model ID: MacBookAir5.2 1.8GHz, 2.0GHz MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012) (June 2012) Model ID: MacBookAir5.1 1.7GHz, 2.0GHz

Key Features

500GB Aura Pro Solid State Drive SSD 6Gb/s for Apple MacBook Air (2012)

SLC caching algorithm accelerates burst performance

The global wear leveling algorithm automatically distributes data evenly and manages program counting/deletions, maximizing SSD life

Data update technology ensures data integrity, gradually updating data through the SSD over time

Aura is only compatible with: MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012) (June 2012) and MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012) (June 2012)

Product Specifications

Brand
OWC
Colour
Standard
Size
500gb
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
01 January 2022
Listed Since
22 April 2019

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