OWC Elektron External SSD Overview
By utilizing 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 technology, the Envoy Pro Elektron is plug-and-play compatible with a broad universe of Mac, Windows, and tablet computers. Transfer gigabytes of data in seconds to yesterday s machines, today s USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 models, and well into the future. View photos and video footage on iPad Pro and Chromebook tablets. All that and Elektron also works cross-platform with Macs and Windows using OWC s MacDrive software (sold separately) for peace between the platforms.
Truth in Numbers
Big theoretical performance numbers are certainly eye-catchers, but they re realistically unattainable. That s why OWC takes the extra time to run OWC storage solutions through intensive performance testing. Truthfully listing the Envoy Pro Elektron s up to 1011 MB/s real world test results defines OWC s commitment to the " OWC Difference" which ensures you ll be completely satisfied the Elektron will handle your most demanding needs.
Looks Nice. Plays Rough
It s easy to get beguiled by the sleek, silent, and cool running aircraft-grade aluminum housing. More than just a pretty face, the Envoy Pro Elektron is IP67 rated so you can work in the dirtiest and wettest environments. And if you happen to drop this tiny but mighty drive onto a driveway or parking lot, the crushproof Envoy Pro Elektron can be rolled over multiple times without damage.
Secure It All
If you have sensitive client project files or personal information that requires access permission, the Envoy Pro Elektron is fully compatible with macOS and Windows built-in encryption so you can add peace of mind password security to your data.
Store from Minutes to Millions
All the features and " technospeak" of an external drive don t mean a thing if you don t know how much of a particular file type it can hold. For every 1TB of Envoy Pro Elektron drive capacity, you can store up to any of the following:
- 200,000 photos
- 250,000 standard quality songs
- 38,000 high quality songs
- 200 high-definition movies
- 41.6 hours of GoPro 4K footage
- 4.3 million MS Office documents
- 24+ PS4/Xbox games
Innergize Your Workflow with Highest Performance and Reliability
OWC Innergize is the first stage of the Capture to Completion ecosystem of OWC products designed to seamlessly propel professional photographers, videographers, and content creators to the highest level of workflow performance and reliability. This OWC custom-designed app is a complete health, performance, and field upgrade management tool.
- Health: Over time and use cycles, flash memory does wear out. Innergize verifies and reports the percentage of use life remaining. Now you can work with full confidence that your OWC Envoy Pro Elektron will deliver the reliability you can trust.
- Sanitize: Writes, deletes, and formatting all take their toll on memory cards and SSDs. Innergize cleans and restores the flash memory performance of your OWC Envoy Pro Elektron so you can get the best results on every use.
- Field Upgrade: When new firmware updates are introduced, they may not work properly with flash memory. Innergize gives OWC Envoy Pro Elektron users the ability to quickly upgrade their firmware in the field for full compatibility, additional performance enhancements, and bug fixes for optimal reliability.
Innergize is free to use with OWC Envoy Pro Elektron and is available for Windows or Mac via a free download.
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 the highest performance, reliability, and ready-to-run convenience available, 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 10.12 Sierra
- 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 Server 2016
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows 11
Other OS Compatibility
- Chrome OS
- Linux
OWC Elektron External SSD Specs
Key Specs
Total Installed Capacity | 4 TB |
Drive Type | M.2 SSD |
Read Speed | Sequential: 1011 MB/s |
Write Speed | Sequential: 1011 MB/s |
Default OS Support | Universal Computer/Mobile OS Support |
System Connection | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
In the Box
- OWC 4TB Envoy Pro Elektron USB Type-C External SSD (Silver)
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 to USB-C Cable
- USB-C to USB-A Adapter
- 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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