3rd party ssd for macbook air/pro

[JohnB8812]

No not compatible it's Mini Sata vs PCIE way different connections. Up to you on buying a new or used one has to be the PCIE version from 2013-2015.

 

[larossmann]

Not at all.

 

[dukefawks]

2013+ there are no properly working solutions (sleep issues), only original SSD will work.

 

[ielectron]

and this one? it phisically looks like the original SSD connector

https://www.owcdigital.com/products/aura-ssd


THE WAIT IS OVER
NEW POSSIBILITIES
For the first time, upgrade the PCIe-based flash SSD in your mid-2013 or later MacBook Pro with Retina display, MacBook Air, or Mac Pro with up to sixteen times the original capacity. The new Aura SSD continues OWC's dedication to giving you more from your Mac.

 

[ielectron]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqxhd2dVUXQ

 

[dukefawks]

Yeah indeed, but I think you will get sad when you learn of the prices.