SSD Transcend 1 TB M.2 SATA III 425S

Transcend M.2 SSD 425S (1 TB) is a compact SATA III (6Gb/s) solid state drive in the M.2 2242 form factor designed to upgrade Ultrabooks and laptops. Built with high-quality 3D NAND flash and a dedicated controller, the drive delivers high sequential read/write performance and improved responsiveness compared with conventional hard drives. Firmware enhancements such as SLC caching and LDPC error correction increase storage reliability and help extend the SSD's service life.

Advantages

The M.2 SSD 425S provides sequential read speeds up to 550 MB/s and write speeds up to 500 MB/s, rapid 4K random I/O up to 75,000 IOPS, and compact dimensions suitable for thin notebooks. Built-in technologies — RAID engine with LDPC coding, garbage collection, wear-leveling, SLC caching and DevSleep — provide data integrity, consistent performance and reduced power consumption. The drive is available in capacities up to 1 TB and is supported by Transcend SSD Scope maintenance software.

Suitable for

• Upgrading Ultrabooks and lightweight laptops
• Improving system boot and application load times
• Everyday multitasking, office work and multimedia playback
• Storage expansion where space and power efficiency matter

Key specifications

• Form factor: M.2 (2242)
• Interface: SATA III 6Gb/s
• Capacity: 1 TB
• Sequential read speed: up to 550 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 500 MB/s
• 4K random IOPS: up to 75,000
• Flash type: 3D NAND
• Weight: 0.005 kg

How to use

Power off your laptop, open the access panel and locate the M.2 slot compatible with 2242 modules. Insert the M.2 SSD 425S into the slot at a slight angle and secure it with the mounting screw. Reassemble the device, power it on and initialize, partition and format the new drive in the operating system. Optionally install Transcend SSD Scope to monitor drive health and update firmware as needed.

Recommendations

For best results, back up important data before installation, ensure the host device supports M.2 SATA (2242) modules, and keep SSD Scope installed to monitor health and performance. Use DevSleep to reduce power draw on battery-powered devices.