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A rugged Thunderbolt 5 SSD with its cable built in, for Mac users moving large video projects. OWC rates it at over 6000MB/s on Thunderbolt 5, up to twice as fast as Thunderbolt 4 and USB4.
| Connectors | Thunderbolt 5 |
|---|---|
| Interface | Thunderbolt 5 (built-in cable), bus-powered |
| Speed | Over 6000MB/s on Thunderbolt 5; up to 3800MB/s on Thunderbolt 4; up to 2800MB/s on Thunderbolt 3 (Mac); over 3800MB/s on USB4 |
| Sustained write | 1350MB/s (2TB) and 1700MB/s (4TB) after the initial burst |
| Durability | IP67 waterproof and dustproof, crushproof |
| Format | Ships APFS-formatted for Mac and iPad Pro |
Specs from the maker’s product page, checked 15 October 2026. Makers change specs — check before you buy.
Rule: USB-C external drive — Works with every Mac and with USB-C iPads and iPhones (the drive appears in the Files app). Speed depends on the device’s port. OWC: works with Macs, PCs, iPad Pros, Chromebooks and Surface devices; PCs, Chromebooks and Surface need Thunderbolt 4/5 or USB4. Thunderbolt 3 speeds are Mac only. Needs a Thunderbolt or USB4 port (built-in Thunderbolt cable).
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