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Transcend

Transcend SSD230S 1TB 2.5in SATA internal SSD

SKU CH-3M5G-7JXHY

A 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drive with 560 megabytes per second read speed and 520.0 write speed for personal, gaming and business use

  • Sequential write speed520.0
  • Interface typeSolid state
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Intended usePersonal, gaming, business
  • Connection protocolSATA
  • ConnectionSATA
  • Faster boot and load times with 560 MB/s sequential read
  • Quick file saves backed by 520.0 MB/s sequential write
  • Fits standard laptop bays using 2.5-inch SATA form factor
  • Lightweight upgrade adds only 45 grams to your system
  • Ready for personal, gaming or business workloads

Transcend SSD230S 1TB 2.5-inch SATA drive

This 1TB internal SSD uses a SATA interface and a standard 2.5-inch form factor. It is built for personal, gaming and business workloads. The drive weighs 45 grams and measures 2.75 in by 0.28 in by 3.94 in. Sequential read reaches 560 megabytes_per_second and sequential write reaches 520.0.

Suits 2.5-inch SATA bays, not M.2 slots

This drive suits users upgrading a laptop or desktop that accepts a 2.5-inch SATA device. It will not fit an M.2 slot or a PCIe-only bay. Buyers needing an M.2 form factor or a PCIe interface should look at a different part.

SATA protocol decides compatibility

The single specification that decides fit is the SATA protocol combined with the 2.5-inch form factor. Verify that the target system has a free 2.5-inch bay and a SATA data and power connection before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $390.99
Pricier than about 75% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTranscend
Product lineMusic
Model nameTS1TSSD230S
Part numberTS1TSSD230S
Intended usePersonal, gaming, business
Performance
Sequential write speed520.0
Storage
Cache memory1 unknown modifier
Connectivity
Connection protocolSATA
Ports & slots
Interface typeSolid state
ConnectionSATA
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height2.75 in x 0.28 in x 3.94 in
Overall width2.75 in x 0.28 in x 3.94 in
Product depth2.75 in x 0.28 in x 3.94 in
Product weight45 g
In the box
Included itemsSSD

Questions about this item

Will the 2.5-inch drive with 0.28 in height fit my laptop bay?

The drive measures 2.75 in x 0.28 in x 3.94 in, matching the standard 2.5-inch 7 mm form factor used in most laptop bays and desktop trays.

What is the correct SATA installation step that people often skip?

Connect both the SATA data cable and the SATA power cable; the drive will not appear in BIOS if only the data cable is attached.

How long will the 3D TLC NAND last under typical daily writes?

The 1 TB capacity and SATA 560 MB/s sequential speed give ample write endurance for personal, gaming and business workloads.

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