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OWC Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt™ 5 SSD – 6,000 MB/s Portable SSD (2TB/4TB) – Rugged & Fast External Drive
The OWC Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt™ 5 SSD delivers blazing-fast performance, setting a new standard in external storage. Powered by Thunderbolt 5 technology, this SSD achieves incredible transfer speeds of up to 6,000 MB/s, perfect for creative professionals and power users handling high-resolution videos, large data files, or gaming. Available in 2TB and 4TB capacities, this ultra-portable SSD combines performance with durability, featuring a rugged, fanless aluminum design that’s waterproof, dustproof, and crushproof. Whether you’re working in the studio or on location, the Envoy Ultra delivers speed, reliability, and portability.
Key Features:
- Lightning-Fast Speeds: Equipped with Thunderbolt 5 technology, the Envoy Ultra reaches speeds of up to 6,000 MB/s, twice as fast as Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 SSDs.
- Rugged Design: Built to withstand the elements, this SSD features a crushproof, waterproof, and dustproof fanless aluminum body, ensuring durability wherever you go.
- Universal Compatibility: Fully backward-compatible with Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and USB4 devices, making it versatile for use with Macs, PCs, and iPad Pros. (See Compatibility Tab for more info)
- Portable and Bus-Powered: No need for an external power source – the bus-powered design makes it easy to carry and use on the go, offering maximum convenience.
- High-Capacity Options: Choose between 2TB and 4TB of storage to handle high-resolution media and large project files with ease.
- 5-Year Warranty: Backed by a reliable 5-year limited warranty, ensuring long-term peace of mind and protection for your investment.
Includes
(1) 2.0TB / 4TB OWC Envoy Ultra SSD (options)
(1) OWC Envoy Ultra Getting Started QR Insert Card
(1) Support Manual for OWC Envoy Ultra (digital)
3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Unmatched Performance and Versatile Compatibility
The Envoy Ultra leverages cutting-edge Thunderbolt 5 technology to deliver exceptional performance, matching your device’s internal storage speeds. Whether connected to a Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, or USB4 host, the Envoy Ultra eliminates bottlenecks, ensuring seamless operation. Simply connect the integrated cable and experience optimal performance across multiple platforms.
Performance When Connected To:
Thunderbolt 5: Exceeding 6,000MB/s
Thunderbolt 4: Ranges from 2,800MB/s to 3,800MB/s
Thunderbolt 3 (Mac only): Up to 2,800MB/s
USB4: Over 3,800MB/s
Note:
- PCs, Chromebooks, and Surface devices require a Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 5, or USB4 port to use Envoy Ultra.
- Thunderbolt cable connector/plug end is not waterproof and must be dry/clean before connecting Envoy Ultra to a machine or device.
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Storage:
- Drive Bays: 1 bay
- Capacity: 2TB ( OWCTB5ENVU02) or 4TB ( OWCTB5ENVU04)
- Drive Mechanism:
- 2.0TB OWC Aura Pro IV PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 Solid State Drive
- 4.0TB OWC Aura Pro IV PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 Solid State Drive
- *OWC reserves the right to replace or upgrade to equivalent or better components.
- Plug and Play: Yes
- Boot Support: Mac only. Boot Camp is not supported.
- Drive Format: APFS for Mac and iPad systems
- For Windows, Chrome, and Android users, please consult OWC Drive Setup for Windows, Chrome, and Android Platforms for formatting instructions.
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Ports:
- (1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) up to 80Gb/s
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Performance:
- Data Transfer Rate (Maximum): Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) up to 80Gb/s
- USB4: Up to 40Gb/s (or 5000MB/s)
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Chipset:
- Chipset / Controller: Thunderbolt: JHL9480
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Power:
- External Power Adapter: No
- Power Supply: Bus-powered
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Physical:
- Security Slot: No
- Housing Color: Black
- Housing Material: Aluminum
- Dimensions: Height: 2.0 cm (0.8 in), Length: 12.4 cm (4.9 in), Width: 7.1 cm (2.8 in)
- Weight: 341.0 g (0.75 lbs)
- IP Rating: IP67 (Dust-tight, protected against the effects of temporary immersion in water)
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Certifications:
- BSMI, CE, FCC, RCM, VCCI
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Environmental:
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Ambient Temperature:
- Operating: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
- Non-Operating: 68°F to 140°F (20°C to 60°C)
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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)
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Humidity:
- Operating: 8% to 90% non-condensing
- Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
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Ambient Temperature:
- Acoustics: Noise 0.0dB
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Host Interface Requirements:
- Thunderbolt 5
- Thunderbolt 4
- Thunderbolt 3 (Mac only)
- USB4 port
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Mac OS Compatibility:
- macOS 14.x Sonoma
- macOS 15.x Sequoia
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PC OS Compatibility:
- Windows 10 32-bit Edition
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows 11
- Linux OS Compatibility: Yes
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Mobile OS Compatibility:
- iPadOS 17
- iPadOS 18
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Other OS Compatibility:
- Chrome OS
- Chrome OS and Linux
- Driver Required: No
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Other Requirements:
- Thunderbolt 3 support is Mac only.
- Thunderbolt 3 or later and USB4 connections on a Mac require macOS version 10.14 or later.
- Intel-based Mac systems require macOS 15 or later.
- USB4 connections for a Chromebook or Surface require the latest version of Chrome OS.
- Linux users should use the latest version of Ubuntu.
Customer Reviews
Working perfectly as expected, heats up a little bit under heavy stress, but perfectly manageable, doesn’t seem to affect performance. Benchmarking gives me around 5500 MB/s file read/write.
Shipping was also fast, thanks a lot.
If you are reading this then you are probably seriously considering the Envoy Ultra. You have probably read a few reviews and maybe watched a couple of YouTube reviews.
Here’s my actual use review (rather than the here’s a review unit keep it for a day or two then send it back kind of review).
I have the M4 MBP Pro version. 1TB and also the OWC TB5 Dock. The envoy Ultra is connected directly to the MBP
For comparison I also have an M1 Mac Studio Max 32GB/1 TB version) with a number of TB3/USB4 enclosures by Acacis, Inateck and Tekq
The ultra is in a different league, in terms of design, build, speed and cooling.
It gets warm but never hot (my Inateck enclosures get extremely hot even when idling).
Speed wise, you will see over 5000MBps in both read and write with the included stick of NVME.
Design wise, it looks great next to my Space black MBP and black Magic Trackpad and Logitech Mini KB (space grey).
Reliability wise - No issues
The TB5 cable - Its replaceable despite what you may read, if you carefully pry the rubber strips fro the bottom 4x T6 (from memory) **** heads are exposed and you can open the case, the TB5 cable is retained by a rubber grommet and is easily replaceable.
Hold on then, does that mean I can add a different stick of NVME? :) Well yes it does providing you are happy with invalidating your warranty. I put in a 4TB Samsung 990 PRO (not plus they are different) and am hitting 5900+ on both read and write with no increase in temperatures. And I didn’t think that would feel significantly faster than my TB3/USB 4 enclosures (each of which has either very fast Kingston Fury or Hynix p41 Platinum BVME 2TB)
The envoy ultra is therefore highly recommended, and its be honest significantly cheaper than adding an extra 2/4TB with Apple and you will get similar speeds .
What are you waiting for, if you feel the need, the need for speed, then enter your credit card details
Fast T5 ssd. On my macbook gets to about 5500MB/s which is impressive. Body gets slightly warm but not hot. Well made. Glad to see cable will be user updatable.
Thank you. Great product, great service.
