Storage: 2TB
3 configurations available
The OWC 2TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 Portable SSD is a high-capacity external solid-state drive designed for rapid data transfer and storage. Featuring a 2TB capacity, it offers sequential read and write speeds of up to 6000 MB/s via its Thunderbolt 5 USB-C connection, making it ideal for professionals handling large files or demanding workflows. Encased in a durable aluminum housing, this bus-powered SSD is also dust and water-resistant (IP67) and crush-resistant, ensuring reliable performance and data protection in various environments.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking. Available from $649.99.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
Common Failure Modes
SSDs have no moving parts, making them immune to physical shock. Failures occur through flash memory wear-out from writing massive amounts of data or sudden controller death.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking.
SSDs have a finite number of write cycles, usually measured in Terabytes Written (TBW). For average consumers, this limit takes many years to reach.
The OWC 2TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 Portable SSD is available at bhphoto, starting at $649.99.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
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