Give your laptop or compact PC a serious performance lift with the Transcend 230S 256GB mSATA SSD. Designed for users who want lightning-fast speed without replacing their entire machine, this compact drive slips neatly into mSATA slots yet delivers the punch of full-sized SSDs. With read speeds up to 530MB/s and write speeds up to 400MB/s, it cuts load times, speeds up boot-ups, and keeps everything feeling wonderfully snappy.

Built with reliable 3D NAND flash and equipped with features like ECC error correction, S.M.A.R.T. monitoring, LDPC technology, TRIM support, and DevSleep power saving, this SSD ensures long-term stability and smooth performance. Whether you're refreshing an older notebook, revitalising a small-form-factor PC, or building a compact system, the Transcend 230S gives you the speed, endurance and efficiency you need without the hefty price tag.

Features

• Ultra-fast 530MB/s read & 400MB/s write speeds
• Compact mSATA form factor - ideal for thin laptops and mini PCs
• 3D NAND flash for improved reliability and longevity
• ECC and LDPC error correction for data integrity
• TRIM, S.M.A.R.T., DevSleep & active garbage collection support
• Compatible with Windows and Linux systems
• Low-power design for more efficient battery use
• 160 TBW endurance rating [DOUBLE CHECK THIS]

Specifications

• Capacity: 256GB
• Form Factor: mSATA
• Interface: SATA III 6Gb/s
• Memory Type: 3D NAND
• Read Speed: Up to 530MB/s
• Write Speed: Up to 400MB/s
• Random Read (4KB): 45,000 IOPS
• Random Write (4KB): 70,000 IOPS
• ECC Support: Yes
• LDPC: Yes
• S.M.A.R.T. Support: Yes
• TRIM Support: Yes
• DevSleep Support: Yes
• RAID Support: Yes
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V
• Operating Temperature: 0 C - 70 C
• Dimensions: 29.85 × 50.8 × 4.85 mm
• Weight: 9g
• OS Support: Windows 7/8/10, Linux Kernel 2.6.31+
• Certifications: CE/FCC/BSMI/KC/RCM

What's in the box
1x Transcend 256GB MSA230 MSATA SSD