OWC Aura Pro X2
(OWCS3DAPT4MB05)Proprietary NVMeNVMe PCIe 2.0 x4Read 3200 MB/sWrite 2400 MB/s500GBNVMe
HIGH
OWC Aura Pro X23 listings
SSD for Apple MacBook Pro 15 (A1398)
2015
Form Factor: Proprietary NVMeInterface: NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4Max Capacity: 2TB
Upgradeable
Quick answer
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 (A1398) is matched with OWC Aura Pro X2, OWC Aura Pro X2, Sabrent Rocket NVMe 2TB, Crucial P3 1TB, Samsung 970 EVO Plus, Samsung 980 Pro. Compatible storage type: Proprietary NVMe NVMe PCIe 3.0 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 Pro 15
OWC Aura Pro X2
(OWCS3DAPT4MB20)Proprietary NVMeNVMe PCIe 2.0 x4Read 3200 MB/sWrite 2400 MB/s2TBNVMeHIGHOWC Aura Pro X21 listing
Sabrent Rocket NVMe 2TB
(SB-ROCKET-2TB)Proprietary NVMeNVMe PCIe 3.0 x4Read 3400 MB/sWrite 2700 MB/s2TBNVMeMEDIUMSabrent Rocket NVMe 2TB1 listing
Crucial P3 1TB
(CT1000P3SSD8)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 3.0Read 3500 MB/sWrite 3000 MB/s1TBNVMeMEDIUMCrucial P3 1TB4 listings
Samsung 970 EVO Plus
(MZ-V7S2T0B/AM)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 3.0Read 3500 MB/sWrite 3300 MB/s2TBNVMeHIGHSamsung 970 EVO Plus6 listings
Samsung 980 Pro
(MZ-V8P1T0B/AM)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 4.0Read 7000 MB/sWrite 5000 MB/s1TBNVMeMEDIUM
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 24, 2026.
SSD Upgrade Guide for the Apple MacBook Pro 15
This device uses a Proprietary NVMe drive with a NVMe PCIe 3.0 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 Pro 15 (A1398)?
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 (A1398) is matched with OWC Aura Pro X2, OWC Aura Pro X2, Sabrent Rocket NVMe 2TB, Crucial P3 1TB, Samsung 970 EVO Plus, Samsung 980 Pro. It supports Proprietary NVMe NVMe PCIe 3.0 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 3.0 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 Pro 15 (A1398) is recorded as supporting NVMe storage (Proprietary NVMe NVMe PCIe 3.0 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 Pro 15 (A1398) is documented as Proprietary NVMe NVMe PCIe 3.0 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.