We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Black rectangular portable SSD with rounded edges, compact 2.5 inch form factor, Type-A and Type-C cables shown

Transcend

Transcend ESD270C 1 TB portable SSD black

SKU CH-9JNH-6NQDK

A compact 1 TB portable SSD with USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds up to 460 MB/s and 256-bit AES encryption

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speed460 MB/s
  • Sequential write speed460.0
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Cache memory1 unknown modifier
  • Product depth55.7 in x 9.6 in x 77.0 in
  • Up to 460 MB/s read and write speeds via USB 3.1 Gen 2
  • Hardware 256-bit AES encryption protects data without software overhead
  • Compact 2.5-inch form factor fits in a pocket or bag
  • Type-A and Type-C cables included for broad device compatibility
  • Weighs 2.0000 units for lightweight portability

Transcend ESD270C 1 TB portable SSD

The Transcend ESD270C is a 1 TB external solid-state drive with a 2.5-inch form factor. It connects via USB 3.1 Gen 2 and includes both Type-A and Type-C cables. Hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption protects stored data. The compact black enclosure weighs 2.0 kg.

Suits users needing encrypted portable storage

This drive suits users who want hardware encryption and a USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface for broad host compatibility. Buyers who need higher sequential throughput than 460 MB/s should consider alternatives. The 2.5-inch form factor may not fit ultra-compact carry requirements.

USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface

The USB 3.1 Gen 2 connection delivers up to 460 MB/s sequential read and 460.0 MB/s sequential write. This single specification determines whether the drive meets the performance needs of a given workflow. Verify that the host system supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 to achieve these rates.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Portable USB SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $251.99
Pricier than about 62% of the 410 comparable items (median $202.99).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 311 items is 1 TB.
Sequential read speed 460 MB/s
Lower than about 90% of the 157 comparable items (median 1,050 MB/s).
Price per TB $251.99 per TB
Pricier than about 83% of the 310 comparable items (median $142.00 per TB).

New to this? Buying memory and SSDs with crypto — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTranscend
Product lineTS1TESD270C
Model nameTS1TESD270C
Part number0760557850090
Total capacity1 TB
Product color1tb
Performance
Sequential read speed460 MB/s
Sequential write speed460.0
Storage
Cache memory1 unknown modifier
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall width55.7 in x 9.6 in x 77.0 in
Product depth55.7 in x 9.6 in x 77.0 in
Overall height55.7 in x 9.6 in x 77.0 in
In the box
Included itemsType-A and Type-C cables included

Questions about this item

What type of USB port does my computer need for the ESD270C to work at its 460 MB/s read speed?

A USB 3.1 Gen 2 port is required to reach the 460 megabytes per second sequential read rate; slower ports will work but reduce throughput.

Will the included Type-A cable let me use the ESD270C with my older laptop that only has rectangular USB sockets?

Yes, the box contains both a Type-C and a Type-A cable so the drive connects directly to legacy USB-A ports without an adapter.

How can I confirm the 256-bit AES encryption is active after I set a password?

The Transcend Elite software shows an encryption status indicator and will report the drive as locked until the correct password is entered.

More in Portable USB SSDs

Similar items