OWC 480GB Envoy Pro Elektron USB-C External SSD (Silver)

OWC Pro Elektron Overview

Store vital data in a compact, portable design with the silver 480GB Envoy Pro Elektron USB-C External SSD from OWC. Equipped with a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 connection, this 480GB drive offers transfer speeds up to 1011 MB/s. Its Mac-bootable functionality allows you to boot from an OS or experiment with different operating systems stored on the drive.

Additionally, the rugged, aircraft-grade aluminum casing ensures IP67 water and dust resistance, as well as quiet operation. The bus-powered Envoy Pro Elektron includes a USB-C cable and provides plug-and-play compatibility with Mac, Windows, iPad, Android, and Chrome devices.

Supported operating systems include macOS 10.12 to 10.15 and 11.x to 14.x, Windows 10 and 11, Windows Server 2016 and 2022, Linux, Chrome OS, iPadOS 13 and later, and Android 13.

USB 3.2 Gen 2

USB 3.2 Gen 2 doubles the speed of its predecessor, providing a maximum throughput of 10 Gb/s when used with compatible devices. It is equivalent to both USB 3.1 Gen 2 and USB 3.1.

Smaller, Faster, and Lighter

The compact, crushproof, dustproof, and waterproof Envoy Pro Elektron fits substantial personal and work files into a palm-sized form while maximizing USB-C’s bandwidth. This allows you to edit and save your data wherever and whenever, using virtually any Windows or Mac system.

Edit, Play, and Back Up - Do it All Twice As Fast

Edit large video files on-site, carry your favorite games and music with you, or back up important projects. The Envoy Pro Elektron enables you to perform all these tasks up to twice as fast as other portable SSDs.

Universally Compatible

With 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 technology, the Envoy Pro Elektron is plug-and-play compatible with a wide range of Mac, Windows, and tablet devices. It also supports iPad Pro and Chromebook tablets, and OWC's MacDrive software (sold separately) enables cross-platform compatibility.

Truth in Numbers

The Envoy Pro Elektron offers up to 1011 MB/s in real-world performance, thanks to OWC’s rigorous product testing standards.

Looks Nice. Plays Rough

Built with a sleek and silent aircraft-grade aluminum housing, the Envoy Pro Elektron is IP67 rated for water and dust resistance. It’s crushproof and designed to handle rugged environments.

Secure It All

Fully compatible with macOS and Windows encryption, the drive lets you add password protection for sensitive data.

Store from Minutes to Millions

For each 1TB of Envoy Pro Elektron, you can store approximately: 200,000 photos, 250,000 standard-quality songs, 38,000 high-quality songs, 200 HD movies, 41.6 hours of GoPro 4K footage, 4.3 million MS Office documents, and 24+ PS4/Xbox games.

Innergize Your Workflow with the Highest Performance and Reliability

OWC’s Innergize app helps photographers, videographers, and creators monitor health, sanitize flash memory, and install field updates. It’s free and works on Mac and Windows.

Ready to Go, Right Out of the Box

Pre-formatted with the APFS file system, the Envoy Pro Elektron is ready for immediate use with macOS and iPadOS—no reformatting required.

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