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Nov 27, 2024 8:29 PM

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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Nov 28, 2024 8:44 PM
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whodiiniNov 28, 2024 8:44 PM
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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 9:02 PM
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tanginatorNov 28, 2024 9:02 PM
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Quote from ethanweisinger View quoted comment :
I have 2 TB Acasis TBU405Air plugged into my Mac Min M4 and it works perfect. What mac mini you got?
M4 Mini and 4TB NVME; maybe this combination draws more power than your 2TB. A message would show up asking to unplug another device from the TB4 ports when I plug this in.
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Nov 28, 2024 9:12 PM
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SensibleApple3211Nov 28, 2024 9:12 PM
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What I see here is the usual confusion with OWC products where they advertise in a way that one gets easily mislead while they keep their over promise and under deliver game in a legally proof fencing. That's what I concluded after many years of being their customer. Stuff often does not work together with other external items, even some of their own. And customer service to me has been abysmal so that I haven't bought anything from them in years. Best time ever because other brands tend to work!

Specific example here is the Acasis enclosure

ACASIS 40Gbps M.2 NVMe SSD... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSFFM...b_ap_share

which is already replacing the previous cases I've been using. Big difference here is the added fan that can be controlled with a little button next to the cable port. I'm running a 4TB Samsung 990 Pro while I'm writing this, and it feels warm, but not the usual hot and super hot. It's active cooling, and it works!

And I just ran a Blackmagic speed test: write speeds always hitting about 2,800 MB/s, and read speeds are always close to 2,900 MB/s.

These cases also go up to 8TB, the next one I will fill with the biggest WD 850X, one after another replacing all my external NVMe cases with those that have built in fans.

One often overlooked practical plus that the Acasis cases have: The cable connection is flush with the case, so even the really chunky Thunderbolt cables fit with no issues whatsoever.
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Nov 28, 2024 9:21 PM
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tanginatorNov 28, 2024 9:21 PM
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Quote from VioletSoda9345 View quoted comment :
I need one for Samsung 990pro with Mac mini M4. SSD will be used for programming.

This one or the Acasis one?
You'd want the OWC or Acasis TBU401 ($76) or TBU405 ($90). But if it's around $90, the OWC is a better choice because of the faster real-world speed and better heat dissipation.
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Nov 28, 2024 9:41 PM
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naotmeNov 28, 2024 9:41 PM
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Ordered this on Amazon yesterday for $131.24. Cancelled it and ordered this deal.

This doesn't get free shipping since the sale puts the item cost below the $99 needed for free shipping.

Total cost with shipping was $110.30. There was a $14.13 cash back offer from "H" that sounds by bunny. Plus 5% back with PayPal through Chase Freedom.

So costs after cash back offers is about $90.66.
Nov 28, 2024 9:47 PM
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dacheezeNov 28, 2024 9:47 PM
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Meh - look elsewhere. I ordered one the day after the mini arrived at my house. Very easy install. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! BEWARE!! They lied to me about a refund for the product price difference after it went on sale. They lost a customer for good.
Nov 29, 2024 12:18 AM
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JT84Nov 29, 2024 12:18 AM
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Just picked up this and the 4tb 990 pro, but I'm not a heavy user. Overkill?
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Nov 29, 2024 12:28 AM
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dohnnysdiscountgasNov 29, 2024 12:28 AM
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Quote from JonathanP3549 View quoted comment :
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 [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.
I think I'm going back to Acasis a 3rd time

https://www.acasis.com/collection...-tbu405air

it can get hot, but i've noticed that if you let it sit on the base of an imac/studio-display/mac-mini, it basically acts as a giant heat sink and becomes completely cool to the touch. I don't think the heat is an issue either way, though.

I'm really digging the styling of this OWC, tho...

OWC weighs 253g
acasis is 97g
Last edited by dohnnysdiscountgas November 28, 2024 at 04:42 PM.
Nov 29, 2024 12:33 AM
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gen2Nov 29, 2024 12:33 AM
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shouldn't it do around 5,000 MB/sec if it's 40gbit?
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Nov 29, 2024 12:36 AM
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dohnnysdiscountgasNov 29, 2024 12:36 AM
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Quote from gen2 View quoted comment :
shouldn't it do around 5,000 MB/sec if it's 40gbit?
because thunderbolt reserves a chunk for video, you're left with 2800-3200 in practice
Nov 29, 2024 12:38 AM
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kensteeleNov 29, 2024 12:38 AM
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Quote from VioletSoda9345 View quoted comment :
I need one for Samsung 990pro with Mac mini M4. SSD will be used for programming.

This one or the Acasis one?
Quote from JT84 View quoted comment :
Just picked up this and the 4tb 990 pro, but I'm not a heavy user. Overkill?
another data point:

just got this one yesterday, installed my 990pro, with a t4 cable and mac studio, consistent 3,000+ MB/s speeds.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9PWKJT3
Nov 29, 2024 1:19 AM
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AdamDportNov 29, 2024 1:19 AM
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Quote from DealSeekerRob View quoted comment :
I'm not seeing free shipping as well.. anybody here got free shipping?
I figured it out, free shipping for $99 or above. I added a 6 foot usb cable to get free shipping
Nov 29, 2024 1:24 AM
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kensteeleNov 29, 2024 1:24 AM
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Nov 29, 2024 1:44 AM
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chasemyaccordNov 29, 2024 1:44 AM
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Quote from AdamDport View quoted comment :
I figured it out, free shipping for $99 or above. I added a 6 foot usb cable to get free shipping
Yep, I ordered an 3-in-1 charger for my iPhone, watch and AirPods. $105 before tax but at least shipping was free.

Also CB from some site for an extra 10%

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Nov 29, 2024 2:40 AM
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kaabobNov 29, 2024 2:40 AM
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Quote from kensteele View quoted comment :
another data point:

just got this one yesterday, installed my 990pro, with a t4 cable and mac studio, consistent 3,000+ MB/s speeds.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9PWKJT3
So does your mac studio auto negotiate TB3, or have to prevent it from going to USB 3?

Thanks. I just dont want to plug this into my iMac M4 and have it fail to use TB3 by default
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