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OWC Launches Express 1M2 80G Thunderbolt 5 Portable SSD Enclosure

Full Thunderbolt 5 throughput is currently accessible only on Apple’s newest M4-based machines.

OWC Express 1M2 80G holds up to 8TB, or put in your own NVMe M.2 SSD.
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OWC's Express 1M2 80G is a blisteringly fast portable SSD
OWC express 1M2 80G SSD uses Thunderbolt 5

Overview

  • OWC’s bus-powered enclosure is on sale now via OWC and Amazon, priced at $219 for the DIY model and $349 to $1,299 for 1TB to 8TB configurations.
  • The device supports Thunderbolt 5 and remains compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 across Macs and other platforms.
  • OWC advertises real-world speeds above 6,000 MB/s, though one report cites 48 MBps, reflecting an unresolved discrepancy in published performance figures.
  • The all-aluminum, fanless chassis doubles as a heat sink to sustain transfer rates without active cooling.
  • Buyers can install their own 2280 or 2242 NVMe M.2 SSD or choose preconfigured options designed for creators handling large video and photo workloads.