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Product Description
Flexx LX300 512GB NVME SSD Kit for MacBook Pro, Air and iMac from late 2013 with installation tools (See Compatibility tab above for all compatible models)
Highlights
High performance for high demands
Read speeds up to 2040MB/s
Write speeds up to 1700MB/s
Random read up to 188000 IOPS
Random write up to 156000 IOPS
Consumes less power and runs cooler
Designed for macOS 10.13 and beyond
NVMe – PCIe Gen3 x4
5 Year Flexx Limited Warranty
Flash Memory Type: 3D NAND flash
The host computer itself must be upgraded to Mac OS 10.13 (High Sierra or newer) before this SSD drive is installed. This operating system contains an EFI firmware update which adds host support for these drives.
Boot Camp Compatibility.
Please note that the LX300 SSD is not compatible with Boot Camp when installed in any of the following Mac hosts: MacBookPro11,1 / MacBookAir6,1 / MacBookAir6,2 / iMac15,1 (Late 2014) / iMac18,2 / iMac18,3 / iMac19,1 / iMac19,2.
What is in the box:
512GB Flexx LX300 SSD
Set of screwdrivers needed to complete upgrade
Our Flexx branded in-house SSD`s are manufactured for us, to the highest DRAM industry standards, using only top quality, branded, flash memory chips (like Samsung, Hynix, Micron, etc).
Our SSD`s are 100% compatible with your Windows or Apple Mac Computer, are JEDEC compliant and come with a 3 years warranty.
By dealing directly with the manufacturer, we are able to keep our prices extremely competitive. Why not give them a try, we know you won't be disappointed.
| Capacity | 512GB |
| Bus Interface | NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 |
| Flash Type | 3D NAND flash |
| Sequential Read | 2040MB/s |
| Sequential Write | 1700MB/s |
| 4K Random Read | 188000 IOPS |
| 4K Random Write | 156000 IOPS |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 2,000,000 hour(s) |
| Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) | 1.2 (5 yrs) |
| Certificate | CE/FCC/BSMI/KC/RCM |
| Operating System | Requires macOS 10.13 or newer |
| S.M.A.R.T. | Yes |
| Advanced Garbage Collection | Yes |
| RAID Engine | Yes |
| LDPC Coding | Yes |
| DRAM Cache | Yes |
Performance for all older Mac models is limited at 1500MB/s Read and 1500MB/s Write due to PCIe 2.0 x 2 or 4 lanes wiring on the logic board. This is not a limitation of the SSD, it is a limitation of the Mac logic board PCIe slot wiring.
Only PCIe 2.0 speed 4x lanes and PCIe 3.0 speed 4x lanes enabled Macs can utilise higher speed up to 3000MB/s.
For example, MacBook Pro 2015 15" and 13" and newer can operate up to 2800MB/s Read and 1600MB/s Write at PCIe x 4 lanes.
See an example of PCIe lanes wiring on the models below.
