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480GB OWC Envoy Pro Elektron
USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Bus-Powered Portable NVMe SSD
Mfr P/N: ENVPK.5 OWC SKU: OWCENVPK.5
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The fastest, toughest mini-sized USB-C bus-powered SSD in the universe.
- Super-fast for all: save, backup, and edit personal and work files with up to 970MB/s real-world performance1
- Universally compatible: Plug and play with Thunderbolt and USB Macs or PCs as well as devices like the iPad Pro and Chromebooks
- Built like a tank: Crushproof, dustproof and waterproof IP67 rated2
- Tiny: pocket-sized to go anywhere easily
- Bootable: launch apps and start working in seconds (Mac only)
- Informative: LED for at glance confirmation of power and activity status3
- Cool: heat dissipating aircraft-grade aluminum housing for silent, throttle-free performance
- Innergize™ Enabled: custom OWC software for complete health, performance, and field upgrade management
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Smaller. Faster. Lighter.
Since the earliest days of mobile computing, there's been a common user desire mantra: "make it smaller, faster, lighter, and rugged." Pocket-sized tiny, the crushproof, dustproof and waterproof Envoy Pro Elektron puts massive sized personal and work files in the palm of your hand while pushing USB-C's bandwidth to the max so you can edit and save wherever, whenever with virtually any Mac or PC.
Edit. Play. Backup. Do It All Twice As Fast
Edit large format video footage in the field. Take your favorite games and music with you to play anywhere. Back up that work or classroom project. Whatever your data storage need, the Envoy Pro Elektron lets you do it all up to twice as fast as other portable SSDs in a reliably rugged solution that's half the size of a smartphone.
Universally Compatible
By utilizing the latest USB technology, the Envoy Pro Elektron is plug and play compatible with a broad universe of Mac, PC, and tablet computers. Transfer gigabytes of data in seconds to yesterday's machines, today's USB-C and Thunderbolt™ 3 models, and well into the future. View photos and video footage on iPad Pro and Chromebook tablets. All that and Elektron also works cross-platform with Macs and PCs using OWC MacDrive software (available separately) for peace between the platforms.
Truth in Numbers
Big theoretical performance numbers are certainly eye-catchers…but they're realistically unattainable. That's why we take the extra time to run OWC storage solutions through intensive performance testing. Truthfully listing the Envoy Pro Elektron's up to 1011MB/s1 real-world test results defines our commitment to the "OWC Difference" which ensures you'll be completely satisfied the Elektron will handle your most demanding needs.
Looks Nice. Plays Rough
It's easy to get beguiled by the sleek, silent, and cool running aircraft-grade aluminum housing. More than just a pretty face, the Envoy Pro Elektron is IP67 rated so you can work in the dirtiest and wettest environments2. And if you happen to drop this tiny but mighty drive onto a driveway or parking lot, the crushproof Envoy Pro Elektron can be rolled over multiple times without damage.
Secure It All
If you have sensitive client project files or personal information that requires access permission, the Envoy Pro Elektron is fully compatible with macOS and Windows built-in encryption so you can add peace of mind password security to your data.
Store from Minutes to Millions
All the features and "technospeak" of an external drive don't mean a thing if you don't know how much of a particular file type it can hold. For every 1TB of Envoy Pro Elektron drive capacity, you can store up to any of the following4:
- 200,000 photos
- 250,000 standard quality songs
- 38,000 high quality songs
- 200 high-definition movies
- 41.6 hours of GoPro 4K footage
- 4.3 million MS Office documents
- 24+ PS4/Xbox games
Innergize Your Workflow with Highest Performance and Reliability
OWC Innergize™ is the first stage of the Capture to Completion™ ecosystem of OWC products designed to seamlessly propel professional photographers, videographers, and content creators to the highest level of workflow performance and reliability. This OWC custom-designed app is a complete health, performance, and field upgrade management tool.
- Health: Over time and use cycles, flash memory does wear out. Innergize verifies and reports the percentage of use life remaining. Now you can work with full confidence your OWC Envoy Pro Elektron will deliver the reliability you can trust.
- Sanitize: Writes, deletes, and formatting all take their toll on memory cards and SSDs. Innergize cleans and restores the flash memory performance of your OWC Envoy Pro Elektron so you can get the best results on every use.
- Field Upgrade: When new firmware updates are introduced, they may not work properly with flash memory. Innergize gives OWC Envoy Pro Elektron users the ability to quickly upgrade their firmware in the field for full compatibility, additional performance enhancements, and bug fixes for optimal reliability.
Innergize is free to use with OWC Envoy Pro Elektron. Download for OWC Innergize for Mac or OWC Innergize for Windows.
Ready to go. Right out of the box.
OWC products are loved around the world for It Just Works™ ease-of-use and reliability. To provide the highest performance, reliability, and ready-to-run convenience available, your solution comes formatted in the native APFS macOS and iPadOS file system. With OWC, you don’t have to worry about reformatting hassles or confusion like other solutions — just plug your drive into your Mac or iPad and you’re good to go.
- 970MB/s sequential read/write (max) performance based on testing an OWC Aura Pro III equipped Envoy Pro Elektron connected to an Intel iMac Pro (Late 2017; iMacPro1,1) with 3.2GHz processor and 32GB RAM running AJA System Test (4K-Full resolution, 64GB file size).
- Envoy Pro Elektron is water resistant for up to 30 minutes at < 1 meter
- LED functionality may vary depending on user installed SSD in 0GB enclosure
- Storage examples for illustrative purposes only. Individual results may be different based on variety of factors including specific file size and format, settings, features, software and other factors. Storage estimates based on the following:
-10-megapixel camera with 5MB image sizes
- 4-minute average 4MB MP3 songs
- 4-minute average uncompressed Apple Lossless (ALAC) songs
- 1080p HD videos with 5GB average file size
- 60FPS 24GB/hr
- 250KB average MS Office document file size
- 40GB average game sizes - A firmware update is required to use OWC Envoy Pro Elektron with OWC Innergize for Mac software. Please consult the "Innergize for Mac: Firmware Update" or "Innergize for Mac: Firmware Update" guide for download and installation instructions.
