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product_id: 27294029
title: "Transcend 480 GB TLC SATA III 6Gb/s 2.5\" Solid State Drive (TS480GSSD220S)"
brand: "transcend"
price: "R3835"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/27294029-transcend-480-gb-tlc-sata-iii-6gb-s-2-5
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 550MB/s read speed DevSleep ultra low power Shock & vibration resistant Transcend 480 GB TLC SATA III 6Gb/s 2.5" Solid State Drive (TS480GSSD220S)

**Brand:** transcend
**Price:** R3835
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Upgrade your workflow with speed and resilience that means business.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Transcend 480 GB TLC SATA III 6Gb/s 2.5" Solid State Drive (TS480GSSD220S) by transcend
- **How much does it cost?** R3835 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/27294029-transcend-480-gb-tlc-sata-iii-6gb-s-2-5)

## 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

- • **Rock-Solid Reliability:** Built to withstand shocks and vibrations, ensuring your data stays safe no matter where work takes you.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** Enjoy a silent, low-power upgrade that keeps your workspace distraction-free and productivity high.
- • **Power-Savvy DevSleep Mode:** Maximize battery life with ultra low power consumption designed for the modern professional on the move.
- • **Blazing Fast SATA III Speeds:** Experience seamless multitasking with up to 550MB/s read and 450MB/s write speeds that keep you ahead of the curve.
- • **Smart Performance Management:** Supports TRIM, NCQ, and S.M.A.R.T. functions for optimized drive health and sustained peak performance.

## Overview

The Transcend 480GB TLC SATA III 6Gb/s SSD offers a powerful performance boost with up to 550MB/s read and 450MB/s write speeds, enhanced by a robust controller and high-quality 3D NAND flash. Designed for professionals demanding reliability and efficiency, it features shock resistance, ultra low power DevSleep mode, and smart drive management technologies, all backed by a three-year limited warranty.

## Description

Transcend' s next-generation SATA III 6Gb/s solid state drives deliver significantly improved performance and reliability to modern Ultrabooks, notebooks, and desktops. Designed with multitasking power users in mind, the productivity-enhancing SATA III SSDs are the ideal upgrade solution for advanced multimedia computing and intense gaming.

## Features

- Boost your computer's speed and capacity with a Transcend SSD
- Max. Read 550MB/s, Max. Write 450MB/s
- Powerful controller with high-quality flash chips
- Supports DevSleep ultra low power state
- Supports TRIM, NCQ and S.M.A.R.T. function
- Silent, low-power operation. Resistant to shock and vibration
- Three-year limited warranty
- For Mac users please refer to the JetDrive product lines for compatible products

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01DRWWLUO |
| Additional Features | Shock Resistant |
| Best Sellers Rank | #368 in Internal Solid State Drives |
| Brand | Transcend |
| Built-In Media | TS480GSSD220S^Quick installation guide^Warranty card |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 480 |
| Color | Silver |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Connectivity Technology | SATA |
| Customer Package Type | retail_packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,123) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 550 Megabytes Per Second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 480 GB |
| Enclosure Material | 3D NAND flash |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00760557835615 |
| Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | Solid State |
| Hard-Drive Size | 480 GB |
| Hardware Connectivity | SATA 6.0 Gb/s |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 2.75"W x 0.27"Th |
| Item Weight | 2.08 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Transcend USA |
| Media Speed | 450 Megabytes Per Second |
| Mfr Part Number | TS480GSSD220S |
| Model Name | SSD220 |
| Model Number | TS480GSSD220S |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Read Speed | 530 Megabytes Per Second |
| Specific Uses For Product | Storage |
| UPC | 760557835615 |
| Warranty Description | Three-year Limited Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Transcend
- **Color:** Silver
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop
- **Connectivity Technology:** SATA
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 480 GB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** Solid State
- **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Shock Resistant

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## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this work for a macbook pro 15 in, from early 2009?**
A: This will fit the 15 inch early 2009 MacBook Pro.  You will need a small phillips screwdriver and a T6 hex screwdriver to do the swap.  The T6 hex is so you can transfer the mounting screws from the HDD to the SSD.  The only concern I have is that your laptop uses SATA2 (3Gb/s), so you will not be able to utilize the full read or write speeds of this drive.  You will still get some of the benefits of an SSD over a HDD (faster boot, faster app launch, better battery life), so doing the upgrade won't be an absolute loss.

**Q: What is the difference between tlc and mlc?**
A: TLC (Triple-Level Cells) and MLC (Multi-Level Cells) are different flash memory technology to store number of bits per cell. TLC stores 3-bits per cell while MLC stores 2-bits per cell. The key differences are price (TLC is cheaper than MLC for the same storage capacity) and durability (TLC has lower erase cycles than MLC which translates to shorter lifespan). However, with new TLC intelligent controller technologies, TLC behaves like MLC in performance and durability (measured in Terabytes Written (TBW) and Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD)) while offering lower $/GB.

**Q: This ssd is for a standard pc, ie not a laptop**
A: This drive fits a laptop (2.5" size); mines installed in my ASUS i3 laptop.  But there isn't any reason it won't fit in a standard PC with the right mounting hardware (2.5" to 3.5" mounting frame).  The speed difference will blow you away. Good Luck.

**Q: Any software or one lime license to clone the existing drive to it?**
A: I used the free edition of Macrium Reflect. I have also used Clonezilla in the past, but Reflect has a more user-friendly gui.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-06-25*