--- description: Other World Computing (OWC) has announced the Mercury Aura Envoy, the industry’s first bus-powered enclosure designed exclusively for using the factory... title: OWC Announces Mercury Aura Envoy Enclosure for Apple MacBook Air SSD image: https://www.storagereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OWC_Envoy-small.jpg --- [![Storage Review]()](https://storagereview.com/) --- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/@storagereview) [X (Twitter)](https://twitter.twitter.com/storagereview) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/storagereview/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/storagereview-com) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/storagereview?sub_confirmation=1) [Email](mailto:info@storagereview.com) [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1y6VnznABhHeOSMOmbDTz0) [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/StorageReview/) [Discord](https://discord.gg/TwMHb4azdC) [RSS Feed](https://www.storagereview.com/rss.xml) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@storagereview) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/@storagereview) [X (Twitter)](https://twitter.com/storagereview) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/storagereview/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/storagereview-com) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/storagereview?sub_confirmation=1) [Email](mailto:info@storagereview.com) [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1y6VnznABhHeOSMOmbDTz0) [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/StorageReview/) [Discord](https://discord.gg/TwMHb4azdC) [RSS Feed](https://www.storagereview.com/rss.xml) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@storagereview) [![StorageReview.com](https://www.storagereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Storage-Review-2x.png)](https://www.storagereview.com) ≡ Menu - [Home](https://www.storagereview.com/) - [Storage Reviews](https://www.storagereview.com/review) - [End User Reviews](https://www.storagereview.com/consumer) - [Enterprise Reviews](https://www.storagereview.com/enterprise) - [Ubiquiti Reviews](https://www.storagereview.com/best/ubiquiti-reviews) - [SR Merch](https://store.storagereview.com) - [Leaderboards](https://www.storagereview.com/best) - [Best Storage Arrays](https://www.storagereview.com/best/storage-arrays) - [Best Enterprise SSDs](https://www.storagereview.com/best/enterprise-ssds) - [Best Servers](https://www.storagereview.com/best/servers) - [Best Enterprise GPUs](https://www.storagereview.com/best/enterprise-gpus) - [Best Desktops for Local AI](https://www.storagereview.com/best/desktops-local-ai) - [Best Laptops for Local AI](https://www.storagereview.com/best/laptops-local-ai) - [Best Local LLM Tools](https://www.storagereview.com/best/local-llm-tools) - [Agentic AI Hardware](https://www.storagereview.com/best/agentic-ai-hardware) - [Best SSDs & Hard Drives](https://www.storagereview.com/best_drives) - [Best Portable SSDs](https://www.storagereview.com/best/portable-ssds) - [Best Business Laptops](https://www.storagereview.com/best/business-laptops) - [Best Mobile Workstations](https://www.storagereview.com/best/mobile-workstations) - [Best Desktop Workstations](https://www.storagereview.com/best/desktop-workstations) - [Best Mini PCs](https://www.storagereview.com/best/mini-pcs) - [Best Laptop Battery Life](https://www.storagereview.com/best/laptop-battery-life) - [Storage Reference Guide](https://www.storagereview.com/storage-reference-guide) - [About SR](https://www.storagereview.com/about-storagereview) - [StorageReview.com Sweepstakes Rules and Regulations](https://www.storagereview.com/storagereview-com-sweepstakes-rules-and-regulations) Search [Home](https://www.storagereview.com/) » [News](https://www.storagereview.com/news) » OWC Announces Mercury Aura Envoy Enclosure for Apple MacBook Air SSD # OWC Announces Mercury Aura Envoy Enclosure for Apple MacBook Air SSD by Lyle Smith on January 8, 2012 [Accessories](https://www.storagereview.com/enterprise/accessories)  ◇  [Enterprise](https://www.storagereview.com/enterprise) Other World Computing (OWC) has announced the Mercury Aura Envoy, the industry’s first bus-powered enclosure designed exclusively for using the factory SSD from any Apple MacBook Air model from 2010 or 2011 as an external drive when upgrading to the higher-capacity and higher-performance of an [OWC Mercury Aura Pro Express SSD](https://www.storagereview.com/owc_mercury_aura_pro_express_6g_480gb_ssd_released_best_upgrade_gets_better).  ![](https://www.storagereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OWC_Envoy.jpg) We have reviewed their prior enclosures for MBA SSDs; however, they were simply just adaptations of their larger 2.5" external enclosures. OWC’s new model on the other hand is sleek, like the gumstick SSD inside. The Mercury Aura Envoy’s pocket-size (1.5 ounces) makes it an ideal portable storage and/or backup solution. The new enclosure is brushed aluminum, bus-powered for user convenience, simple to install, and offers a USB 3.0 interface. OWC is the only alternative to factory SSD options for the latest MacBook Air model. Their 3G SSD models are available in [capacities up to 480GB](https://www.storagereview.com/owc_mercury_aura_pro_express_6g_480gb_ssd_released_best_upgrade_gets_better) and can deliver up to 68 percent faster performance in real-world use. **Pricing and Availability** Priced at $49.95 MSRP, the Mercury Aura Envoy will be available by late March and is compatible with the Flash SSD module used in current 11.1″ and 13.3″ MacBook Air models. 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