| For 3rd party (non-Apple NVMe drives) | |
| MacBook Air 11" & 13" mid 2013 | works from MacOS 10.13 (PCIe 2.0 speed 2x lanes) |
| MacBook Pro retina 13" late 2013 | works from MacOS 10.13 (PCIe 2.0 speed 2x lanes) |
| MacBook Pro retina 15" late 2013 | works from MacOS 10.13 (PCIe 2.0 speed 4x lanes) |
| MacBook Air 11" & 13" early 2014 | works from MacOS 10.13 (PCIe 2.0 speed 2x lanes) |
| MacBook Pro retina 13" mid-2014 | works from MacOS 10.13 (PCIe 2.0 speed 2x lanes) |
| MacBook Pro retina 15" mid-2014 | works from MacOS 10.13 (PCIe 2.0 speed 4x lanes) |
| MacBook Air 11" & 13" early 2015 | works from MacOS 10.13 (PCIe 2.0 speed 4x lanes) |
| MacBook Pro retina 13" early 2015 | works from MacOS 10.13 (PCIe 3.0 speed 4x lanes) |
| MacBook Pro retina 15" mid-2015 | works from MacOS 10.13 (PCIe 3.0 speed 4x lanes) |
| Mac Pro late 2013 | works from MacOS 10.13 (PCIe 3.0 speed 4x lanes) |
Other Details
MacBook Pro (15-inch Retina display Mid 2015) (May, 2015) Model ID: MacBookPro11,5 | 2.5GHz, 2.8GHzMacBook Pro (15-inch Retina display Mid 2015) (May, 2015) Model ID: MacBookPro11,4 | 2.2GHz, 2.5GHz, 2.8GHz
MacBook Pro (13-inch Retina display Early 2015) (March, 2015) Model ID: MacBookPro12,1 | 2.7GHz, 2.9GHz, 3.1GHz
MacBook Pro (15-inch Retina Display 2014) (July, 2014) Model ID: MacBookPro11,3 | 2.5GHz, 2.8GHz
MacBook Pro (15-inch Retina Display 2014) (July, 2014) Model ID: MacBookPro11,2 | 2.2GHz, 2.5GHz, 2.8GHz
MacBook Pro (13-inch Retina Display 2014) (July, 2014) Model ID: MacBookPro11,1 | 2.6GHz, 2.8GHz, 3.0GHz
MacBook Pro (15-inch Retina Display 2013) (October, 2013) Model ID: MacBookPro11,3 | 2.3GHz, 2.6GHz
MacBook Pro (15-inch Retina Display 2013) (October, 2013) Model ID: MacBookPro11,2 | 2.0GHz, 2.3GHz, 2.6GHz
MacBook Pro (13-inch Retina Display 2013) (October, 2013) Model ID: MacBookPro11,1 | 2.4GHz, 2.6GHz, 2.9GHz
MacBook Air (13-inch Mid 2017) (June 2017) Model ID: MacBookAir7,2 | 1.8GHz i5, 2.2GHz i7
MacBook Air (13-inch Early 2015) (March 2015) Model ID: MacBookAir7,2 | 1.6GHz i5, 2.2GHz i7
MacBook Air (11-inch Early 2015) (March 2015) Model ID: MacBookAir7,1 | 1.6GHz i5, 2.2GHz i7
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Mac mini (Late 2014) (October, 2014) Model ID: Macmini7,1 | 1.4GHz, 2.6GHz, 2.8GHz, 3.0GHz
Boot Camp Compatibility.
Please note that the Flexx LX300 SSD is not compatible with Boot Camp when installed in any of the following Mac hosts: MacBookPro11,1 / MacBookAir6,1 / MacBookAir6,2 / iMac15,1 (Late 2014) / iMac18,2 / iMac18,3 / iMac19,1 / iMac19,2.
iMac w/Retina 5K display (27-inch Early 2019) (March 2019) Model ID: iMac19,1 | 3.0GHz i5, 3.1GHz i5, 3.7GHz i5, 3.6GHz i9iMac w/Retina 4K display (21.5-inch Early 2019) (March 2019) Model ID:iMac19,2 | 3.6GHz i3, 3.0GHz i5, 3.2GHz i7
iMac w/Retina 5K display (27-inch Mid 2017) (June 2017) Model ID:iMac18,3 | 3.4GHz i5, 3.5GHz i5, 3.8GHz i5, 4.2GHz i7
iMac w/Retina 4K display (21.5-inch Mid 2017) (June 2017) Model ID:iMac18,2 | 3.0GHz i5, 3.4GHz i5, 3.6GHz i7
iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2017) (June 2017) Model ID:iMac18,1 | 2.3GHz i5
iMac w/Retina 5K display (27-inch Mid 2015) (May 2015) Model ID: iMac15,1 | 3.3GHz i5, 3.5GHz i5, 4.0GHz i7
iMac w/Retina 5K display (27-inch Late 2014) (October 2014) Model ID: iMac15,1 | 3.5GHz i5, 4.0GHz i7
iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2014) (June 2014) Model ID: iMac14,4 | 1.4GHz i5
iMac (27-inch Late 2013) (September 2013) Model ID: iMac14,2 | 3.2GHz i5, 3.4GHz i5, 3.5GHz i7
iMac (27-inch Late 2013) (September 2013) Model ID: iMac14,2 | 3.2GHz i5, 3.4GHz i5, 3.5GHz i7
iMac (21.5-inch Late 2013) (September 2013) Model ID: iMac14,3 | 2.9GHz i5 or 3.1GHz i7
