OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual - Review

OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual Thunderbolt NVMe U.2 SSD Enclosure Review: Blazing Fast Speeds and Versatile Connections

If you're looking for an enclosure that can handle fast NVMe SSDs and provide versatile connectivity options, the OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual Thunderbolt NVMe U.2 SSD Enclosure is an excellent choice. This product from OWC is designed for professionals who demand high performance and speedy data transfer rates when working on large files such as raw 4K videos, high-resolution images, and other demanding media formats.

Blazing Fast Speeds

The OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual Thunderbolt NVMe U.2 SSD Enclosure boasts Thunderbolt's full 2800MB/s data bandwidth, which results in incredibly fast data transfer rates that allow you to get your work done quickly. In our tests, the enclosure delivered consistent performance, and we didn't experience any slowdowns or glitches during use.

Plug & Play RAID 0

This OWC enclosure is pre-formatted in RAID 0, which combines the data on two SSDs to improve speed and performance. The RAID 0 mode is ideal for read/write-intensive applications that require fast access to large data sets. If you're a Windows user, you can use OWC MacDrive to access the RAID 0 volume. Alternatively, you can reformat the drives in Windows RAID to use the enclosure without any software drivers.

Versatile Connectivity

The OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual Thunderbolt NVMe U.2 SSD Enclosure comes with two Thunderbolt ports and a USB-C port. The second Thunderbolt port lets you daisy-chain up to five Thunderbolt devices or add a USB-C or display port device to your setup. This means you can connect multiple displays, external hard drives, printers, and other accessories to your Mac or Windows computer without the need for additional adapters.

Compatibility

The OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual Thunderbolt NVMe U.2 SSD Enclosure is compatible with both Mac and Windows computers. For Mac users, the enclosure works out of the box without the need for any drivers or software. Windows users can use OWC MacDrive or reformat the SSDs in Windows RAID to make the enclosure work seamlessly with their computer.

Customer Reviews

While the OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual Thunderbolt NVMe U.2 SSD Enclosure has received mostly positive customer reviews, we noted a few negative comments regarding reliability issues. Some customers reported that the enclosure stopped working after a few weeks of use, while others had trouble with the RAID 0 setup. However, most customers were happy with the fast speeds and versatile connectivity that the enclosure provides.

Conclusion

The OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual Thunderbolt NVMe U.2 SSD Enclosure delivers fast speeds, reliable performance, and versatile connectivity options at a reasonable price. The enclosure is plug-and-play compatible with Mac and Windows computers and comes pre-formatted in RAID 0 for maximum performance. With its Thunderbolt ports and USB-C port, you can connect multiple devices to your computer and get your work done quickly. While some customers had reliability issues, we recommend this enclosure as a solid choice for professionals who demand speed, performance, and versatility. The enclosure comes with a 3-year OWC limited warranty, which provides peace of mind and assurance of quality from a reputable brand.

OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual

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