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KW-Commerce 512GB NVMe SSD for MacBook Air A1465 A1466 A1398 A1502 iMac A1418 A1419
512 GB NVMe SSD upgrade for compatible MacBook Air, Pro, iMac, Mini and Pro models, delivering up to 2500 MB/s read and 2000 MB/s write speeds
- Faster boot and file transfers with read speeds up to 2500MB/s and write speeds up to 2000MB/s
- Direct fit for MacBook Air A1465 A1466 (2013‑2015, 2017) and MacBook Pro A1398 A1502 (Retina 2013‑2015)
- Works with iMac A1418 A1419 (2013‑2017) plus Mac Mini A1347 (Late 2014) and Mac Pro A1481 (2013)
- Requires macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later for EFI firmware support so the drive is recognised
- Uses M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 3D NAND technology with no adapter needed
512GB NVMe SSD for select Mac models
This 512GB NVMe solid-state drive is a direct replacement for specific Apple computers including MacBook Air A1465 and A1466, MacBook Pro A1398 and A1502, iMac A1418 and A1419, Mac Mini A1347 and Mac Pro A1481. It uses the original interface without requiring any adapters. The drive is intended for users upgrading storage on these compatible Macs. It will not function on unsupported models or without the required firmware.
macOS 10.13 or later firmware requirement
The drive requires the host Mac to be running macOS 10.13 High Sierra, 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina or a later version before installation. These operating systems provide the necessary EFI firmware update that allows the system to recognise the NVMe drive. Without this software update, the SSD will not be detected by the computer. Both the model identifier and EMC number must match the supported list.
PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 interface limits
The SSD operates over a PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 connection, delivering sequential read speeds up to 2500MB/s and write speeds up to 2000MB/s. Performance is constrained by this interface generation and will not reach the higher throughput of newer PCIe standards. Actual speeds depend on the specific host system and workload. Buyers needing faster transfer rates should consider systems supporting newer interfaces.
Highlights
- Faster boot and file transfers with read speeds up to 2500MB/s and write speeds up to 2000MB/s
- Direct fit for MacBook Air A1465 A1466 (2013‑2015, 2017) and MacBook Pro A1398 A1502 (Retina 2013‑2015)
- Works with iMac A1418 A1419 (2013‑2017) plus Mac Mini A1347 (Late 2014) and Mac Pro A1481 (2013)
- Requires macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later for EFI firmware support so the drive is recognised
- Uses M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 3D NAND technology with no adapter needed
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Will the 512GB NVMe SSD need any firmware updates or maintenance after installation?
No ongoing firmware updates are required once the drive is installed and recognised by macOS 10.13 or later. The 3D NAND flash has no moving parts, so no mechanical maintenance is needed.
What limit appears first during sustained heavy writes on this 512GB NVMe SSD?
The PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 interface caps sequential write throughput at 2000MB/s, so that bus ceiling is reached before the 3D NAND flash hits its own endurance boundary.
How much heat or noise does the 512GB NVMe SSD produce when running all day in a MacBook Air A1466?
The drive is completely silent with no moving parts. Typical power draw stays within the M.2 slot limits, so heat output is low and handled by the laptop’s existing thermal design.
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