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THREE COLOUR DOGFISH

THREE COLOUR DOGFISH 256GB internal SSD for MacBook Pro A1708

SKU CH-NHV5-A7VDY

256 GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD upgrades MacBook Pro A1708 (2016-2017) with macOS 10.13+ pre-installed, 2200 MB/s read and 1800 MB/s write

  • Total capacity256 GB
  • Sequential write speed1800
  • Interface typePCI-Express 3.0
  • Form factorPCIE 3.0
  • Mean time between failures100,000 h
  • Product depth1MM

Capacity 1TB

  • Up to 2200 MB/s sequential read speed for fast boot and app load times
  • Up to 1800 MB/s sequential write speed for quick file saves and transfers
  • 3D TLC NAND flash technology improves reliability and reduces power consumption
  • Dynamic thermal protection regulates temperature to maintain consistent performance
  • Compatible with MacBook Pro A1708 (2016-2017) running macOS 10.13 or later

MacBook Pro A1708 upgrade SSD

This internal SSD is built for the MacBook Pro A1708 models released in 2016 and 2017. It uses a PCIe 3.0 NVMe interface and 3D TLC NAND flash to deliver 256GB of storage. The drive arrives with macOS 10.13 or later pre-installed so the system boots immediately after installation.

Thermal and power profile

Dynamic thermal protection regulates drive temperature across an operating range of 0 to 70 °C. The controller draws power from a 3.3 V supply with a ±5 % tolerance. Sequential reads reach 2200 MB/s and writes reach 1800 MB/s while maintaining stable thermals during normal workloads.

Build and day-to-day fit

The drive measures 7 mm by 8 mm by 1 mm and weighs 20 g, matching the slim slot in the A1708. Rated MTBF is 100000 hours with data retention beyond 20 years at 25 °C. Storage tolerance spans -45 to 85 °C, so the drive survives transit and long-term storage without degradation.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $120.99
Cheaper than about 66% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 256 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Price per TB $472.62 per TB
Pricier than about 86% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTHREE COLOUR DOGFISH
Model nameA1708 256 GB
Total capacity256 GB
Performance
Sequential write speed1800
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 3.0
Size & build
Form factorPCIE 3.0
Overall height7MM
Overall width8MM
Product depth1MM
Product weight20G
In the box
Included items1
More details
Mean time between failures100,000 h

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Questions about this item

Will this SSD fit my MacBook Pro A1708 from 2016 or 2017?

Yes, the drive is built for the A1708 model and uses the PCIe 3.0 interface that those machines require.

Does the drive arrive with macOS already installed so I can boot straight away?

The supplier pre-installs a macOS 10.13 or later system, so after fitting the SSD you can start up without a separate install.

What temperatures can the drive handle inside the laptop?

It is rated for operation from 0 °C to 70 °C and can survive storage from -45 °C to 85 °C.

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