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Transcend MTS420S 480 GB M.2 2242 SATA III 6 Gb/s Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) 3D TLC NAND (TS480GMTS420S)

Transcend MTS420S 480 GB M.2 2242 SATA III 6 Gb/s Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) 3D TLC NAND (TS480GMTS420S) by Amazon.co.uk

Price last update: 12/05/2025

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• M.2 2242 Form Factor and SATA III 6 GB/s interface
• Better read and write speeds of up to 530 MB/s and 480 MB/s
• 3D NAND Flash
• Engineered with a RAID engine and featuring built-in SLC caching technology
• Exclusive SSD Scope Software to help monitor your SSD health

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Description

Features
3D expansion to break through limits
Unlike the existing planar NAND chips, 3D NAND flash is a type of flash memory in which the memory cells are stacked vertically in multiple layers. 3D NAND is developed to break through density limitations of the 2D planar NAND, and thus can deliver a greater level of performance and endurance.
Perfect for your Ultrabook
Compliant with M.2 form factors Type 2242 and 2280, Transcend's 3D NAND M.2 SSDs are perfect for use in Ultrabooks and lightweight notebooks. Measured at just 42mm in length, the M.2 SSD 420S makes for an easy upgrade to your computer, taking up little space while giving it a much needed energy boost.
Superior transfer speeds
Featuring the M.2 standard (42mm), the next generation SATA III 6Gb/s interface and a powerful controller, Transcend's M.2 SSD 420S reaches incredible read and write speeds of up to 500MB/s and 430MB/s. When used as a cache, the M.2 SSD 420S provides 1.5 times faster boot time than conventional hard drives.
High IOPS to speed up loading times
Dedicated to maximizing high-performance computing, the M.2 SSD 420S features 4k random file read and write speeds up to 75,000 IOPS that deliver incredibly short loading times and almost instant response for heavy graphics and multimedia applications.
Store more in less space
The M.2 form factor enables expansion and integration of functions onto a single form factor module solution. M.2 SSDs include a smaller form factor but with larger capacities than that of mSATA and half-slim SSDs.
SSD Scope software
Transcend SSD Scope is advanced, user-friendly software that makes it easy to ensure your Transcend SSD remains healthy, and continues to run fast and error-free by determining the condition and optimizing the performance of your drive.
Guaranteed quality
Transcend’s solid state drives are built to the highest standards and rigorously tested, and offer outstanding quality, performance, and reliability.
Capacity
120GB ~ 240GB
128GB ~ 512GB
120GB ~ 960GB
128GB ~ 1TB
Interface
SATA III 6Gb/s
SATA III 6Gb/s
SATA III 6Gb/s
SATA III 6Gb/s
Form Factor
M.2 Type 2242
M.2 Type 2242
M.2 Type 2280
M.2 Type 2280
Flash Type
3D NAND flash
3D NAND flash
3D NAND flash
3D NAND flash
Max. Sequential Read/Write (CrystalDiskMark)
R 500MB/s, W 430MB/s
R 560MB/s, W 500MB/s
R 550MB/s, W 500MB/s
R 560MB/s, W 500MB/s
Max. 4K Random Read/Write (IOmeter)
R 40,000 IOPS, W 75,000 IOPS
R 80,000 IOPS, W 85,000 IOPS
R 70,000 IOPS, W 75,000 IOPS
R 85,000 IOPS, W 85,000 IOPS
DDR3 DRAM Cache
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Technology
TRIM & NCQ command, S.M.A.R.T., Advanced Garbage Collection, DevSleep mode, RAID engine, LDPC coding
TRIM & NCQ command, S.M.A.R.T., Advanced Garbage Collection, DevSleep mode, RAID engine, LDPC coding
TRIM & NCQ command, S.M.A.R.T., Advanced Garbage Collection, DevSleep mode, RAID engine, LDPC coding
TRIM & NCQ command, S.M.A.R.T., Advanced Garbage Collection, DevSleep mode, RAID engine, LDPC coding