Short description
Quick Overview
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- 10 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
- Up to 1000 MB/s Data Transfer Speed
- Bus Powered
- Plug-and-Play
- Aluminum Enclosure
- LED for Power and Activity Status
- Includes USB-C Cable
- Preformatted APFS for Mac and iPad
- Windows Compatible via Reformat
Product Description
Built with a blend of performance and reliability, the 2TB Envoy USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable NVMe SSD from OWC / Other World Computing is designed to handle the needs of demanding pros and everyday personal needs. Equipped with an 2TB OWC Aura Pro IV PCIe 4.0 SSD, the Envoy delivers speeds of up to 1000 MB/s. It comes preformatted APFS for macOS 10.13 and later, iPadOS 13 and later, but may be reformatted used with Windows, Chrome, and Linux. It connects to your host system using a 10 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port via plug-and-play, but is backward compatible with 5 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 1 and 480 Mb/s USB 2.0. It may also be connected to USB-A ports using a USB-C to USB-A adapter (sold separately). Other features include bus power, an aluminum enclosure, and an integrated LED indicator for power and activity status. Included is a 12" USB-C cable.
The Everything Drive for Everyone
This SSD has the performance to satisfy everyone from the demanding pro to everyday personal needs, plus universal compatibility to work with millions of computers and devices.
Performance for All
Over 1000 MB/s speed to handle everything from pro projects to personal data backups.
Informative
LED for at glance confirmation of power and activity status.
Universally Compatible
Use with past, present, and future USB-C Macs, iPads, PCs, docks, and mobile devices.
Complete
The included USB-C cable plugs into millions of USB-C devices.
Portable
Palm-sized and bus-powered for convenient use almost anywhere.
Rugged and Fast
Aircraft-grade aluminum protects SSD while ensuring reliable performance.
Good, Better, Envoy
There's good portable SSDs, better ones, and then there's Envoy, a great performance/feature/cost ratio solution. Enjoy consistent sustained speeds with the aircraft grade aluminum housing preventing thermal throttling. Fit massive projects in the palm of your hand with enormous storage capacity. Start working immediately by connecting to millions of devices anywhere with the included USB-C cable. While others cut corners on materials, capacity, and the extras, the Envoy delivers a best-in-class experience at a budget friendly price.
Works with Everything
Use the Envoy with millions of USB-C, USB4, and Thunderbolt (USB-C) Macs, iPads, PCs, docks, Chromebooks, Android tablets, and Surface devices introduced since 2014. Whether you have a brand-new device or want your drive usage to be future-proofed, Envoy is the universally compatible storage solution.
Ideal for All Needs
Whether you're a content creator, business professional, or student, Envoy is the ideal solution for everyone's daily data needs:
- Digital nomads and hybrid employees needing highly mobile daily storage
- Content creators needing to edit video, photos, or audio on-the-go
- Audio producers recording tracks on a multitrack mixer or utilizing large sample libraries
- Students saving and backing up classroom projects and presentations
- Families storing and running Time Machine or File History backups of irreplaceable memories
- Mobile device users wanting to free up their internal storage capacity
- Cameras with direct USB recording to SSD without dropping
Works for Everyone
OWC products are loved around the world over for their It Just Works ease-of-use and reliability. Envoy comes Apple File System (APFS) formatted so you just plug it into your Mac, iPhone, or iPad and you're ready to go. Don't fret if you're a Windows user, as OWC's free Drive Guide helps you easily reformat for Windows in seconds. Want to be able to use Envoy anywhere with any computer? With OWC MacDrive (sold separately) you can use Envoy interchangeably between Macs and Windows hassle-free.
Store from Minutes to Millions
All the features and "technospeak" of an external drive don't mean a thing without real world examples. Every 1TB of Envoy storage capacity can hold up to any one of the following file types:
- 250,000 photos
- 250,000 standard quality songs
- 38,000 high quality songs
- 200 high-def movies
- 41.6 hours of GoPro 4K footage
- 4.3 million MS Office document
- 24+ PS4/Xbox games
Secure It All
Envoy is great for sensitive client files or personal information that requires access permission. And it is fully compatible with macOS and Windows built-in encryption, so you can protect your data with peace-of-mind password security.
Free and Easy Photo Library Backup
While other drives are no frills, Envoy is all thrills with free custom OWC apps like Copy That Mobile. It's a fast and easy way to copy photos and videos from your iPhone or iPad to Envoy. Free up precious internal storage space while protecting your valuable content with a simple three-step Connect, Select, and Click process.
Ready to Go. Right Out of the Box.
OWC products are loved around the world for It Just Works ease-of-use and reliability. To provide high levels of performance, reliability, and ready-to-run convenience, your solution comes formatted in the native APFS macOS and iPadOS file system. With OWC, you don't have to worry about reformatting hassles or confusion like other solutions - just plug your drive into your Mac or iPad and you're good to go.
macOS Compatibility
- macOS 10.13 High Sierra
- macOS 10.14 Mojave
- macOS 10.15 Catalina
- macOS 11.x Big Sur
- macOS 12.x Monterey
- macOS 13.x Ventura
- macOS 14.x Sonoma
Windows Compatibility
- Windows 10 (64-Bit)
- Windows 11
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2022
Mobile OS Compatibility
- iPadOS 13
- iPadOS 14
- iPadOS 15
- iPadOS 16
- iPadOS 17
- Android 13.x
- iOS 17
- iOS 16
Other OS Compatibility
- Linux
- Chrome
OWC OWCENVS02 Specs
Key Specs
| Total Installed Storage | 2 TB |
| Drive Type | M.2 SSD |
| Default OS Support | Mac *Alternate OS Support via Re-Format |
| System Connection | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
| Drive Type | M.2 SSD |
| Read Speed | Maximum: 1000 MB/s |
| Write Speed | Maximum: 1000 MB/s |
| Default OS Support | Mac *Alternate OS Support via Re-Format |
| Encryption Support | No |
External Enclosure
| System Connection | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
| Security Features | No |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Fan Cooled | No |
| Impact Resistance | No |
| Environmental Resistance | No |
Electrical
| Power Source | Bus Powered |
General
| Operating Conditions | 41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C |
| Storage Conditions | -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C |
| Dimensions | 2.8 x 1.5 x 0.5" / 7.1 x 3.8 x 1.3 cm |
| Weight | 1.6 oz / 44.5 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 0.235 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.2 x 4.1 x 1.3" |
| In The Box | OWC 2TB Envoy USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable NVMe SSD, USB-C Cable (12"), Limited 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty |
|---|---|
| MFG Part# | OWCENVS02 |
| Condition | New |
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