OWC Aura Ultra IV: The Ultimate PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD Upgrade
Strap in and prepare for an entirely new world of drive performance with the OWC Aura Ultra IV. As a cutting-edge PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD, it delivers data transfer rates double that of previous-generation PCIe 3.0 drives, allowing you to experience the full potential of NVMe technology with breathtaking real-world speeds up to 7415MB/s. Watch your OS boot nearly instantaneously, transfer massive files in a flash, and load demanding applications or large music sample libraries in the blink of an eye. The Aura Ultra IV is the definitive internal storage upgrade for performance enthusiasts, content creators, and serious gamers using either Mac or Windows PC.
Engineered for the demanding workloads of today and tomorrow, the Aura Ultra IV is perfect for production-level audio, high-resolution design, and professional photography. By incorporating advanced flash management and dynamic SLC caching, it delivers exceptional, consistent transfer speeds with the highest data integrity and drive reliability. Whether you’re editing 8K video in the field or performing delicate image retouching on a workstation, this drive is built to go the distance.
For gamers, the Aura Ultra IV means less waiting and more playing. Annihilate load times, enjoy a smoother, more responsive experience, and be ready for the future of gaming with support for technologies like Microsoft's DirectStorage. And thanks to its versatile M.2 2280 form factor and backwards compatibility with PCIe 2.0 and 3.0 systems, the Aura Ultra IV can be installed directly on a motherboard or in a variety of PCIe adapter cards and external enclosures, ensuring you can push your system to its absolute limit, no matter the configuration.
Key Features
- Blazing-Fast Performance: Experience transformative speeds with up to 7415MB/s reads and 6800MB/s writes, dramatically accelerating A/V workflows, system responsiveness, and load times.
- Optimized for Professionals: Delivers up to 730K read / 1.1M write 4K IOPS, perfect for video editing, VFX, sound design, and other data-intensive tasks.
- Consistent Speed: Dynamic SLC caching ensures write speeds remain consistently high during intensive data transfer bursts.
- Versatile Compatibility: Designed for PCIe 4.0 systems but fully backwards compatible with PCIe 3.0 and 2.0 machines, making it a powerful upgrade for any setup.
- Advanced Reliability: Incorporates the latest flash management and an LDPC ECC engine to ensure the highest data integrity, performance, and drive longevity.
- Plug-and-Play Installation: Fits directly into any standard M.2 2280 slot on a Mac or PC motherboard, or can be used with PCIe adapter cards and external enclosures.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Interface | NVMe 1.4 (PCIe 4.0 x4) |
| Form Factor | Standard M.2 2280 |
| Max Read Speed | 7415MB/s |
| Max Write Speed | 6800MB/s |
| Max Random 4K IOPS | 730K Read / 1.1M Write |
| Caching | Dynamic SLC Caching |
| Error Correction | LDPC ECC Engine |
| Management Features | S.M.A.R.T., NCQ, NVMe Deallocate (TRIM) |
Shipping policy
Any items which are in stock, will be dispatched immediately - same day if possible and morning of the following business day at the latest. Items which are not in stock at our local warehouse will be routed to us, and dispatched immediately upon arrival to us. In that case, the estimated dispatch time is noted on the product page.
Note that you are always welcome to email info@dittools.eu or call (+372) 5556 0057 for a more accurate shipping time estimate, as this does vary depending on a number of factors.
Standard shipping
Unless otherwise noted, all items are shipped standard via DPD. We normally ship to European Union countries only – do contact us for possible exceptions, particularly other European mainland countries. Shipping times vary between 1 to 10 business days within Europe – an up to date estimate will be given at checkout.
Express shipping
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Returning an item
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return your item(s) for a full refund within 14 days of confirmed delivery.
Special sales, demo items and promotions may have modified return policies. If an item from a bundle is returned for refund, the total bundle discount or the total value of the gifts will get deducted from the returned item prior to issuing a refund. If the bundle discount (or gift value) exceeds the value of the returned item, the difference must be paid to be able to return the item.
Return autorization
If you would like to return any item(s), please contact us by either emailing info@dittools.eu or calling (+372) 5556 0057. We will share with you a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) code and ask that you clearly mark this code outside of your shipping box as you ship your item(s) back for a refund.
You will be liable for the shipping and any applicable customs/duty fees returning the item(s).
Incorrect items
If the return is made due to a faulty product, or an incorrectly shipped product, or if you are returning the item(s) due to a defect, or functionality issue, or because it is not the item you have ordered, we will gladly email or mail a return shipping label covering all shipping related expenses. In order to determine whether the return is initiated due to a technical problem, we may ask for you to provide visual support like images or a video on the item(s).
Shipping
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It may take 4-5 business days for your return to reach us. Once it is received and inspected, your refund will be processed and automatically applied to your credit card or original method of payment within 14 business days. Please note that depending on your credit card company, it may take an additional 2-4 business days after your credit is applied for it to post to your account.
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