Crucial P3 1TB
(CT1000P3SSD8)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 3.0Read 3500 MB/sWrite 3000 MB/s1TBNVMe
HIGH
Crucial P3 1TB3 listings
SSD for Apple MacBook Air 13 (A1466)
2015–2017
Form Factor: Proprietary NVMeInterface: NVMe PCIe 2.0 x4Max Capacity: 2TB
Upgradeable
Quick answer
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (A1466) is matched with Crucial P3 1TB, OWC Aura Pro X2, Samsung 970 EVO Plus, Samsung 980, OWC Aura Pro X2, OWC Aura Pro X2, Samsung 980. Compatible storage type: Proprietary NVMe NVMe PCIe 2.0 x4. Capacity guidance: up to 2TB. Before buying, confirm your exact model number, storage interface, physical size, and connector/keying. Listings are from eBay and Amazon and may change.
Compatible SSDs for the Apple MacBook Air 13
OWC Aura Pro X2
(OWCS3DAPT4MB05)Proprietary NVMeNVMe PCIe 2.0 x4Read 3200 MB/sWrite 2400 MB/s500GBNVMeHIGHOWC Aura Pro X23 listings
Samsung 970 EVO Plus
(MZ-V7S2T0B/AM)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 3.0Read 3500 MB/sWrite 3300 MB/s2TBNVMeMEDIUMSamsung 970 EVO Plus6 listings
Samsung 980
(MZ-V8V1T0B/AM)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 3.0Read 3500 MB/sWrite 3000 MB/s1TBNVMeMEDIUMOWC Aura Pro X2
(OWCS3DAPT4MB10)Proprietary NVMeNVMe PCIe 3.0 x4Read 3200 MB/sWrite 2400 MB/s1TBNVMeHIGHOWC Aura Pro X23 listings
OWC Aura Pro X2
(OWCS3DAPT4MB20)Proprietary NVMeNVMe PCIe 2.0 x4Read 3200 MB/sWrite 2400 MB/s2TBNVMeHIGHOWC Aura Pro X21 listing
Samsung 980
(MZ-V8V500B/AM)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 3.0Read 3100 MB/sWrite 2600 MB/s500GBNVMeMEDIUM
Listings and prices are pulled from eBay and Amazon and may change. Always verify compatibility — confirm your exact model number, storage interface, physical size, and connector/keying — before purchase. Last checked July 23, 2026.
SSD Upgrade Guide for the Apple MacBook Air 13
This device uses a Proprietary NVMe drive with a NVMe PCIe 2.0 x4 interface. Maximum supported capacity is 2TB.
NVMe drives are significantly faster than SATA — if your device supports NVMe, always prefer it over a SATA SSD for the best performance.
Always power off your device and disconnect power before replacing storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What SSD fits the Apple MacBook Air 13 (A1466)?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (A1466) is matched with Crucial P3 1TB, OWC Aura Pro X2, Samsung 970 EVO Plus, Samsung 980, OWC Aura Pro X2, OWC Aura Pro X2, Samsung 980. It supports Proprietary NVMe NVMe PCIe 2.0 x4. This device supports up to 2TB based on our records. Before buying, confirm your exact model number, storage interface, physical size, and connector/keying.
How do I verify SSD compatibility?
Verify your full model number against the device page, then confirm the physical form factor (Proprietary NVMe), interface (NVMe PCIe 2.0 x4), and M.2 keying if applicable. Compare against your existing drive or manufacturer specs before purchase.
Can I use NVMe if my device originally had SATA?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (A1466) is recorded as supporting NVMe storage (Proprietary NVMe NVMe PCIe 2.0 x4). Installing an NVMe drive that matches the documented form factor and keying is appropriate when our data lists NVMe support.
Does physical size and keying matter?
Yes. M.2 drives vary by length (e.g. 2280) and keying (B-key, M-key, B+M). 2.5-inch and other form factors must match the bay or adapter your device accepts. The Apple MacBook Air 13 (A1466) is documented as Proprietary NVMe NVMe PCIe 2.0 x4 — a drive with the wrong size or key will not fit or work.
Are these listings live and current?
Listings and prices are pulled from eBay and Amazon and may change at any time. We refresh marketplace data regularly, but always verify the listing title, condition, and seller before purchase.