Transcend 256GB 830S SATA III M.2 SSD

The Transcend 256GB 830S (TS256GMTS830S) is a compact M.2 2280 internal solid-state drive designed to replace or supplement the storage in laptops, ultrabooks, and compact desktop systems that support the M.2 form factor with a SATA III interface. Moving from a spinning hard drive or an older SSD to this drive can noticeably reduce system boot times and application load times, making everyday computing tasks feel more responsive. The drive connects via a SATA III (6 Gb/s) interface, offering sequential read speeds of up to 530 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 400 MB/s according to the manufacturer's published specifications. These figures are consistent with what the SATA III standard can deliver and represent a substantial throughput improvement over traditional hard disk drives. The M.2 2280 form factor — 22 mm wide and 80 mm long — is one of the most common M.2 sizes found in modern laptops and motherboards, making this drive widely compatible with systems that have an M.2 slot keyed for SATA (B-key or B+M-key). It is worth confirming your system's M.2 slot type before purchase, as NVMe-only M.2 slots will not support a SATA-based drive like the 830S. Verified Specifications: - Model / SKU: MTS830S / TS256GMTS830S - Capacity: 256 GB - Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s) - Form Factor: M.2 2280 (22 mm × 80 mm) - Sequential Read Speed: Up to 530 MB/s - Sequential Write Speed: Up to 400 MB/s - Brand: Transcend For buyers considering alternative capacities, Transcend offers the same 830S series in 128 GB (TS128GMTS830S) and 512 GB (TS512GMTS830S) variants. Shoppers who need faster NVMe performance may also want to compare the Transcend 300S or 400S PCIe M.2 SSDs available in this store