Transcend 220Q 2.5″ SATA Internal SSD 1TB

The Transcend 220Q 2.5″ SATA Internal SSD 1TB is a reliable solid-state drive designed to upgrade desktops and laptops with faster performance and increased storage capacity. Built with 3D QLC NAND flash, it offers excellent value for everyday computing, office work, multimedia storage, and light gaming. Compared to traditional hard drives, it delivers significantly faster boot times, quicker application loading, and improved overall system responsiveness.

Key Features & Benefits

• 1TB Storage Capacity
  • Provides ample space for your operating system, applications, games, photos, videos, and documents.
• 3D QLC NAND Flash Technology
  • Delivers a cost-effective balance of performance, storage capacity, and reliability.
• High SATA III Performance
  • Offers read speeds of up to 550MB/s and write speeds of up to 500MB/s for faster file transfers and system performance.
• 2.5-inch SATA Form Factor
  • Compatible with most desktops, laptops, and all-in-one PCs that support SATA drives.
• Energy-Efficient & Shock Resistant
  • Uses less power than traditional hard drives while providing silent operation and better resistance to shock and vibration.

Technical Specifications

General Specifications

• Brand: Transcend
• Model: SSD220Q
• Capacity: 1TB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch
• Interface: SATA III 6Gb/s
• Flash Memory: 3D QLC NAND
• Dimensions: 100 × 69.85 × 6.8 mm
• Weight: Approximately 45g

Performance

• Sequential Read Speed: Up to 550MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed: Up to 500MB/s
• Random Read (4K): Up to 57,000 IOPS
• Random Write (4K): Up to 79,000 IOPS

Reliability

• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Shock Resistance: 1500G
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C

Compatibility

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• Compatible with desktops and laptops featuring a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay

Pros

• Excellent value for 1TB storage.
• Faster boot and application loading than HDDs.
• Quiet, energy-efficient operation.
• Durable with no moving parts.
• Easy installation in most SATA-compatible systems.

Cons

• Slower than NVMe PCIe SSDs.
• QLC NAND has lower endurance than TLC NAND, making it less suitable for heavy write-intensive workloads.
• Limited by the SATA III interface.

Ideal For

• Laptop performance upgrades
• Desktop storage expansion
• Office and business users
• Home users
• Students
• Everyday computing and multimedia storage

Available from Novelty Tech Solution
Website: www.novelty.co.ke
Location: Revlon Professional Plaza, Mezzanine 2, Shop Number 1, Nairobi CBD, Kenya.