Difference between Aura SSD and Aura Pro X SSD?

[avxkim]

Aura SSD: https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/SSDAB2MB05/

Aura Pro X SSD: https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/S3DAPB4MB05K/

Which one i should go? (mid 2014 mbpro)

 

[Audit13]

Quoted read/write speeds for the pro is much higher than the non-X.

The Pro X uses 3D MLC nand while the non-Pro probably uses 3d TLC nand.

 

[avxkim]

Quoted read/write speeds for the pro is much higher than the non-X.

The Pro X uses 3D MLC nand while the non-Pro probably uses 3d TLC nand.

Is there any downsides on using Pro X, except it works only with 10.13.4 + ?

 

[Audit13]

Which MacBook will be used with the OWC SSD? I'm asking because if your MacBook can't take advantage of the X's speed, go with the non-X.

 

[avxkim]

MacBookPro11,2

Mid 2014 (with Iris Pro 5200)

 

[Audit13]

I'd get the pro but, before buying, I would look into getting an Apple OEM drive from eBay. For example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/MacBook-AI...cat=0&_from=R40&LH_BIN=1&rt=nc&LH_TitleDesc=0

I'm not sure where you are located and some sellers restrict shipping to certain locations.

 

[avxkim]

I'd get the pro but, before buying, I would look into getting an Apple OEM drive from eBay. For example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/MacBook-AIR-Pro-Retina-A1398-A1502-A1466-Late-2013-2014-2015-512GB-SSD-30dayWTY/223058334533?epid=1128451617&hash=item33ef501345:g:at4AAOSw5M1bRBUG&_sop=15&_nkw=macbook+2014+512+ssd&_sacat=0&_from=R40&LH_BIN=1&rt=nc&LH_TitleDesc=0

I'm not sure where you are located and some sellers restrict shipping to certain locations.

Is there any issues with Aura drives? I am from Kazakhstan, most of the sellers refuses to ship.

 

[Audit13]

I have not used OWC drives before and know nothing about the quality of their support.