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OWC Express 1M2 USB4 40Gb/s NVMe SSD External Enclosure

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Other World Computing has OWC Express 1M2 USB4 40Gb/s NVMe SSD External Enclosure on sale for $94.88. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Up to 3151MB/s real-world performance1
  • Use with USB4, Thunderbolt, and USB-C computers and devices
  • Aircraft grade aluminum offers rugged protection of your SSD while silently keeping drive cool for consistent top speed
  • Build your own drive or select OWC Aura SSD powered solution
  • Use your choice of NVMe M.2 2230, 2242, or 2280 SSD
  • Bus-powered and palm-sized for convenient use anywhere
  • Includes USB-C (40Gb/s) cable and screwdriver for assembly
  • 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty

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Other World Computing has OWC Express 1M2 USB4 40Gb/s NVMe SSD External Enclosure on sale for $94.88. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member IndigoIdea9240 for sharing this deal

Features:
  • Up to 3151MB/s real-world performance1
  • Use with USB4, Thunderbolt, and USB-C computers and devices
  • Aircraft grade aluminum offers rugged protection of your SSD while silently keeping drive cool for consistent top speed
  • Build your own drive or select OWC Aura SSD powered solution
  • Use your choice of NVMe M.2 2230, 2242, or 2280 SSD
  • Bus-powered and palm-sized for convenient use anywhere
  • Includes USB-C (40Gb/s) cable and screwdriver for assembly
  • 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty

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B0000rt
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Cheaper one -> one chipset -> only for newer machines
More expensive one -> two chipsets -> supported by all machines
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I am surprised no one mentioned the excellent customer support. I own both this and acasis TB3 enclosures. If you have any questions about your acasis, good luck. Acasis makes the best enclosures until this OWC one came out. OWC stands by its products and also has excellent customer support. That is worth a lot. If you are going to get a high end NVMe like the 4TB or 8TB SN850X, dont cheap out on the enclosure.
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Nov 28, 2024 10:52 AM
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Ultra-fast:up to 3151MB/s real-world performance1
Ultra-compatible: use with USB4, Thunderbolt, and USB-C computers and devices
Ultra-reliable: aircraft grade aluminum offers rugged protection of your SSD while silently keeping drive cool for consistent top speed
Powerful choices: Build your own drive or select OWC Aura SSD powered solution
DIY easy: use your choice of NVMe M.2 2230, 2242, or 2280 SSD
Portable: bus-powered and palm-sized for convenient use anywhere
Complete: includes USB-C (40Gb/s) cable and screwdriver for assembly
2 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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Nov 28, 2024 11:17 AM
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dollardogNov 28, 2024 11:17 AM
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I was actually researching this enclosure yesterday because I knew I would be buying a new SSD soon during the BF sales. I originally wanted to buy a Samsung T9, but then realized that getting an M.2 drive and USB4 enclosure would be the better route.

This other enclosure was another top contender that seems reliable as well: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...D1N0&psc=1
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Nov 28, 2024 12:16 PM
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johnknierimNov 28, 2024 12:16 PM
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Quote from dollardog View quoted comment :
I was actually researching this enclosure yesterday because I knew I would be buying a new SSD soon during the BF sales. I originally wanted to buy a Samsung T9, but then realized that getting an M.2 drive and USB4 enclosure would be the better route.This other enclosure was another top contender that seems reliable as well: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...D1N0&psc=1
This one by Satechi is excellent as well. I am using it for the 8TB SN850X from Amazon for $550.00
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYPVN...asin_title
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JonathanP3549Nov 28, 2024 1:33 PM
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This is one of the best and fastest external nvme enclosures but it's a little too pricey for me.

Instead, I bought an Acasis TBU405Air 40Gbps enclosure for $51 from their website with a BF discount. It doesn't cool quite as well as the OWC but it's good enough for me.

www.acasis.com

Be careful, Acasis has several enclosures that are similar in appearance with slightly different features. I bought the cheaper enclosure that only supports Thunderbolt 3/4 and USB 4.0 for my M4 mac mini. This version is not compatible with earlier USB types but there are options that do.
Last edited by JonathanP3549 November 28, 2024 at 06:11 AM.
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azulon12Nov 28, 2024 1:35 PM
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Quote from JonathanP3549 View quoted comment :
This is one of the best external nvme enclosures but it's pricey. A little too much for me.

