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Rectangular 2.5 inch silver metal SSD with label showing 512GB capacity

Timetec

Timetec 512GB 2.5" SATA 540 MB/s internal SSD

SKU CH-HDRV-S96TD

A 512 GB 2.5 inch SATA internal SSD with sequential read up to 550 MB/s and write up to 500 MB/s using 3D NAND and SLC cache

  • Total capacity512 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 500 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Style 2.5'' Pinnacle

Model 512GB (1 Pack)

  • 512 GB capacity stores your OS, apps and files
  • Sequential read up to 550 MB/s speeds up boot and load times
  • Sequential write up to 500 MB/s handles large transfers quickly
  • 3D NAND with SLC cache boosts performance and extends drive life
  • 1,000,000 hours MTBF and ECC protect data reliability

Capacity and fit

This 512 GB Timetec solid-state drive uses the 2.5 inch form factor and measures 7 mm thick so it fits most laptops and desktops that accept a standard SATA drive. It connects through the SATA III interface and is backward compatible with SATA II and SATA I systems. The operating-system list covers Windows XP through Windows 11, macOS 10.4 or later and Linux 2.6.33 or later.

Sustained workload behaviour

Sequential read reaches up to 550 MBps and sequential write up to 500 MBps with SLC cache technology providing a performance boost during extended transfers. An industry-leading 1,500,000 hour MTTF rating and 1,000,000 hour MTBF figure indicate high endurance for continuous operation. Built-in TRIM, garbage collection, wear-levelling and ECC maintain consistent throughput and data integrity over long sessions.

Compatibility checks

Verify that the target system has a free 2.5 inch 7 mm SATA bay and a SATA data cable plus power connector available. Confirm the BIOS or UEFI recognises SATA III 6 Gb/s speeds so the drive can operate at its rated 540 MB/s read ceiling. Ensure the installed operating system is among the supported versions listed so TRIM and S.M.A.R.T. monitoring function correctly.

How it compares

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

Price $48.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 512 GB
Lower than about 60% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 550 MB/s
Lower than about 70% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $95.68 per TB
Cheaper than about 87% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTimetec
Total capacity512 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 500 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash typeNAND FLASH
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
In the box
Included items1 Pack

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Questions about this item

How much heat or noise does the 2.5" 512GB SATA drive produce during all-day use?

The solid-state design has no moving parts, so it runs silently and generates minimal heat while delivering up to 550 MB/s read and 500 MB/s write speeds.

What connector and bay size must my system already have for this 7 mm 2.5" SATA III SSD to fit?

Your desktop or laptop needs a standard 2.5-inch drive bay and a SATA data plus power connector; the drive is backwards compatible with SATA II and SATA I ports.

Will this 512GB SATA SSD work reliably alongside an older mechanical hard drive in the same machine?

Yes — it supports S.M.A.R.T., TRIM, wear-levelling and ECC, and its 1,500,000-hour MTTF rating indicates high reliability when paired with legacy storage.

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