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Transcend SSD230S 2.5-inch SATA solid state drive
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Transcend SSD230S

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Manufacturer: Transcend Last updated: September 11, 2026

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Transcend SSD230S Review

The Transcend SSD230S offers reliable, well-reviewed SATA performance in a slim 2.5-inch form factor, backed by Transcend's long history in the flash storage industry across memory cards and USB drives as well as SSDs.

At up to 560 MB/s read and 520 MB/s write, this drive reaches the top of what SATA III bandwidth allows, backed by DRAM caching for more consistent performance than DRAMless competitors at a similar price. Against the Samsung 870 EVO, covered elsewhere on this site, both deliver comparable top-tier SATA performance, with this Transcend drive typically available at a somewhat lower price. Against the TeamGroup GX2, also covered elsewhere on this site, that DRAMless drive trades this SSD230S's DRAM caching consistency for a lower price.

Performance and Speed

At up to 560 MB/s read and 520 MB/s write, this drive reaches the top of what SATA III bandwidth allows, backed by DRAM caching for more consistent performance than DRAMless competitors at a similar price.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the Samsung 870 EVO, covered elsewhere on this site, both deliver comparable top-tier SATA performance, with this Transcend drive typically available at a somewhat lower price. Against the TeamGroup GX2, also covered elsewhere on this site, that DRAMless drive trades this SSD230S's DRAM caching consistency for a lower price.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

  • Buyers who want DRAM-backed SATA consistency from an established flash storage brand at a competitive price. This drive delivers dependable performance from a long-running manufacturer.

Not for

  • Not for buyers who want the absolute lowest possible SATA price. The Patriot Burst Elite, covered elsewhere on this site, undercuts this drive's price at reduced performance.

Specifications

What these specs mean
Speed Score
5.1/10

How fast this drive is among internal SSDs, rated from its read and write speeds, cache and NAND type.

Identity

BrandTranscend
Model NumberSSD230S
SeriesSSD230S

Interface and form

Drive TypeInternal
Bus InterfaceSATA III, 2.5-Inch
Form Factor2.5-inch

Sequential performance

Sequential Read560 MB/s
Sequential Write520 MB/s

Controller and cache

DRAM CacheDRAM

NAND

NAND TypeTLC with DRAM Cache

Physical and commercial

Warranty3 Years

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Transcend SSD230S (SATA III/560 MB/s Read/520 MB/s Write/Reliable Slim Value SATA)?

The Transcend SSD230S (SATA III/560 MB/s Read/520 MB/s Write/Reliable Slim Value SATA) is a component from Transcend. Key specs: Interface SATA III, 2.5-Inch, Sequential Read 560, Sequential Write 520, NAND Type TLC with DRAM Cache, Capacity Options 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB.

Who is the Transcend SSD230S (SATA III/560 MB/s Read/520 MB/s Write/Reliable Slim Value SATA) best suited to?

Best suited to: Buyers who want DRAM-backed SATA consistency from an established flash storage brand at a competitive price. This drive delivers dependable performance from a long-running manufacturer.

What are the drawbacks of the Transcend SSD230S (SATA III/560 MB/s Read/520 MB/s Write/Reliable Slim Value SATA)?

Not the best fit for: Not for buyers who want the absolute lowest possible SATA price. The Patriot Burst Elite, covered elsewhere on this site, undercuts this drive's price at reduced performance.

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