Transcend let us review one of their newest and fastest SSD for the PC with a claimed speed of 560MB/s read and 460MB/s write transfer rate. This Transcend SATA III 6Gb/s MTS800 M.2 SSD 512GB is perfect for people who need good data transfer speed and has little space to place a new storage to their computers.
What's inside the box?
The package of the Transcend SATA III 6Gb/s MTS800 M.2 SSD 512GB contains the following:
Build & Design
The Transcend MTS800 is a pretty simple SSD that you can attached directly into your PC. The SSD itself is naked that looks like a RAM card, it has no heatsink or any covering. The MTS800 is pretty small, it's only a bit bigger on a regular USB flash drive.
Tests & Performance
The test is done by attaching the MTS800 to a PC's motherboard unit. The Transcend MTS800 has a usable 467GB storage, the other 45GB is for its own system reserve to function well.
In this part, we have tested the unit using the Crystal Disk Mark which a benchmarking software to measure the performance of the SSD storage device, it is also used as a standard in tests. The testing size is set to 1,000MB or 1GB and the Read 7 Write data were placed in the below chart:
As for the READ the Sequential got a 526GB/s and 4KQD33 got a 286MB/s transfer speed. As for the WRITE the Sequential got a 459GB/s and 4KQD33 got a 310MB/s transfer speed.
As for the AS SSD Copy, it tells the performance on how the different files like ISO, Program and a Game behaves in the transfer rate.
Features
Specifications
*Note: Speed may vary due to host hardware, software, usage and storage capacity.
System Requirements
Required OS
Verdict
The Transcend MT800 M.2 SSD is offering a great speed and performance for your budget although in our tests it is a bit lower in the rated speed performance of 550MB/s READ and 460MB/s WRITE. But so far this is a fast transfer rate SSD in compare with other products in the market.
Pros
Con
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Transcend SATA III 6Gb/s MTS800 M.2 SSD (512GB) Review |
What's inside the box?
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- 1 x Transcend SATA III 6Gb/s MTS800 M.2 SSD 512GB
- 1 x Warranty Card
- 1 x Transcend Promotional Flyers
Build & Design
The Transcend MTS800 is a pretty simple SSD that you can attached directly into your PC. The SSD itself is naked that looks like a RAM card, it has no heatsink or any covering. The MTS800 is pretty small, it's only a bit bigger on a regular USB flash drive.
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The Transcend MTS800 is very light and small |
Tests & Performance
The test is done by attaching the MTS800 to a PC's motherboard unit. The Transcend MTS800 has a usable 467GB storage, the other 45GB is for its own system reserve to function well.
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CrystalDisk Info |
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As for the AS SSD Copy, it tells the performance on how the different files like ISO, Program and a Game behaves in the transfer rate.
Features
- Space-saving M.2 form factor (80mm) – ideal for mobile computing devices
- Supports DevSleep mode, which allows devices to completely shut down the SATA interface and conserve battery life unlike existing partial/slumber states
- DDR3 DRAM cache
- Supports S.M.A.R.T., TRIM and NCQ command
- RoHS compliant
Specifications
- Capacity: 32GB, 64G, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
- Dimensions: (max.) 80.0mm × 22.0mm × 3.58mm (3.15" x 0.87" x 0.14")
- Weight: 9g (0.32 oz)
- Storage Media: MLC NAND Flash memory
- Operating Voltage: DC 3.3V±5%
- Operating Temperature: 0°C(32°F) to 70°C(158°F)
- Certificates: CE, FCC, BSMI
- Warranty: Three-year Limited Warranty (The 3 years warranty does not apply when SSD Scope's wear-out indicator shows 0% within 3 years.)
*Note: Speed may vary due to host hardware, software, usage and storage capacity.
System Requirements
- Desktop or notebook computer with a M.2 (MTS800) interface (A SATA 6Gb/s port is needed for best performance)
Required OS
- Windows XP/Vista/7/8
- Linux Kernel 2.6.31, or later
Verdict
The Transcend MT800 M.2 SSD is offering a great speed and performance for your budget although in our tests it is a bit lower in the rated speed performance of 550MB/s READ and 460MB/s WRITE. But so far this is a fast transfer rate SSD in compare with other products in the market.
Pros
- Fast Read and Write performance
- Very cost effective M2 Slot SSD
- Have different capacitis to choose from
- No frills in installation
Con
- A bit below in the rated specs
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