Includes
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- (1) OWC Envoy Pro Elektron
- (1) 0.68M (28") USB-C Cable
- (1) Getting Started QR Insert Card
- (1) Digital: User Guide for OWC Envoy Pro Elektron
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Specs
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Drive Bays
- 1 bay
Capacity
- 480GB Useable Capacity
- Total Capacity: 512GB
- 32GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction
Drive Mechanism
- (1) 480GB OWC Aura Pro III PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 2242 Solid-State Drive
- *OWC reserves the right to replace or upgrade to equivalent or better components.
Plug and Play
- Yes
Boot Support
- Mac only
Drive Format
- APFS for Mac and iPad systems
- Windows, Chrome, and Android users please consult OWC Drive Setup for Windows, Chrome, and Android Platforms for formatting instructions
Storage Interface
- NVMe M.2
Device Ports
- (1) Host Port - USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s) - USB 2.0/3.0 backwards compatible
Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 : Up to 10 Gb/s (or 1250 MB/s)
Chipset / Controller
- Asmedia ASM-2362
Host Interface Requirements
- USB-C, USB-A1, or Thunderbolt 3 port
Mac OS Compatibility
- macOS 10.12 Sierra
- macOS 10.13 High Sierra
- macOS 10.14 Mojave
- macOS 10.15 Catalina
- macOS 11.x Big Sur
- macOS 12.x Monterey
- macOS 13.x Ventura
- macOS 14.x Sonoma
PC OS Compatibility
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows 11
Linux OS Compatibility
- Yes
Mobile OS Compatibility
- iPadOS 13
- iPadOS 14
- iPadOS 15
- iPadOS 16
- iPadOS 17
Other OS Compatibility
- Chrome OS
- latest version recommended
Driver Required
- No
Other Requirements
- NVMe M.2 SSD with 2242 form factor and M-Key connector
External Power Adapter
- No
Power Supply
- Bus-powered
Security Slot
- No
Power/Activity LED
- Yes
Housing Color
- Silver
Housing Material
- Aluminum
Dimensions
- Height: 1.2 cm (0.5 in)
- Length: 7.6 cm (3.0 in)
- Width: 5.2 cm (2.0 in)
Weight
- 85.0 g (0.19 lbs)
IP Rating
- IP67 (Dust-tight, protected against the effects of temporary immersion in water)
Certifications
- BSMI
- CE
- FCC
- VCCI
- RCM
Ambient Temperature
- Operating: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
- Non-Operating: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Altitude
- Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
- Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)
Humidity
- Operating: 8% to 90% non-condensing
- Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Noise
- 0.0dB
- USB-A host connectivity requires USB-C to USB-A adapter (included).
Benchmarks
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Truth in Numbers: Another OWC Difference
There are many attributes that define “The OWC Difference.” By listing real-world performance tests of OWC solutions, we’re confident you’ll be completely satisfied with your technology investment.
macOS Test Results
Blackmagic Disk Speed Test
USB 3.1 Gen 1
iMac Pro (Late 2017; iMacPro1,1) with 3.2GHz processor and 32GB RAM
Blackmagic Disk Speed Test
USB 3.1 Gen 2
iMac Pro (Late 2017; iMacPro1,1) with 3.2GHz processor and 32GB RAM
AJA System Test
USB 3.1 Gen 1
iMac Pro (Late 2017; iMacPro1,1) with 3.2GHz processor and 32GB RAM
AJA System Test
USB 3.1 Gen 2
iMac Pro (Late 2017; iMacPro1,1) with 3.2GHz processor and 32GB RAM
Windows Test Results
CrystalDiskMark
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Gigabyte (GA-Z170X-UD5 TH) with 2.70GHz i5-6400 processor and 16GB RAM
CrystalDiskMark
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Gigabyte (GA-Z170X-UD5 TH) with 2.70GHz i5-6400 processor and 16GB RAM
AJA System Test
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Gigabyte (GA-Z170X-UD5 TH) with 2.70GHz i5-6400 processor and 16GB RAM
AJA System Test
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Gigabyte (GA-Z170X-UD5 TH) with 2.70GHz i5-6400 processor and 16GB RAM
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Customer Reviews
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I love the compact size and transfer speed
I love this compact and lightweight hard drive. Only time will tell if it has problems with crashing. I am using it for PC not a Mac. My friend recommended this drive to me but he uses it for Mac.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.Reviewer1570028348,
Aug, 24 2024
- Reviewer:Reviewer1570028348
Response from OWC, Support
Thank you for sharing your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you're loving the compact size and impressive transfer speed of your hard drive. It's always great when a product meets your needs, and we appreciate your friend's recommendation! Since you're using it for PC, we're confident you'll enjoy its reliability. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/
Always the best.
Always reliable, always the best. Since I got RAM for a Mac 6100.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.Frammis,
Jul, 4 2024
- Reviewer:Frammis
Response from OWC, Support
We are thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience with us! Thank you for being a loyal customer and for trusting us with your Mac upgrades. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again in the future. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/
So far so good
5 Stars will only come in 3 years time if no issues.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.Reviewer3455610557,
Mar, 18 2024
- Reviewer:Reviewer3455610557
Response from OWC, Support
We're thrilled to hear that your initial experience with our products has been positive! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We'll be here to assist you every step of the way, and we can't wait to earn that fifth star from you in the future!
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