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Rectangular 2.5 inch Intel 545s SSD silver metal casing

Intel

Intel 545s 2.5" 256GB SATA internal SSD SSDSC2KW256G8X1

SKU CH-JTKA-F0J11 MPN SSDSC2KW256G8X1

2.5-inch SATA drive with 256 GB capacity and 64-layer 3D NAND for faster boot and file transfer than a hard disk

  • Total capacity256 GB
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • NAND flash type64-Layer 3D NAND TLC
  • Product weight1

Capacity 256GB

  • Quicker boot and application loads thanks to 64-layer 3D NAND TLC
  • AES 256-bit self-encryption protects stored data
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard SATA bays
  • 256 GB capacity replaces a traditional hard drive
  • 545s series built for reliable everyday performance

Intel 545s 256GB SATA SSD

This 2.5-inch internal solid-state drive uses 64-layer 3D NAND TLC memory and a SATA interface to deliver faster boot-ups, quicker application loads and shorter file-transfer waits than a mechanical hard drive. It is built for users who want a straightforward, cost-effective storage upgrade.

64-layer 3D NAND and AES encryption

The 64-layer Intel 3D NAND technology provides the performance uplift over a hard drive, while built-in AES 256-bit self-encryption protects stored data without extra software. Intel Data Migration Software is included to simplify moving your operating system and files from the old drive.

Standard 2.5-inch installation

The drive fits into any SATA-equipped desktop or laptop that accepts a 2.5-inch device, and the migration software handles the data copy automatically. Most issues arise only when the system BIOS does not recognise the new drive or when the cloning process is interrupted before completion.

How it compares

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

Price $51.99
Cheaper than about 90% 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 $203.09 per TB
Pricier than about 61% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product line545s Series
Model nameSSDSC2KW256G8 × 1
Part numberSSDSC2KW256G8 × 1
Total capacity256 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Storage
NAND flash type64-Layer 3D NAND TLC
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight0.15 kg
Package size157 × 122 × 20 mm

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Questions about this item

Does the 64-layer 3D NAND TLC in this 256GB drive wear out and need replacement?

The 64-layer 3D NAND TLC is rated for typical client workloads; under normal desktop use the drive lasts the usable life of the system without a NAND replacement.

What limit appears first when the SSDSC2KW256G8X1 writes continuously at SATA III speeds?

The SATA III interface caps sustained sequential throughput, so the bus bandwidth becomes the bottleneck before the 64-layer NAND or controller saturate.

How much heat and noise does the 2.5-inch 545s produce during all-day operation?

With no moving parts and low-power 64-layer NAND, the drive runs silent and stays near ambient temperature even under continuous SATA III workloads.

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