SSD Transcend 64GB M.2 6Gbit/s TS64GMTS800S

Transcend M.2 SSD 800S is a SATA III 6Gb/s solid-state drive in an M.2 2280 form factor designed for ultrabooks and thin, light notebooks. It uses MLC NAND flash and a powerful controller to deliver high sustained read and write performance while occupying minimal space. The drive supports the M.2 standard (2242/2260/2280) and includes features such as DDR3 DRAM cache, ECC, wear-leveling, garbage collection and DevSleep to balance speed, endurance and power efficiency.

Advantages

The M.2 SSD 800S provides high sequential speeds (up to 530 MB/s read and 460 MB/s write) via the SATA III 6Gb/s interface and can reduce boot time when used as a cache. Built with MLC NAND and rated for high Terabytes Written (up to 1,480 TBW), the drive is engineered for durability under intensive workloads. Its compact M.2 form factor enables storage expansion in space-constrained systems while offering larger capacities than comparable mSATA modules.

Key specifications

• Interface: SATA III 6Gb/s (M.2)
• Form factor: M.2 (supports 2242 / 2260 / 2280; 80 mm length for 2280)
• Flash type: MLC NAND
• Sequential read speed: up to 530 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 460 MB/s
• DRAM cache: DDR3 DRAM cache included
• Endurance: up to 1,480 TBW (Terabytes Written)
• Advanced features: ECC, Garbage Collection, Wear-leveling, DevSleep
• Software: Transcend SSD Scope for health monitoring and optimization

How to use

Install the M.2 SSD into a compatible M.2 slot on your ultrabook or notebook (verify support for SATA-type M.2 devices). Secure the module with the mounting screw at the appropriate standoff for the chosen length (e.g., 2280 uses the 80 mm standoff). Initialize and format the drive in the operating system, and optionally install the operating system or configure it as a cache to accelerate an existing hard drive. Use Transcend SSD Scope to monitor drive health, perform firmware updates where available, and run optimization tools.

Recommendations

Before installation, check your device’s motherboard documentation to confirm M.2 slot compatibility with SATA M.2 drives and the supported module lengths. Back up important data prior to cloning or OS installation. For best endurance, avoid sustained heavy write workloads beyond typical consumer use and keep firmware and SSD Scope utilities up to date.