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product_id: 253862087
title: "TS480GJDM725 480GB | JetDrive 725 SATA III 6Gb/s SSD - upgrade kit"
brand: "transcend"
price: "R9112"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Transcend"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/253862087-ts480gjdm725-480gb-jetdrive-725-sata-iii-6gb-s-ssd-upgrade
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 6Gb/s SATA III speed MacBook Pro Retina compatible Repurpose original SSD externally TS480GJDM725 480GB | JetDrive 725 SATA III 6Gb/s SSD - upgrade kit

**Brand:** transcend
**Price:** R9112
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Upgrade your MacBook Pro’s heartbeat with Transcend’s JetDrive 725 – speed, style, and smart storage in one kit!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** TS480GJDM725 480GB | JetDrive 725 SATA III 6Gb/s SSD - upgrade kit by transcend
- **How much does it cost?** R9112 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- transcend enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted transcend brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart SSD Monitoring:** Stay ahead with free JetDrive Toolbox software for real-time health and performance tracking.
- • **Dual-Purpose Upgrade Kit:** Upgrade your internal SSD and transform your original drive into a high-speed external SSD with the included enclosure.
- • **Plug-and-Play USB 3.0 Support:** SuperSpeed USB 3.0 compatibility ensures effortless external connectivity and rapid data access.
- • **Blazing Fast SATA III Interface:** Experience seamless 6Gb/s data transfer speeds that keep your MacBook Pro Retina running like new.
- • **Tailored for MacBook Pro Retina 15":** Specifically engineered for Mid 2012 and Early 2013 models to maximize performance and compatibility.

## Overview

The Transcend TS480GJDM725 is a 480GB SATA III 6Gb/s SSD upgrade kit designed for MacBook Pro Retina 15" (Mid 2012, Early 2013). It includes an external enclosure to repurpose your original SSD as a fast external drive, supports USB 3.0, and comes with JetDrive Toolbox software for SSD monitoring, delivering a seamless, high-performance storage upgrade.

## Description

TS480GJDM725

Review: Facilidad de montaje insuperable, calidad de embalado y materiales de primera clase. Le ha dado una segunda vida a mi MacbookPro Retina Mid 2012. Muy recomendable.
Review: Très facile à installer et fonctionne nickel ! Mon mac est reparti pour quelques belles années de fonctionnement. Je recommande

## Features

- Compatible with MacBook Pro Retina 15" (Mid 2012, Early 2013)
- Next-generation SATA III 6Gb/s interface
- Free download of Jet Drive Toolbox SSD monitoring software
- External enclosure is fully compatible with Super Speed USB 3.0 & Hi-Speed USB 2.0
- SSD upgrade kit included, Repurpose original SSD into external SSD.Dual color LED indicator (Power, data transfer and USB 3.0/2.0 connection).Operating Temperature 32F-158F

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00LJO86NY |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Brand | Transcend |
| Color | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (192) |
| Date First Available | 6 August 2014 |
| Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB 1.1 |
| Hard Drive Size | 480 GB |
| Item Weight | 63.5 g |
| Item model number | TS480GJDM725 |
| Manufacturer | Transcend |
| Product Dimensions | 11.1 x 3.71 x 1.09 cm; 63.5 g |
| Series | TS480GJDM725 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Transcend
- **Colour:** Silver
- **Compatible devices:** Laptop
- **Connectivity technology:** SATA, USB
- **Digital storage capacity:** 480 GB
- **Hard disk description:** Solid State Drive
- **Hard disk form factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard disk interface:** USB 1.1
- **Installation type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special features:** Maximum temperature 0 - 70 °C

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***N on 21 May 2016*

Facilidad de montaje insuperable, calidad de embalado y materiales de primera clase. Le ha dado una segunda vida a mi MacbookPro Retina Mid 2012. Muy recomendable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***M on 4 January 2016*

Très facile à installer et fonctionne nickel ! Mon mac est reparti pour quelques belles années de fonctionnement. Je recommande

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***Z on 23 March 2017*

Buen producto, super sencillo de instalar y con las herramientas e instrucciones necesarias. Compatible con mi mac y todo bien.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-19*