Upgrading SSD Macbook pro 2015

[leechat]

Just before the release of latest 2018, I bought a brand new Macbook Pro mid 2015 for a deal of $1500 on BestBuy ( 16GB, 256 GB PCIe X4 SSD, 2.2 GHZ Quad-core i7 )

I am running out of space very soon and planning to upgrade the SSD to 1TB
I am really confused of the pricing on the internet. Looking for a PCIe x4 SSD which performs equally or better than the my current SSD

OWC AX Pro ? Did anyone try it?
Please suggest the best fit for my new baby Macbook Retina Mid-2015 model ( A1398 )

 

[Audit13]

You will get the fastest speed and smoothest upgrade by getting an OEM Apple SSD from eBay or a local buy/sell website like Craigslist.

 

[leechat]

You will get the fastest speed and smoothest upgrade by getting an OEM Apple SSD from eBay or a local buy/sell website like Craigslist.

Thanks mate, I see one post on EBay cost is $799
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Apple-...717726&hash=item234c65c692:g:ltQAAOSwImRYLgug

 

[Audit13]

You could go with an adapter and nvme drive but this solution has its own issues; however, you can save a lot of money: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/upgrading-2013-2014-macbook-pro-ssd-to-m-2-nvme.2034976/

 

[happyslayer]

I have used OWC - Macsales.com in the past with pretty good results. I think this is the correct drive...

https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/S3DAPB4MB10/

However, I would call them and make sure it is correct for your specific model to be sure. 1.800.275.4576

Also, if you want to clone your current drive and then use the existing 256 as an external, I am pretty sure there is a kit for that. Ask them about it.

Good luck with the upgrade!

 

[leechat]

I dropped idea of OWC after reading multiple reviews on amazon about overheating
I am thinking of investing in external SSD instead like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C8Y31G2

Don't see any external SSD casing available for it. Your opinions would help. Would I be able to attach it to my MBP and install a Virtual machine on it using parallels

 

[Audit13]

I'm not sure if the OWC drive will allow for the updates to the bootrom and SMC with OS upgrades so it is something that needs to be taken into consideration.

The drive can only run with High Sierra so I recommend updating to the latest version of High Sierra before installing the new drive. This will ensure that the MBP is running the latest bootrom and SMC version.

 

[leechat]

One last question before I buy :
Transcend 960GB, JetDrive 855 . -- TS960GJDM855 http://www.macmall.com/p/product~dpno~41282783~pdp.bebghfde

Is this compatible with my Macbook pro mid 2015 model Macbook pro 11,4. If anyone tried it already
My current hard disk is :
APPLE SSD SM0256G

 

[Audit13]

The transcend is an external drive and should be bootable which means, theoretically, it functions just like an internal.