Instead, I bought an Acasis 40Gbps enclosure (TB 4/3, USB 4 only) for $51 from their website with a BF discount. It doesn't cool quite as good as the OWC but it's good enough for me. Be aware, Acasis has several enclosures that are similar in appearance with slightly different features.
Link me the deal brother oh brother
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Nov 28, 2024 2:10 PM
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JonathanP3549Nov 28, 2024 2:10 PM
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Quote from azulon12 View quoted comment :
Link me the deal brother oh brother
https://www.acasis.com/collection...-tbu405air

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Hat-TrickNov 28, 2024 2:12 PM
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Quote from JonathanP3549 View quoted comment :
This is one of the best external nvme enclosures but it's pricey. A little too much for me.

Instead, I bought an Acasis TBU405Air 40Gbps enclosure for $51 from their website with a BF discount. It doesn't cool quite as well as the OWC but it's good enough for me.

www.acasis.com [acasis.com]

Be careful, Acasis has several enclosures that are similar in appearance with slightly different features. I bought the cheaper enclosure that only supports Thunderbolt 3/4 and USB 4.0 for my M4 mac mini. This version is not compatible with earlier USB types but there are options that do.
Very confusing as it says "is only compatible with Thunderbolt 4/3 USB4. It cannot be backward compatible with USB 3.2/3.1/4.0/3.0/2.0". So, for USB 4, does it work or not? If I were a betting man, I'd say it is only compatible with Thunderbolt 3/4 and not USB 4 at all (if that's even possible since TB4 supports USB 4). A true TB4 port is backwards compatible to all the lesser USB specs so I wonder what TB4 controller is in this thing?​
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Nov 28, 2024 2:22 PM
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JonathanP3549Nov 28, 2024 2:22 PM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
Very confusing as it says "is only compatible with Thunderbolt 4/3 USB4. It cannot be backward compatible with USB 3.2/3.1/4.0/3.0/2.0". So, for USB 4, does it work or not? If I were a betting man, I'd say it is only compatible with Thunderbolt 3/4 and not USB 4 at all (if that's even possible since TB4 supports USB 4). A true TB4 port is backwards compatible to all the lesser USB specs so I wonder what TB4 controller is in this thing?​
Intel JHL7440 chipset.

The enclosures that support earlier usb versions include an additional chipset, Realtek RTL9210B, from the website.

Since I'm only using a mac mini m4 I went with the cheaper option but I think many would want the additional usb support.
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azulon12Nov 28, 2024 2:32 PM
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Quote from JonathanP3549 View quoted comment :
Intel JHL7440 chipset.

The enclosures that support earlier usb versions include an additional chipset, Realtek RTL9210B, from the website.

Since I'm only using a mac mini m4 I went with the cheaper option but I think many would want the additional usb support.
Well now hang on - I don't understand. The one you link for 50 dollars no something everything. But the other one does… is that the right understanding??
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Quote from azulon12 View quoted comment :
Well now hang on - I don't understand. The one you link for 50 dollars no something everything. But the other one does… is that the right understanding??
Cheaper one -> one chipset -> only for newer machines
More expensive one -> two chipsets -> supported by all machines
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happy2000hkNov 28, 2024 3:42 PM
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Dealbreaker for me is it's only 10gb/s on Intel Mac so I'll have to pass on this. Only apple silicon gets 40 gb/s.
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CptnJustcNov 28, 2024 4:06 PM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
Very confusing as it says "is only compatible with Thunderbolt 4/3 USB4. It cannot be backward compatible with USB 3.2/3.1/4.0/3.0/2.0". So, for USB 4, does it work or not? If I were a betting man, I'd say it is only compatible with Thunderbolt 3/4 and not USB 4 at all (if that's even possible since TB4 supports USB 4). A true TB4 port is backwards compatible to all the lesser USB specs so I wonder what TB4 controller is in this thing?​
Careful if you see a 20 gbps enclosure, because the exception is USB 3.2 Gen 2x2. Mine only gets 10 gbps on my Mac Studio's TB4 ports.
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Nov 28, 2024 4:22 PM
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JonathanP3549Nov 28, 2024 4:22 PM
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This website discusses the various chipsets in nvme enclosures, including the OWC and Acasis models mentioned here. The OWC 1M2 typically gets around 3.1-3.2GB/s with a top tier nvme whereas the referenced Acasis around 2.6-2.8GB/s.

Both are great options. I chose Acasis because it's fast enough and cool enough while also a lot cheaper. Though, the OWC would have been my second choice.

https://dancharblog.wordpress.com...sets-2022/
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