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Rectangular black SATA SSD with silver label, 110.9mm long

Transcend

Transcend JetDrive 720 480GB internal SSD TS480GJDM720

SKU CH-SPZC-NDY1R MPN TS480GJDM720

A 480 GB SATA solid-state drive with USB 3.0 and SATA 6 Gb/s interfaces, MLC memory, up to 495 MB/s read and 427 MB/s write speeds

  • Total capacity480 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 495 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 427 MB/s
  • Interface typeUSB 3.0 / SATA 6Gb/s
  • Product typeInternal / External Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Intended useConsumer
  • 480 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • MLC memory delivers sustained 495 MBps read speed
  • 427 MBps sequential write accelerates file saves
  • USB 3.0 and SATA 6 Gb/s interfaces enable dual use
  • 65 g aluminium enclosure fits MacBook upgrade kits

MacBook SSD upgrade kit

The Transcend JetDrive 720 is a 480GB internal solid-state drive built for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models with Retina display. It uses MLC flash memory and connects through a SATA 6Gb/s interface to replace the factory storage module. The kit includes tools and an aluminum USB 3.0 enclosure so the original drive can be reused externally.

Fits MacBook SATA slot and USB enclosure

The drive slides into the MacBook's existing SATA slot without adapters, freeing the original SSD for external duty inside the supplied USB 3.0 enclosure. No extra cables or docks are required; the enclosure draws power from the USB port and provides a second portable volume for backups or file transfer.

Sustained SATA throughput within 0-70°C

Sequential reads reach up to 495 MBps and writes up to 427 MBps over the SATA 6Gb/s link. The MLC memory and 10.8mm form factor maintain those rates during extended workloads while operating between 0°C and 70°C, and the 65g weight adds minimal mass to the notebook.

How it compares

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

Price $312.99
Pricier than about 70% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 480 GB
Lower than about 71% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 495 MB/s
Lower than about 91% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $652.06 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTranscend
Product lineJetDrive 720
Model nameTS480GJDM720
Total capacity480 GB
Product typeInternal / External Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 495 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 427 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash typeMLC
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.0 / SATA 6Gb/s
Size & build
Overall height10.8 mm
Overall width37.2 mm
Product depth110.9 mm
Product weight65g
Shipping weight0.24 kg
Package size175 × 109 × 71 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C

Questions about this item

Will this drive fit inside my MacBook Air or MacBook Pro with Retina display?

The JetDrive 720 is designed as an upgrade kit for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Retina display, including the tools and instructions needed for installation.

Can I reuse my original Apple SSD after upgrading?

Yes, the kit includes an aluminium USB 3.0 enclosure so your original SSD becomes an external drive.

What are the real-world read and write speeds over the SATA connection?

Sequential read reaches up to 495 MBps and sequential write up to 427 MBps over the SATA 6Gb/s interface.

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