Verbatim Vi550 S3 256GB Internal SATA III SSD for Desktop & Laptop Upgrades

The Verbatim Vi550 S3 is a 2.5-inch internal solid-state drive designed to breathe new life into ageing desktops and laptops. Operating on the widely compatible SATA III interface, it slots neatly into any standard 2.5-inch drive bay or notebook caddy thanks to its slim 7mm z-height — no adapter required for most modern ultrabooks and thin-and-light notebooks. At the heart of the Vi550 S3 is a superior flash controller paired with NAND flash memory, a combination Verbatim highlights for its contribution to high reliability in everyday client workloads. Sequential read speeds reach up to 550 MB/s, a marked improvement over mechanical hard drives that translates into noticeably faster operating-system boot times, quicker application launches, and snappier file transfers for documents, photos, and everyday software. Because solid-state drives have no spinning platters or moving read/write heads, the Vi550 S3 also draws less power than a comparable HDD — a meaningful advantage for laptop users who want to extend the time between charges. The drive is positioned as a client SSD, meaning it is optimised for the read-heavy, mixed workloads typical of personal computers rather than continuous write-intensive server environments. Installation is straightforward for experienced users: the drive uses the standard SATA data and power connector found in virtually every desktop motherboard and notebook drive bay produced in the last decade. Verbatim recommends professional installation if you are not familiar with opening your system. Verified Specifications: • Capacity: 256 GB • Form factor: 2.5 inch • Interface: SATA III • Height (z-height): 7 mm • Sequential read speed: up to 550 MB/s • Intended use: Desktop and notebook client workloads • Price (INR): ₹3,799 • Availability: In stock