Do you need to upgrade the SSD in your MacBook Air 2013-2015**?
Whether your current SSD is faulty or you just need a bit more space for your stuff, we can help you find the best SSD for your machine without paying a fortune.
When it comes to SSD’s, as with many things in life, generally the bigger and faster the technology the more expensive it is.
Higher-end, more expensive SSD’s utilising newer technology run at up to 3000MB/s, whilst the older more budget-friendly SSD’s run at up to 1800MB/s.
The MacBook Air 2013-2015** models internal wiring (aka PCIe 2.0 x2) limits the installed SSD’s speed to a max of 1200-1400MB/s, ever, no matter what, it’s just physics……….
Knowing this can save you a surprising amount of money, which you could choose to spend on a bigger SSD, so you can have more room for your stuff or treats for your dog/cat/self/significant other, it's totally up to you
Here’s a few examples of our SSD’s which prove speed isn’t everything:
**This applies to the following models. If you are not sure exactly which model you have here’s a help article that will help you find out.
MacBookAir6,1 - A1465 - EMC 2631 |
MacBookAir6,2 - A1466 - EMC 2632 |
MacBookAir7,1 - A1465 - EMC 2924 |
MacBookAir7,2 - A1466 - EMC 2925 |
For MacBook Air 2017 options, please read this article