The Transcend SSD225S 500GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD is a highly cost-effective system upgrade component designed to revitalize older desktops and laptops with modern solid-state speed. By utilizing premium 3D NAND flash architecture and taking full advantage of the reliable SATA III 6Gb/s bus interface, this internal drive easily outperforms traditional spinning mechanical hard drives. Whether you are replacing a sluggish system boot drive or expanding your localized file storage, the SSD225S delivers the exceptional durability, rapid boot-ups, and snappy responsiveness required for modern everyday computing.
Key Features
- High-Speed Everyday Performance: Powered by the standard SATA III 6Gb/s interface and advanced SLC Caching technology, it unleashes sequential data transfer speeds up to 530 MB/s read and 480 MB/s write.
- Universal 2.5-Inch Compatibility: Features a universally compatible 2.5-inch form factor with a slim 6.8mm profile, making it a perfect drop-in storage upgrade for mainstream laptops, budget notebooks, and desktop PC chassis.
- Guaranteed Durability & Lifespan: Built to go the distance with a strong endurance rating of up to 180 TBW (Terabytes Written), meaning you can confidently write hundreds of gigabytes over years of continuous deployment.
- Advanced Data Protection Suite: Engineered with a built-in hardware RAID engine and Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC) error-correcting code blocks to identify, correct, and completely isolate operational sector data errors.
- Smarter Device Battery Lifecycle: Features an integrated DevSleep (Device Sleep) power state that intelligently shuts down the SATA link pathway when completely idle, radically lowering mobile battery consumption.
- Transcend SSD Scope Companion: Fully compatible with the free Transcend SSD Scope management platform to easily track drive health, monitor S.M.A.R.T. records, verify TRIM optimization, and easily clone system storage partitions.
Official SSD Installation & Overview Guide
Learn how easy it is to replace an aging mechanical drive and instantly boost system response times using Transcend solid-state internal storage arrays:
Technical Specifications
| Specification Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Transcend |
| Model Identifier | SSD225S (TS500GSSD225S) |
| Storage Drive Capacity | 500 GB |
| Form Factor Factor | 2.5 Inches (6.8mm ultra-slim height design) |
| Flash Storage Array | Premium 3D NAND Flash |
| Bus Link Connection | SATA III 6Gb/s (Backward compatible with SATA II 3Gb/s) |
| Max Sequential Read Speed | Up to 530 MB/s |
| Max Sequential Write Speed | Up to 480 MB/s |
| 4K Random Read / Write Metrics | Read: Up to 50,000 IOPS | Write: Up to 75,000 IOPS |
| Total Terabytes Written (TBW) | 180 TBW |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 2,000,000 Hours |
| Form Dimensions | 100.0 mm x 69.85 mm x 6.8 mm (3.94" x 2.75" x 0.28") |
| Net Unit Weight | 45 g (1.59 oz) |
| Operating Voltage Range | 5V ± 5% |
| Thermal Tolerances | Operating: 0°C (32°F) to 70°C (158°F) |
| OS Ecosystem Matrix | Microsoft Windows 7 or later | Linux Kernel 2.6.31 or later |
| Compliance Certificates | CE, UKCA, FCC, BSMI, KC, RCM |
| Warranty Policy | 3-Years Limited Global Factory Warranty |
What's In The Box?
- 1 x Transcend SSD225S 500GB 2.5" SATA III Internal SSD
- 1 x Quick Installation Guide & Global Warranty Documentation