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product_id: 327375887
title: "OWC 480GB Aura N2 NVMe SSD Upgrade Kit w/ 1TB Express USB 3.0 Compatible with MacBook Pro w/Retina Display (Late 2013 - Mid 2015) and MacBook Air (Mid 2013 -Mid 2017)"
brand: "owc"
price: "$462"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 1
category: "Owc"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/327375887-owc-480gb-aura-n2-nvme-ssd-upgrade-kit-w-1tb
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# 2200MB/s read speed 480GB NVMe SSD capacity Includes full MacBook upgrade kit OWC 480GB Aura N2 NVMe SSD Upgrade Kit w/ 1TB Express USB 3.0 Compatible with MacBook Pro w/Retina Display (Late 2013 - Mid 2015) and MacBook Air (Mid 2013 -Mid 2017)

**Brand:** owc
**Price:** $462
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Upgrade your Mac’s speed and storage—because your workflow deserves the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** OWC 480GB Aura N2 NVMe SSD Upgrade Kit w/ 1TB Express USB 3.0 Compatible with MacBook Pro w/Retina Display (Late 2013 - Mid 2015) and MacBook Air (Mid 2013 -Mid 2017) by owc
- **How much does it cost?** $462 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/327375887-owc-480gb-aura-n2-nvme-ssd-upgrade-kit-w-1tb)

## Best For

- owc enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted owc brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Peace of Mind Warranty:** Backed by a 3-year limited warranty, so you can upgrade confidently and avoid the FOMO of falling behind on performance.
- • **Extend Your Mac’s Lifespan:** Upgrade your aging Mac with modern NVMe tech and SLC caching to keep it running like new without the premium price of a new device.
- • **Blazing Fast NVMe Performance:** Experience up to 2200MB/s read and 952MB/s write speeds for seamless multitasking and rapid file transfers.
- • **Complete Upgrade Kit Included:** Comes with tools, 1TB USB 3.0 external drive, and step-by-step guide—everything you need to boost your Mac’s storage and speed instantly.
- • **Tailored for MacBook Pro & Air:** Precision-engineered for Retina MacBook Pro (2013-2015) and MacBook Air (2013-2017) to ensure perfect compatibility and easy installation.

## Overview

The OWC 480GB Aura N2 NVMe SSD Upgrade Kit is a Mac-specific storage solution designed for Retina MacBook Pro (Late 2013 - Mid 2015) and MacBook Air (Mid 2013 - Mid 2017). It delivers blazing read speeds up to 2200MB/s and write speeds up to 952MB/s using PCIe 3.1 x4 NVMe technology. The kit includes the SSD, installation tools, a 1TB USB 3.0 external drive, and a detailed installation guide. Engineered to extend your Mac’s lifespan with advanced SLC caching and a 3-year warranty, it offers a cost-effective way to boost performance and storage without replacing your device.

## Description

After years of good, hard work, storage on your Mac is getting tight and load times and data transfers lag. You’ve invested years of gear, programs and customizations and it’s not the time to switch. Upgrade with OWC Aura N2 to make your Mac fast and more spacious than ever — for a fraction of the cost of a new model — and keep everything else just the way you like it. Aura N expands your Mac with up to 1TB of storage space, so you can add to your media, games, and apps without picking favorites. It’s advanced NVMe technology revives read speeds up to 1600MB/s write speeds up to 1100MB/s, giving your Mac the power to run like new again. Aura N2 combines speed and stamina to prepare your Mac for the short race and the long haul. Engineered with advanced SLC caching, this SSD provides incredible burst performance for a faster and more responsive experience. Plus, the extra storage and speed can increase the working life of your Mac by years. Aura N2 SSD upgrades are precisely engineered for your Mac laptop, so you'll never need to compromise your data by relying on complicated software hacks or TRIM-enablers to get the most from your upgrade. Just install, migrate your data, and enjoy the great performance of flash storage with up to 8 times the capacity of the original drive.

Review: The quality is not the best and not very durable - I was happy with this item as I needed it to get extra storage on my Mac book pro, so I replaced the original ssd with this one, but unfortunately yesterday the ssd stop working, even with the disk utility the computer stop recognizing the ssd and I bought it like 4 months ago, luckily I had saved the old ssd. I’ll need to see if there’s some kind of guarantee as I believe the item is still pretty recent.

## Features

- Read speeds up to 2200MB/s and Write speeds up to 952MB/s
- NVMe – PCIe 3.1 x4 Designed for macOS 10.12 and beyond
- Includes (1) Aura N2 SSD (1) Tools (1) 1.0TB OWC Express USB 3.0 Portable Storage Solution (1) Installation Guide for MacBook Air (Mid-2013 - 2017), MacBook Pro (Retina, Late 2013 - Mid 2015)
- Compatible With MacBook Pro Retina, 13-inch and 15-inch, Late 2013 - Mid 2015 (MacBookPro11,1 MacBookPro11,3 MacBookPro12,1 MacBookPro11,5) // MacBook Air 11-inch and 13-inch, Mid 2013- Mid 2017 (MacBookAir6,1 MacBookAir6,2 MacBookAir7,1 MacBookAir7,2)
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09TXT8XFV |
| Best Sellers Rank | #277 in Internal Solid State Drives |
| Brand | OWC |
| Customer Reviews | 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars (4) |
| Date First Available | March 3, 2022 |
| Flash Memory Size | 480 GB |
| Hard Drive | 480 GB Solid State Drive |
| Hard Drive Interface | NVMe |
| Hardware Platform | Mac |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Item model number | OWCS4DAB4MB05B |
| Manufacturer | Other World Computing |
| Package Dimensions | 6 x 5 x 2 inches |
| Series | Aura N2 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** OWC
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 480 GB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive
- **Hard Disk Interface:** NVMe
- **Hard Disk Size:** 480 GB
- **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Portable
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Laptop

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐ The quality is not the best and not very durable
*by J***N on October 21, 2025*

I was happy with this item as I needed it to get extra storage on my Mac book pro, so I replaced the original ssd with this one, but unfortunately yesterday the ssd stop working, even with the disk utility the computer stop recognizing the ssd and I bought it like 4 months ago, luckily I had saved the old ssd. I’ll need to see if there’s some kind of guarantee as I believe the item is still pretty recent.

## Frequently Bought Together

- OWC 240GB Aura N2 NVMe Solid State Drive Compatible with Select 2013 and Later Macs
- Sintech NGFF M.2 nVME SSD Adapter Card for Upgrade MacBook Air(2013-2016 Year) and MacBook PRO(Late 2013-2015 Year)

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-25*