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THREE COLOUR DOGFISH

THREE COLOUR DOGFISH 256GB NVMe internal SSD MacBook Air A1465 A1466

SKU CH-F43P-H7JBC

256 GB NVMe drive with up to 2200 MB/s read and 1800 MB/s write for compatible MacBook Air, Pro, iMac and Mini models

  • Total capacity256 GB
  • Sequential read speed2200
  • Sequential write speed1800
  • Interface typePCIE 3.0
  • Intended useMACBOOK SSD
  • Mean time between failures10,000 h
  • Faster boot and file transfers with 2200 MB/s read speed
  • Smooth multitasking backed by 1800 MB/s write speed
  • Reliable long-term storage with 1 million hour MTBF
  • Ready for macOS 10.13 High Sierra and later
  • Fits MacBook Air A1465 A1466 and other listed models

MacBook SSD upgrade for 2013-2017 models

The THREE COLOUR DOGFISH 256GB NVMe drive replaces the original storage in MacBook Air A1465 and A1466, MacBook Pro A1398 and A1502, iMac A1418 and A1419, Mac Mini A1347 and Mac Pro A1481. It fits the native slot without any adapter. The system must already run macOS 10.13 or later so the firmware recognises the drive.

Sustained PCIe 3.0 throughput with 3D TLC NAND

Sequential reads reach 2200 and writes reach 1800 under continuous load. The PCIe 3.0 x4 interface keeps bandwidth stable during large file transfers or video editing sessions. 3D TLC flash maintains consistent performance without the sharp drops seen in lighter workloads. Operating temperature range of 0 to 70 °C supports extended use inside the original chassis.

Apple-specific pinout and firmware-ready design

The drive uses the exact connector layout required by the listed Mac models, so installation is a direct swap. MTBF is rated at 10000 and data retention exceeds 20 years at 25 °C. Power draw stays within the 3.3 V ±5 % rail supplied by the host. No extra cables, brackets or firmware tools are needed once the OS requirement is met.

How it compares

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

Price $74.99
Cheaper than about 80% 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 $292.93 per TB
Pricier than about 75% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTHREE COLOUR DOGFISH
Product lineA1466 SSD
Model name256 GB
Total capacity256 GB
Intended useMACBOOK SSD
Performance
Sequential read speed2200
Sequential write speed1800
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIE 3.0
In the box
Included items1
More details
Mean time between failures10,000 h

Questions about this item

How much power does the 256GB NVMe drive draw during all-day use?

The SSD operates on a 3.3V±5% supply and is rated for continuous operation between 0°C and 70°C with an MTBF of 1 million hours.

What must my Mac already be running before I install this NVMe SSD?

Your Mac must be upgraded to macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later so the required EFI firmware update is present; otherwise the drive will not be recognised.

Will this NVMe SSD work in my 2013 MacBook Pro A1398 without any adapter?

Yes, the drive uses the native PCIe 3.0 x4 interface found in the A1398 and other listed models, so no adapter is needed.

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