Transcend SSD220S Series 1TB 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Drive, QLC NAND Flash Memory, Aluminium casing, 7mm, 550MB/s Maximum Sequential read, 500MB/s Maximum Sequential writeOverview:SATA III 6Gb/s SSD220QTranscend's SATA III 6 Gb/s SSD220Q uses the latest QLC NAND technology, which employs a higher density of storage cells. By using high-quality flash memory and enhanced firmware algorithms, the SSD220Q delivers greater performance and reliability.Features:Less is MoreFeaturing QLC NAND Flash, SSD220Q's storage density per cell boosts 33%. More storage capacity is unleashed for more data. Your performance is no longer limited. Unlock your potential now!Performance Boost for Everyday ComputingTaking full advantage of the SATA III 6 Gb/s interface and built-in SLC caching technology, Transcend's SSD220Q achieves exceptional transfer speeds of up to 550 MB/s read and 500 MB/s write.Guaranteed Endurance and ReliabilityTranscend's SSD220Q offers great terabytes written (TBW) values (up to 400 TBW) indicating the total amount of data you can write on the drive over its lifetime.RAID engine and LDPC codingDetects and corrects transfer errors to prevent data corruptionGarbage CollectionRelocates existing data to release memory blocksWear-levelingDistributes data evenly across memory cells to prolong SSD's lifespanDevSleepIntelligently shuts down SATA interface when not in use to prolong device's battery lifeA better choice than HDDSolid-state drives dominate the market for PC upgrades because they are faster and lighter than traditional hard disk drives. SSDs also consume less power, create less noise when in operation, and are more shock-resistant than hard drives.3 easy steps to upgrade your PCTranscend's SSD220Q measures just 6.8 mm in height and features short access times, making it a perfect choice for upgrading desktops, laptops, and the latest gaming consoles in just three easy steps!SSD Scope softwareTranscend 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 qualityTranscends solid state drives are built to the highest standards and rigorously tested, and offer outstanding quality, performance, and reliability.Specifications:AppearanceDimensions 100 mm x 69.85 mm x 6.8 mm (3.94" x 2.75" x 0.28")Weight 45 g (1.59 oz)StorageFlash Type QLC NAND flashCapacity 500 GB/ 1 TB/ 2 TBOperating EnvironmentOperating Temperature 0C (32F) ~ 70C (158F)Operating Voltage 5V5%PerformanceSequential Read/Write (CrystalDiskMark) 2 TB up to 550/500 MB/s1 TB up to 550/500 MB/s500 GB up to 550/500 MB/s4K Random Read/Write (IOmeter) 2 TB up to 81, 000/80, 000 IOPS1 TB up to 57, 000/79, 000 IOPS500 GB up to 57, 000/59, 000 IOPSTerabytes Written (TBW) 2 TB 400 TBW1 TB 200 TBW500 GB 100 TBWMean Time Between Failures (MTBF) 2,000,000 hour(s)Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) 0.19 (3 yrs)Note Speed may vary due to host hardware, software, usage, and storage capacity.The workload used to rate DWPD may be different from your actual workload, which may vary due to host hardware, software, usage, and storage capacity.For Mac users please visit our Apple Solutions here.WarrantyCertificate CE/ FCC/ BSMI/ KC/ RCMPackagePackage Contents Full unitSystem RequirementOperating System Microsoft Windows 7Microsoft Windows 8Microsoft Windows 10Linux Kernel 2.6.31 or laterTechnologyTRIM & NCQ Command YesS.M.A.R.T. YesDDR3 DRAM Cache -Advanced Garbage Collection YesDevSleep Mode YesRAID Engine YesLDPC Coding Yes