iMac (21.5-inch Late 2013) (September 2013) Model ID: iMac14,1 | 2.7GHz i5
For above models iMac needs to be configured with the Fusion Drive in order to be upgraded with this SSD
NOT COMPATIBLE
iMac w/Retina 5K display (27-inch Late 2015) (October 2015) Model ID:iMac17,1 | 3.2GHz i5, 3.3GHz i5, 4.0GHz i7
iMac (21.5-inch Late 2015) (October 2015) Model ID:iMac16,1; iMac16,2 | 1.6GHz i5, 2.8GHz i5
iMac (21.5-inch Late 2015) (October 2015) Model ID:16,1 | 1.6GHz i5, 2.8GHz i5
iMac w/ Retina 4K display (21.5-inch Late 2015) (October 2015) Model ID:iMac16,2 | 3.1GHz i5, 3.3GHz i7
Late 2013 MacPro6,1 - A1481 - EMC - 2630
Model year information is located on the back cover of your machine.
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Macbook pro ssd upgrade
Worked a charm
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Flexx LX300 512GB NVME SSD
Installation and restore from timemachine quite straightfoward
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FLEXX LX300 512GB NVME SSD KIT FOR MACBOOK PRO, AIR AND IMAC FROM LATE 2013 ON
Excellent product, fast delivery, all great
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SSHD 512 G
Excellent bit of kit, supplied with the right tools. Plug it in, upgrade the OS, the only tricky bit was getting the backup data off the Apple Airport backup drive. Simples
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Very straightforward
I was a bit nervous about replacing the SSD in my McBook Pro. With Flex International I had absolutely no need to be. Communication with them was quick and clear, new SSD arrived two days after ordering and the installation was very straightforward. I watched the installation video several times to familiarise myself with the procedure. With the Mojave OS pre-installed it was a relatively simple process to restore. From struggling to find space on my 128GB SSD, now I've more than enough (for now :-)).
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FLEXX LX300 512GB NVME SSD
Works just like it should. Much faster than original 128GB PCIe SSD installed as part of 2014 27" iMac fusion drive set-up. I also replaced the original 1TB HDD with a 2TB Samsung EVO SSD. This has enhanced what was already a good computer. Great delivery service from FLEXX: 4 days from ordering and despatching from Northern Ireland to home delivery in NSW, Australia. The two included TORX screwdrivers aren't sufficient for the tools needed to dismantle an iMac of this vintage, all the way to getting the motherboard out, which is necessary to get to the PCIe socket.
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FLEXX LX300 512GB NVME SSD
Ordered on the 5th, despatched from Northern Ireland on the same day, and received by DHL in NSW, Australia on the 9th. The two TORX included with the SSD aren't enough to dismantle an iMac -- it's quite a complicated and fiddly job to get to the PCIe terminal underneath the motherboard. Now installed, the 512GB Flexx SSD works perfectly as the boot disk, with MACOS Big Sur and various apps. The Flexx is much faster than the original Apple 128GB SSD in my late 2014 27" iMac. I also replaced the original 1TB HDD with a 2TB Samsung EVO 860 SSD via the iMac's internal SATA connector. So lots of storage now, and the iMac flies. It should be good for a few years more. This was a great first experience, buying from Flexx. Thanks.
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ssd
Arrived on time Fitted ok i think i should have gone for the bootable option as Apples OS / backup migration was a terrible exterience dispite having several time machine backups Great product is working well
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Perfect
Cheap 512GB SSD and quick delivery. Easy to fit.
