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Built to handle tasks ranging from daily data transfers to detailed VFX work, the 8TB Express 1M2 80G USB4 External SSD from OWC / Other World Computing is designed for 8K+ video editors and colorists, DITs and…
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Built to handle tasks ranging from daily data transfers to detailed VFX work, the 8TB Express 1M2 80G USB4 External SSD from OWC / Other World Computing is designed for 8K+ video editors and colorists, DITs and photographers, AI/ML developers and game designers, and other creative professionals. Equipped with an 8TB NVMe M.2 SSD, the Express 1M2 80G delivers speeds of up to 6000 MB/s, which brings internal storage-class performance to an external setup. It comes preformatted APFS for macOS 14 and later and the latest version of iPadOS, but may be used with Windows 11 and the most recent versions of Chrome and Linux with a simple reformat. It connects to your host system using an 80 Gb/s USB4 or Thunderbolt 5 port, but is backward compatible with 40 Gb/s USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 at speeds up to 3800 MB/s, or Thunderbolt 3 (Mac only) at speeds up to 2800 MB/s.
If you ever need to replace or upgrade the Express 1M2 80G's internal storage, its one M.2 slot supports NVMe SSDs with a 2242 and 2280 form factor. Its aluminum enclosure offers rugged protection, while also keeping the drive cool for improved performance. The Express 1M2 80G may be used as a boot drive, but only on Mac. It is plug-and-play, meaning no drivers are required for use, while bus power means that the drive is powered solely using the included USB4 cable.
From daily data transfers to detailed VFX work, the Express 1M2 80G delivers versatile internal storage-class performance externally for:
The Express 1M2 80G utilizes the latest USB4 technology and a USB-C connector for a one-two performance and compatibility punch to knock out challenging barriers with Mac, Windows, iPad Pro, Chromebook, or Surface devices. When connected to an 80 Gb/s USB4 or Thunderbolt 5 host, it delivers speeds of over 6000 MB/s. 40 Gb/s USB4 hosts can achieve speeds of over 3800 MB/s, while Thunderbolt 4 hosts reach speeds ranging from 2800 to 3800 MB/s. Using Thunderbolt 3, speeds can reach 2800 MB/s.
The Express 1M2 80G offers flexible, future-proof appeal that satisfies diverse audiences:
Plus, either choice is easily expandable when capacity needs grow.
OWC products are loved around the world over for their "It Just Works" ease-of-use and reliability. Express 1M2 80G solutions are Apple File System (APFS) formatted so they're ready for immediate use when plugged into a Mac or iPad Pro. No worries for PC users, as OWC's free Drive Guide helps them easily reformat for Windows in seconds. If the Express 1M2 80G needs to be used in a mixed OS environment, it can work cross-platform with Macs and PCs using OWC MacDrive software (sold separately) for peace between the platforms.
Speed, silence, and reliability aren't optional, but essential. That's why the Express 1M2 80G sports OWC's deep finned passive-cooling design. By putting power exactly where it matters most - straight to the NVMe drive - instead of a distracting battery-draining fan, long renders, massive exports, and live previews stay smooth and stable.
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