Using the PCI Express 4.0 interface and the NVMe protocol, this Transcend drive reaches sequential read speeds of up to 7400 MB/s and write speeds of up to 5200 MB/s. That is many times faster than a traditional SATA SSD or hard drive. In practice, your operating system starts faster, applications open almost instantly and large files such as video projects or game installations copy in a fraction of the time.
With 1000 GB of capacity, the drive has room for an operating system, a full suite of work applications and several large game titles at the same time. Photographers and video editors can keep active projects on the fast drive rather than shuffling them to slower external storage. As a primary boot drive or a secondary high-speed volume, 1TB strikes a practical balance for everyday and demanding use.
The SSD uses 3D NAND flash memory, which stacks memory cells vertically for higher density and reliable operation. Transcend rates the drive for 600 terabytes written (TBW) and a mean time between failures of 200,000 hours. These figures indicate the drive is designed to handle years of regular writing, from daily system updates to frequent file transfers and content creation workloads.
The drive uses the widely adopted M.2 2280 format, measuring 22 x 80 mm. It plugs directly into a motherboard or laptop M.2 slot with no cables or separate power connectors. This keeps the inside of the case tidy and helps airflow. It also makes the drive a straightforward upgrade for compact systems where there is no space for a 2.5-inch drive.
High read speeds noticeably reduce level and texture loading in modern games, especially titles that stream large amounts of data from storage. For creative software, fast random and sequential access speeds up importing footage, scrubbing timelines and opening large project files. The difference is most visible when you move from a hard drive or SATA SSD to this PCIe Gen4 NVMe drive.
This SSD is a good fit for PC builders putting together a new PCIe 4.0 system and for gamers who want shorter load times. It also suits professionals who handle large files and laptop owners looking to upgrade an M.2 slot. Anyone replacing an ageing hard drive or slower SSD will notice a clear jump in everyday responsiveness.
| Brand | TRANSCEND |
|---|---|
| Interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| TBW rating | 600 |
| Component for | PC/Laptop |
| Random read (4KB) | 660000 |
| Random write (4KB) | 500000 |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 2000000 |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| EAN | 760557870890 |
| Memory type | 3D NAND |
|---|
| SSD capacity | 1000 GB |
|---|---|
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| M.2 SSD size | 2280 (22 x 80 mm) |
| NVMe version | 1.4 |
| Drive writes per day (DWPD) | 0.33 |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| Operating voltage | 3.3 |
|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 – 70 °C |
|---|---|
| Sequential read speed (CDM) | 7400 |
| Sequential write speed (CDM) | 5200 |
| S.M.A.R.T. support | Yes |
|---|
| Width | 22 mm |
|---|---|
| Depth | 80 mm |
| Height | 2.42 mm |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Product Net Weight | 0.01 kg |
It needs an M.2 slot that supports 2280-size NVMe drives over PCI Express. For full speed, the slot should support PCIe 4.0. Check your motherboard or laptop specifications before buying.
PCIe 4.0 drives are generally backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 M.2 slots, but speeds will be limited by the older interface. The manufacturer's listed speeds of up to 7400 MB/s read and 5200 MB/s write apply to PCIe 4.0.
The manufacturer does not list a heatsink in the specifications provided.
The drive matches the PS5 expansion slot's M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe type. However, the manufacturer does not list console compatibility or a heatsink, so please check Sony's requirements first.
Transcend rates it for 600 TBW of write endurance and an MTBF of 200,000 hours.
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