--- product_id: 135436143 title: "M.2 NVMe SSD Adapter for MacBook Air & Pro Retina (2013-2017); NVMe/AHCI SSD Upgrade Kit Compatible with A1465 A1466 A1398 A1502 Models" brand: "arestech" price: "R359" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Arestech" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/135436143-m-2-nvme-ssd-adapter-for-macbook-air-and-pro store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Up to 3.5GB/s NVMe speed Supports M.2 NVMe & AHCI SSDs Compatible with MacBook Air/Pro 2013-2017 M.2 NVMe SSD Adapter for MacBook Air & Pro Retina (2013-2017); NVMe/AHCI SSD Upgrade Kit Compatible with A1465 A1466 A1398 A1502 Models **Brand:** arestech **Price:** R359 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Upgrade your MacBook’s soul with speed and style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** M.2 NVMe SSD Adapter for MacBook Air & Pro Retina (2013-2017); NVMe/AHCI SSD Upgrade Kit Compatible with A1465 A1466 A1398 A1502 Models by arestech - **How much does it cost?** R359 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/135436143-m-2-nvme-ssd-adapter-for-macbook-air-and-pro) ## Best For - arestech enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted arestech brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **DIY Installation Ready:** Comes ready for easy installation with bootable USB setup—ditch expensive OEM upgrades and own your storage destiny. - • **Future-Proof Your MacOS:** Requires macOS 10.13+ to unlock NVMe support—upgrade your firmware and stay ahead of the curve. - • **Universal M.2 Compatibility:** Seamlessly supports top-tier SSDs like Samsung 960/970 EVO, WD Black, Crucial P1, and more for ultimate flexibility. - • **Lightning-Fast Storage Upgrade:** Transform your vintage MacBook with blazing NVMe SSD speeds up to 3.5GB/s, leaving OEM drives in the dust. - • **Tailored for MacBook Pros & Airs:** Precision-engineered for MacBook Air 11”/13” and Pro Retina 13”/15” models (2013-2017) to ensure perfect fit and performance. ## Overview This M.2 NVMe SSD Adapter is a precision-crafted upgrade kit designed for MacBook Air and Pro Retina models from 2013 to 2017. It converts Apple’s proprietary SSD slot to a standard M.2 Key-M interface, enabling the use of high-performance third-party NVMe and AHCI SSDs. Compatible with popular drives like Samsung 960/970 EVO and WD Black, it requires macOS 10.13 or later for NVMe support and demands a bootable USB installer for initial setup. Perfect for professionals seeking cost-effective, high-speed storage expansion without sacrificing compatibility or reliability. ## Description Buy M.2 NVMe SSD Adapter for MacBook Air & Pro Retina (2013-2017); NVMe/AHCI SSD Upgrade Kit Compatible with A1465 A1466 A1398 A1502 Models: Memory Card Adapters - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Very Neat Product - Thank you for quick'ish delivery. Product works perfectly and will use vendor again. Thank you! Review: Needed to disable hibernate in terminal - Amazing product, however when I got this product my macbook kept crashing every time I closed the lid or put it to sleep. I did however find a solution, the easy fix is to type "sudo pmset -a hibernatemode 0" into a terminal. This prevents your mac from writing the sleep data to disk, which it cannot read from when waking up. This fixed all sleep-related issues for me. Product works as advertised. ## Features - Seamless Storage Expansion: Easily upgrade your vintage Mac with a high-capacity M.2 NVMe SSD. This adapter converts the proprietary Apple SSD slot to a standard M.2 Key-M interface allowing you to bypass expensive OEM drives for faster larger third-party storage. - Precision Compatibility: Specifically designed for MacBook Air 11” A1465 & 13” A1466 (Mid 2013–2017), MacBook Pro Retina 13" A1502 & 15" A1398 (Late 2013–Mid 2015), and Mac Pro ME253/MD878. - Essential OS Requirements: Requires macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later. Important: Before hardware installation, use your original SSD to update your Mac’s firmware to at least macOS 10.13 to ensure NVMe support is active. - Broad SSD Support: Compatible with a wide range of popular M.2 NVMe/AHCI drives including Samsung 960/970 EVO (excluding Plus) WD Black Crucial P1 HP EX920 ADATA SX8200 and Intel 600p series. - Installation Ready: Please note that Internet Recovery is not supported for the initial setup. Users must prepare a bootable USB installer with macOS prior to installation as new NVMe drives arrive unformatted without an operating system. