Best selling Hard drive enclosures from OWC
On this page you'll find a ranking of the best OWC products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.
1. OWC Express 1M2
The Ultimate Creativity Tool
Achieve ultimate creative performance by building the portable drive of your dreams or opting for an OWC Aura SSD with advanced technology and OWC Express 1M2. Whether you're reusing a drive, starting with a new one, or seeking the convenience of an out-of-the-box solution, the Express 1M2 will equip your workflow with top performance and reliability.
As Fast as Your Computer or Device
The Express 1M2 is the fastest portable SSD we offer, specifically designed to maximize the performance capabilities of today's and future Macs and PCs equipped with USB4. Experience astonishing speeds of up to 3151 MB/s when using the Express 1M2 with most Macs and PCs from 2020 and newer. Additionally, enjoy high-efficiency performance (yes, you can easily edit 4K videos) and flexible compatibility with millions of Thunderbolt and USB-C machines and devices from the past.
Don't Be Misled
As we are widely regarded as Thunderbolt experts and work closely with Intel, we know all the little details that others overlook.
2. OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual
The Mercury Elite Pro Dual from Other World Computing is an external RAID enclosure designed for use with HDDs and SSDs. It provides a professional solution for creative workflows, project archives, and system backups where reliability and versatile performance are crucial. With two fast 3.5-inch drives that can be configured in various RAID modes, this enclosure allows for seamless integration into any work environment, whether in a highly demanding production studio or a home office. The hardware RAID functionality maximizes drive performance, offering speeds of up to 407 MB/s, making it ideal for HD video workflows. The enclosure is equipped with USB 3.1 Gen 1 and eSATA ports to ensure high connectivity and speed.
- Supports multiple RAID modes, including RAID 0 and RAID 1, for maximum performance or data security
- High data transfer rates of up to 407 MB/s for efficient data processing
- Sturdy brushed aluminum casing with a powerful cooling fan for quiet operation
- Built-in LED indicators for monitoring drive activity
- Compatible with Mac and PC, allowing for broad applicability in various work environments.
3. OWC miniStack STX
High-quality and elegant expansion for Mac mini with 4 Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C), slot for 1 PCIe NVMe M.2 2280 SSD and 1 for 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD, bootable - Black. It is perfectly tailored for the Mac mini and serves as the ideal storage and connectivity expansion for computers with Thunderbolt or USB connections. The miniStack STX now offers storage and Thunderbolt expansions, continuing its legacy as a companion for the Mac mini. Discover the world's first Thunderbolt-certified Thunderbolt 4 storage solution.
With a universal SATA HDD/SSD and an NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD slot, you can expand your mini's storage capacity to gigantic proportions. Through three Thunderbolt (USB-C) ports, you can connect millions of Thunderbolt, USB, and future USB4 drives, displays, A/V mixers, cameras, and tablets. It also works with desktop accessories like a keyboard, card reader, or mouse. The ways you can utilize your Mac mini are now limited only by your imagination.
4. OWC Mercury Pro
OWC Mercury Pro 5.25" Optical Drive Enclosure for Mac, PC, and Linux with USB 3.0
Optical drive sold separately. The brand new desktop optical drive is configured for your workflow. With an updated design, the Mercury Pro is the leading drive to reintegrate optical media into your workflow. Featuring a sleek, durable aluminum casing and a high-speed USB 3.0 interface, the Mercury Pro delivers reliable performance that matches its appealing look. It is cooler, quieter, and better than ever before.
Add plug-and-play CD, DVD, and/or Blu-ray burning capabilities to any USB-enabled computer. The OWC Mercury Pro optical drive enclosure makes burning CD, DVD, and/or Blu-ray discs easy. A fast USB 3.0 interface and aluminum design provide portable convenience and flexibility for use with Macs and PCs. Now you can add a powerful external optical drive to laptops or desktop computers.
5. OWC Mercury Helios 3S
The Mercury Helios 3S PCIe is an external enclosure with a PCIe interface that allows the use of external audio solutions, 4K capture cards, or SSDs via the Thunderbolt interface on devices without a native PCIe interface. This enclosure features two Thunderbolt ports and a DisplayPort 1.4 output. Additionally, it has a charging function for laptops (up to 85 watts). It offers tool-free installation of PCIe cards and driverless setup.
6. OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini
Portable RAID Powerhouse
The Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini is the latest high-performance portable RAID from OWC. With the power of two drives and USB 3.1 Gen 2 in a portable, bus-powered format, this is the perfect drive for demanding applications on the go. With generous capacities, the Elite Pro Dual mini provides the performance and flexibility to meet the most extreme workflows for professionals working with rich media content, no matter where you are.
RAID for Redundancy. RAID for Performance.
The Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini offers easily selectable RAID 0 and RAID 1 modes. Choose the configuration that suits your needs. Experience blazing data transfer speeds of up to 989 MB/s in RAID 0. Or opt for RAID 1 for greater data redundancy through mirrored drives.
Good Looks Meet Great Design.
A robust aluminum enclosure designed for nearly silent, fanless cooling protects your drives wherever you go. The sleek, side-by-side configuration means the Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini fits easily into your laptop or gear bag. And since it is fully bus-powered, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini is the perfect solution for your portable creative workflow.
Quality You Can Trust.
Like all OWC drives, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini is built to the highest standards of reliability and performance. With 100% reliability always the goal, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini is rigorously tested for quality and backed by award-winning technical support in the USA.
7. OWC Envoy Pro
The OWC Envoy Pro combines elegance and functionality in a portable external storage solution that complements the design and craftsmanship of the MacBook Pro 2012-2013 with Retina display. Its aluminum casing protects your hard drive and data, while its compact size allows for easy storage in jacket pockets, backpacks, or briefcases.
8. OWC ThunderBay 8
With up to 128 TB and a real-world tested speed of up to 2,586 MB/s, the ThunderBay 8 is like a personal data center in desktop size for content creators and small business workgroups. Pro-grade transfer speeds: up to 2,586 MB/s real tested speed with the Thunderbolt 3 port. Massive capacity: store up to 128 TB of critical footage, images, and files. Create a data center: chain six units for up to 768 TB of storage capacity. Eight hot-swappable universal drive bays: mix or match 2.5-inch (no adapter required) and 3.5-inch HDDs and SSDs. Includes SoftRAID: robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing modern RAID sets. See your work: DisplayPort 1.2 for connecting to a 4K display. Daisy-chain expansion: a second Thunderbolt 3 port to add up to five additional Thunderbolt devices. Ready to use: preconfigured solutions undergo a rigorous, multi-hour burn-in process. Quick release: thumb screw unlock trays. Plug-and-play capable: no drivers required, including Thunderbolt 3 cable. Thunderbolt certified for Mac and Windows. With up to 2,586 MB/s real tested speed and the ability to run eight SSDs or HDDs together in RAID, the ThunderBay 8 has the power under the hood to meet high bandwidth demands. Additionally, the robust, field-tested aluminum design withstands studio and on-site workflows. You can even configure multiple ThunderBay 8 solutions connected to your Mac or PC through several Thunderbolt 3 ports for exponential speed increases. Take on multi-stream 4K workflows. Export and render material with effects at full speed.
9. OWC Akitio Node Titan
The Node Titan is an external graphics unit (eGPU) that allows you to turn your notebook or other non-slot computer (Mac mini, iMac, NUC, etc.) into a high-performance gaming, video editing and graphics workstation at a fraction of the cost of buying or building a new machine. It connects to a Thunderbolt 3-equipped computer and provides the power and space needed for today's most popular AMD and NVIDIA double-width, full-height graphics cards.
Without an eGPU like Node Titan, exploring new dimensions with an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive VR headset on a standard notebook was pure fantasy. To see what you've been missing, simply connect a VR headset directly to the DisplayPort of your graphics card. You can also connect a second or third external display for additional workspace.
Unlike other eGPUs that come as a bundled solution and cannot be upgraded in the future, Node Titan lets you decide which graphics card you want to install for your current needs. If your requirements change in the future, simply swap cards to keep your graphics performance up to date.
10. OWC ThunderBay 4
OWC ThunderBay 4 RAID 5 4-Bay Storage Enclosure with Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports
The speed you need
All new design for power and performance. ThunderBay 4, OWC's flagship 4-bay RAID ready powerhouse, is bigger and faster than ever before. Now with the unbelievable performance of Thunderbolt 3 — up to 1527MB/s sustained performance — it's the ultimate workhorse external storage solution.
Not only faster, the new ThunderBay 4 Thunderbolt 3 is now natively compatible with both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives, and with a redesigned chassis, it's even cooler and quieter too.
