SSD Transcend 500 GB M.2 Serial ATA III 3D NAND TS500GMTS825S

Transcend's M.2 SATA III 825S SSD (500 GB) is a compact internal storage drive that fits M.2 (2280) slots and uses SATA III 6Gb/s interface. Built with high-quality 3D NAND flash and a dedicated controller, the TS500GMTS825S delivers fast sequential and random performance while remaining suitable for thin and lightweight notebooks and Ultrabooks.

Advantages

The M.2 SSD 825S combines up to 500 GB capacity with firmware optimizations such as SLC caching, LDPC ECC and a RAID engine to improve data integrity and extend endurance. With read speeds up to 530 MB/s and write speeds up to 480 MB/s, plus high 4K random IOPS, the drive reduces boot and application load times while conserving space and power through DevSleep support.

Suitable for

• Upgrading Ultrabooks and laptops with an M.2 (2280) SATA slot
• Replacing a conventional hard drive to shorten boot and load times
• Everyday computing, office work and multimedia playback
• Light content creation and applications that benefit from faster random I/O

Key specifications

• Model: TS500GMTS825S
• Capacity: 500 GB
• Form factor: M.2 (80 mm / 2280)
• Interface: SATA III 6 Gb/s
• Sequential read speed: up to 530 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 480 MB/s
• 4K random performance: up to ~75,000 IOPS (firmware dependent)
• Flash: 3D NAND
• Weight: 0.009 kg

How to use

Power off your laptop and disconnect it from any power source. Open the device according to the manufacturer's service instructions, locate the M.2 2280 SATA slot, and insert the SSD at the recommended angle until the mounting hole aligns. Secure the drive with the appropriate screw, reassemble the device, and power it on. Initialize, partition and format the new drive in your operating system, then install the OS or migrate data from the previous drive using cloning software if required. Install Transcend SSD Scope to monitor health and update firmware as needed.

Recommendations

For best results, use this M.2 SATA SSD in systems that support SATA-based M.2 modules (not PCIe/NVMe M.2 slots), keep firmware updated via Transcend SSD Scope, and enable TRIM in your operating system to maintain sustained performance.