OWC 250GB Mercury Electra 6G unidad de estado sólido SATA 6Gb/s de 2,5 pulgadas y 7 mm

Up to 550 MB/s sequential read speed transforms your system's responsiveness, making the OWC Mercury Electra 6G a standout choice for upgrading any SATA-based laptop or desktop. This 250GB SSD combines a slim 7mm form factor with enterprise-grade MLC NAND and a SandForce SF-2281 controller, delivering consistent performance and endurance for demanding workloads.

Overview

The OWC Mercury Electra 6G is a 2.5-inch solid-state drive engineered for users who need reliable, high-speed storage without compromising on compatibility. With a SATA III 6Gb/s interface, it fits seamlessly into most notebooks and desktops, offering a simple drop-in upgrade that breathes new life into older systems. The 7mm height ensures compatibility with ultra-slim laptops, while the included 2.5-inch form factor makes it versatile for a wide range of devices.

What stands out

• Blazing sequential speeds: up to 550 MB/s read and 525 MB/s write for rapid boot times and file transfers.
• Durable MLC NAND flash paired with a proven SandForce SF-2281 controller for long-term reliability.
• Advanced data protection: AES 128-bit encryption, ECC, TRIM, and S.M.A.R.T. support keep your data safe and the drive healthy.
• Low power consumption of approximately 2.5W active, ideal for extending battery life in mobile devices.
• High endurance with 1.5 million hours MTBF and shock resistance up to 1500G, ensuring data integrity even in harsh conditions.

Technical details

• Storage capacity: 250 GB
• Form factor: 2.5-inch, 7mm height
• Interface: SATA III (6Gb/s)
• NAND flash type: MLC
• Controller: SandForce SF-2281
• Max sequential read: 550 MB/s
• Max sequential write: 525 MB/s
• Random read IOPS (4K): up to 60,000
• Random write IOPS (4K): up to 60,000
• MTBF: 1.5 million hours
• Encryption: AES 128-bit
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Storage temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Shock resistance: 1500G @ 0.5ms
• Power consumption (active): ~2.5W

Our verdict

A reliable and fast SATA SSD that delivers excellent performance for everyday computing and demanding workloads, with a slim design that fits virtually any laptop or desktop.