Transcend MTS830 2TB M.2 2280 SATA III SSD with Dram Cache, Up to 560MB/s, Compatible w/Ultrabook/Laptop/PC/Desktop

I purchased the Transcend 1TB M.2 2280 SATA III SSD to replace a SanDisk 512 GB SSD in my HP Pavillion laptop. I wanted to switch to windows 11, but did not have hardly any room left on that disk. Using a Fuabo docking station, and Acronis true image, I cloned this disk. When I connected the SSD via USB, I had to go into Computer Management under Tools running MSCONFIG to see the SSD. During the cloning process, the SSD temperature in one spot was 68° C (155°F). I decided to put a heat sink on it before putting it in the laptop. I hope it extends its life. CHKDSK said there were no errors. So, the SSD appears to be operating normally. I purchased this SSD instead of the western digital one because of the more favorable reviews. so far, I’m satisfied with this one.

S and N · 2025-09-21 · via amazon

I have a synology NAS that can utilize nvme, in pair (installed as RAID1) as a read/write cache'. I bought two of the transcend 128GB devices and they are working flawlessly. This brand is also on Synology's recommended list, albeit a different model. I want to point out that before I bought the transcends, I purchased two 128GB Silicon Power nvme's. After losing two hours, trying to get them to work, I gave up and returned and purchased the transcend's. I was done in 10 mins and had them functioning. zero issues, after two weeks of use. I should've purchased the transcends to begin with. I highly recommend these for Synology NAS read/write cache use.

Jay.A · 2025-12-09 · via amazon

Transcend is a well known brand and for its OEM quality. i recognize them way back in my PC Technician builder life. * Double-sided - It is a compatible fitment for my IODD Mini Pro even though its double sided surface mounted chip components * Thermal limit is 73c (standard), feels cooler than other competing brands like Kingspec, within the IODD MINI PRO it swings 67c - 73c on continuous WRITE/READ. * The far side of the M.2 near the edges of the screw area has no surface mount components (important) * power draw with my IODD Mini Pro = average 1.8 Watts (2.4W peek) on continuous Read/Write/Hardware IO Encryption enabled * Transfer speed is limited by Sata III but overall long endurance seems pretty smooth with DRAM cache support

Ray Ray · 2025-11-25 · via amazon

This Transcend 1 TB SATAIII M.2 seems (to me) to run pretty hot, but I haven't noticed any issues. The package and the manufacturer's website both say that it includes a 5 year warranty (as opposed to the 3 year warranty that is mentioned in the listing). I was unable to purchase an NVMe M.2 drive for this use-case (hardware limitations of the mini PC) and I could have purchased other M.2 SSD SATA drives for about half of the price, but I just can't bring myself to buy an SSD that lacks a DRAM cache and this seemed to be the best price I could find on a 1TB SATA M.2 SSD with DRAM cache. This drive is installed in a BMAX B1 Plus mini PC [ASIN:B0D2HQMR4Q] that I am running inside of an full size arcade cabinet. I installed Transcend's SSD Scope software to check for firmware updates (there weren't any available) and used it for peeking at the temperatures. The software is very basic and doesn't have some of the features that I am used to seeing in competitors SSD management utilities (eg. Samsung Magician). I don't see a way to over provision in SSD Scope, so I just left 20% of the space unallocated in Disk Management. I do not leave SSD Scope running, but it seems like the only way to even manually check for firmware updates, which are probably pretty rare anyway. In the fanless BMAX B1 Plus, this SSD idles at around 60°C. When performing some sustained file copies I saw the drive running at around 80-84°C. Knowing that I had very limited space to work with in the mini BMAX case, I ordered a 6mm thick copper M.2 heatsink [ASIN:B0CWNLJZSP]. With the heatsink installed and the plastic cover of the BMAX case left off (nothing can touch it inside of the arcade cabinet), the same file copies resulted in temps of 64-71°C. The idle temperature was not changed. Under normal use, this arcade has very small and brief periods of reading and writing to/from this SSN (D:) drive. With the heatsink installed, I haven't seen the SSD go over 64°C during normal use. This is just me working within the constraints of my arcade cabinet build. I think that in a standard PC case with a good motherboard or 3rd party heatsink, this SSD probably would not have any significant heat issues. 5-years warranty is good to have. DRAM cache is a requirement (for me). So far I have had no complaints about the drive.

Standard Nerd · 2025-01-20 · via amazon

worked like a charm in a BSD Linux box used for pfsense...

GleninTenn · 2025-10-26 · via amazon

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VALUE SCORE

Cap

128

Read

550MB/s

Type

NVMe

Cap

500

Read

14000MB/s

Type

NVMe