As a part of its CES 2021 bulletins, OWC supplied particulars of the Envoy Pro FX – an IP67-rated dual-mode SSD able to working optimally with each Thunderbolt 3 / four and USB hosts. We have usually been impressed with the commercial design of OWC’s exterior SSD choices – in truth, the OWC Envoy Pro EX USB-C was one of many high performers after we in contrast the newest USB 3.2 Gen 2 SSDs final yr. The Envoy Pro EX Thunderbolt Three was based mostly on a normal Phison reference design (additionally shared with the Plugable TBT3-NVME drives) with a rugged industrial design.
The new Envoy Pro FX combines the very best of each SSDs – enabling 2GBps+ efficiency with Thunderbolt Three hosts and 1GBps-class efficiency with USB 3.2 Gen 2 hosts. OWC carries ahead its modern premium aluminum housing from the Envoy Pro EX line. The FX is IP67-rated for utilization in soiled and moist environments – even permitting for submersion in water at depths of 1m for as much as 30 minutes, and in addition carries MIL-STD810G certification for ruggedness. The SSD is bus-powered, and in addition has non-skid rubber ft.
The OWC Envoy Pro FX is on the market in 4 capacities – 240GB ($169), 480GB ($199), 1TB ($299), and 2TB ($479). Given the capability factors, these drives are unlikely to be utilizing QLC NAND. The IP67 ranking and certain utilization of 3D TLC are potential justification factors for the ~$130 premium over different dual-mode SSDs just like the Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q we reviewed lately.
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