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07RXKB1SS | | Best Sellers Rank | #506 in Computer Memory Card Adapters | | Brand | Arestech | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Laptop | | Connector Type | Mini USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 323 Reviews | | Input Voltage | 16.5 volts | | Item Weight | 0.01 kg | | Manufacturer | V VOILA REVE | | Model Number | Arestech M.2 NVME SSD Convert Adapter | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Ports | 1 | | Package Quantity | 1 | | Power Plug Type | No Plug | | UPC | 748926333313 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 Year Warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Arestech - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Laptop - **Connector Type:** Mini USB - **Item Weight:** 0.01 kg ## Images ![M.2 NVMe SSD Adapter for MacBook Air & Pro Retina (2013-2017); NVMe/AHCI SSD Upgrade Kit Compatible with A1465 A1466 A1398 A1502 Models - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5139FAsiwVL.jpg) ![M.2 NVMe SSD Adapter for MacBook Air & Pro Retina (2013-2017); NVMe/AHCI SSD Upgrade Kit Compatible with A1465 A1466 A1398 A1502 Models - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81E7mw4R6VL.jpg) ![M.2 NVMe SSD Adapter for MacBook Air & Pro Retina (2013-2017); NVMe/AHCI SSD Upgrade Kit Compatible with A1465 A1466 A1398 A1502 Models - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IOgiAM8SL.jpg) ![M.2 NVMe SSD Adapter for MacBook Air & Pro Retina (2013-2017); NVMe/AHCI SSD Upgrade Kit Compatible with A1465 A1466 A1398 A1502 Models - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nIGJLZL3L.jpg) ![M.2 NVMe SSD Adapter for MacBook Air & Pro Retina (2013-2017); NVMe/AHCI SSD Upgrade Kit Compatible with A1465 A1466 A1398 A1502 Models - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81on0E4TV3L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Hi, i have a late 2013 mbp retina and wanted to check of the two variations, standard and the 'short card version' which is the correct one for this.** A: Could you check the model number on your mbp back? If the model number is A1465 A1466 A1398 A1502, then you can choose the one you like, short or standard, they are same. **Q: Is wd_black 2tb sn750 nvme wds200t3xhc supported? and can it work for macbook pro retina mid 2015?** A: It should be fine. Works for MacBook Pro (15-inch Mid 2015) and MacBook Pro (13-inch Early 2015). **Q: Buen día, tengo un ssd wd blue sn570 funcionaria?** A: No probamos este modelo. Pero esto es solo un conector de conversión pin. Es amigable con los productos wd. **Q: Is it possible to install two cards with 2 nvme drives, will get top speed from both?** A: This is only a convert card, it do nothing for speed. If your desktop's motherboard and NVME drives support that, then it should work as you asked. Normally, the answer is YES. But please read your motherboard manual first. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Neat Product *by W***R on December 29, 2024* Thank you for quick'ish delivery. Product works perfectly and will use vendor again. Thank you! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Needed to disable hibernate in terminal *by A***V on September 22, 2021* Amazing product, however when I got this product my macbook kept crashing every time I closed the lid or put it to sleep. I did however find a solution, the easy fix is to type "sudo pmset -a hibernatemode 0" into a terminal. This prevents your mac from writing the sleep data to disk, which it cannot read from when waking up. This fixed all sleep-related issues for me. Product works as advertised. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked perfectly on an early 2015 MacBook Air *by J***H on October 25, 2024* Installation was easy and it worked without issue! ## Frequently Bought Together - Arestech M.2 NVME SSD Convert Adapter for Upgraded MacBook Air Pro Retina Mid 2013-2017, NVME/AHCI SSD Upgraded Kit for A1465 A1466 A1398 A1502 - Standard Size - Western Digital 1TB WD Blue SN580 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive SSD - Gen4 x4 PCIe 16Gb/s, M.2 2280, Up to 4,150 MB/s - WDS100T3B0E --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/135436143-m-2-nvme-ssd-adapter-for-macbook-air-and-pro](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/135436143-m-2-nvme-ssd-adapter-for-macbook-air-and-pro) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-07-30*