500GB Aura Pro 6G Solid State Drive and Enclosure for Macbook Pro Retina (2012 to early 2013) by OWC

Upgrade Kit with SSD, Installation Tools, & Envoy Enclosure for Easy Data Transfer/Original Drive Reuse
 
Designed for Mac
Once again, OWC provides Mac users an upgrade path that delivers phenomenal performance, functionality, and reliability! Whether it's for the base 13" model only offering a 128GB SSD or the base 15" model offering just a 256GB SSD, installing an Aura Pro 6G SSD is the best enhancement for the MacBook Pro with Retina display. 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 Pro
OWC Aura Pro SSDs provide a noticeable increase in performance over the factory SSDs for all MacBook Pro with Retina display models:

• Increase capacity up to 16x the 13-inch base models
• Increase capacity up to 8x the 15-inch base models
• Get write speeds up to 494MB/s
• Get read speeds up to 530MB/s

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 Pro. 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

 
Everything You Need, Ready for Installation

• Re-use the factory SSD via the OWC Envoy as an external storage solution.
• Take your data with you — Small enough to keep in a pocket or laptop case!
• Easily add additional laptop storage with no AC adapter required.

Ultra-portable, bus-powered external storage solution designed to complement the MacBook Pro with Retina display
The OWC Envoy Pro combines elegance and functionality into a sleek, portable external storage solution that complements the design and finish of the MacBook® Pro with Retina display. Its anodized aluminum body protects your drive and data, while its minimal size allows for simple stowing in coat pockets, backpacks or briefcases.

The USB 3.0 interface offers speedy transfer rates of up to 500MB/s and the Envoy Pro requires no AC power.