description OWC Envoy Express Overview
This drive offers a fantastic entry point into high-speed portable SSD storage without the premium cost of Thunderbolt enclosures. It utilizes the modern USB-C standard, ensuring broad compatibility with the latest laptops. It provides a significant speed boost over traditional HDDs, making it great for users upgrading from older external drives who need better performance without needing enterprise-level RAID features.
help OWC Envoy Express FAQ
Does the OWC Envoy Express include an SSD?
No. The Envoy Express is a bus-powered Thunderbolt 3 enclosure shipped in a 0GB configuration, so you install your own NVMe M.2 SSD. [OWC Envoy Express guide](https://eshop.macsales.com/manuals/envoy-express-thunderbolt-3-certified-bus-powered-diy-enclosure)
Which SSDs fit inside the OWC Envoy Express?
It supports one M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with an M-key connector, including compatible single-sided and double-sided drives. A SATA M.2 drive is not the same interface and should not be assumed to work. [OWC Envoy Express specifications](https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TB3ENVXP00/)
Will the OWC Envoy Express work with any USB-C port?
No. It requires a Mac or PC with Thunderbolt 3, even though the connector is USB-C shaped, and it draws power from that connection without a separate adapter. OWC's guide lists macOS 10.13 or later and Windows 10 or later as operating-system requirements. [OWC Envoy Express guide](https://owcdigital.com/assets/products/envoy-express/owc-envoy-express-guide.pdf)
How fast is the OWC Envoy Express?
OWC advertises real-world sustained transfer rates up to 1,553 MB/s when the enclosure is paired with a suitable NVMe SSD and Thunderbolt 3 computer. Actual speed depends on the installed drive, thermal conditions, file size, and host system. [OWC Envoy Express announcement](https://www.owc.com/news/owc-announces-first-ever-thunderbolt-3-certified-bus-powered-portable-storage-enclosure-with-owc-envoy-express)
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