MacBook Air 2013, 2014 and 2015 SSD upgrade
Do you need to upgrade the SSD in your MacBook Air 2013, 2014 and 2015?
Whether your current SSD is faulty or you just need a bit more space for your stuff, we can help you find the best SSD for your machine without paying a fortune.
When it comes to SSD’s, as with many things in life, generally the bigger and faster the technology the more expensive it is.
Higher-end, more expensive SSD’s utilising newer technology run at up to 3000MB/s, whilst the older more budget-friendly SSD’s run at up to 1800MB/s.
The MacBook Air 2013-2015** models internal wiring (aka PCIe 2.0 x2) limits the installed SSD’s speed to a max of 1200-1400MB/s, ever, no matter what, it’s just physics……….
Knowing this can save you a surprising amount of money, which you could choose to spend on a bigger SSD, so you can have more room for your stuff or treats for your dog/cat/self/significant other, it's totally up to you
Here’s a few examples of our SSD’s which prove speed isn’t everything: .
**This applies to the following models. If you are not sure exactly which model you have here’s a help article that will help you find out.
For MacBook Air 2017 options, please read this article