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Green rectangular M.2 2280 SSD with gold edge connector and black controller chip

Transcend

Transcend 830S 256 GB SATA M.2 2280 internal SSD

SKU CH-76C2-JT5TC

SATA M.2 2280 internal SSD with 256 GB capacity, 560 MB/s read and 400 MB/s write speeds, DRAM cache and 0.1" height

  • Sequential write speed400
  • Interface typeSerial ata600
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal
  • Intended usePersonal, gaming, business
  • Connection protocolSATA
  • SATA 600 interface delivers 560 MB/s read speed
  • 400 MB/s sequential write handles gaming and business workloads
  • 256 MB DRAM cache improves random access responsiveness
  • M.2 2280 form factor fits slim laptops and desktops
  • Weighs 0.28 oz for ultra-light portable builds

256 GB SATA M.2 2280 SSD

The Transcend 830S is a 256 GB internal solid-state drive built for the M.2 2280 slot and the SATA 600 interface. It targets personal, gaming and business systems that need a straightforward storage upgrade. The drive includes a DRAM cache and a Transcend controller.

Sustained write behaviour

Sequential write speed reaches 400 MB/s while the drive can read at up to 560 MB/s. Because the interface is SATA rather than PCIe, throughput stays consistent within the 600 MB/s bus limit during long transfers. The DRAM cache helps maintain performance when the workload extends beyond a quick burst.

Upgrade path from hard drives

This SSD replaces a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or an older low-capacity SATA M.2 module in laptops and desktops. The jump is worth it when the system supports M.2 2280 and the user wants faster boot times, quicker application loads and silent operation without changing the storage protocol.

How it compares

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

Price $116.99
Cheaper than about 67% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTranscend
Product line256 GB
Model nameTS256GMTS830S
Part numberTS256GMTS830S
Product typeInternal
Intended usePersonal, gaming, business
Performance
Sequential write speed400
Storage
Controller chipTranscend
Cache memory256 unknown modifier
Connectivity
Connection protocolSATA
Ports & slots
Interface typeSerial ata600
ConnectionSATA
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height0.1 in (0.25 cm)
Overall width0.9 in (2.29 cm)
Product depth3.1 in (7.87 cm)
Product weight0.28 oz
In the box
Included itemsSSD

Questions about this item

Does the 560 MB/s SATA 600 interface keep the Transcend 830S cool and quiet during all-day workloads?

With no moving parts and a low-profile M.2 2280 design, the drive runs silently and produces minimal heat under sustained SATA 600 throughput.

What must my motherboard provide for the TS256GMTS830S to be recognised and bootable?

A standard M.2 2280 slot wired to the chipset SATA 600 controller and UEFI firmware that supports SATA M.2 boot devices.

Will the 256 GB Transcend 830S work alongside an older 2.5-inch SATA SSD on the same controller?

Yes, each SATA device negotiates independently at up to 600 MB/s, so the 830S and a legacy drive share the bus without conflict.

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