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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: "¥33547"
currency: JPY
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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:** ¥33547
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Upgrade to speed, power, and peace of mind with Transcend SSD220!

## 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?** ¥33547 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/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 on the move.
- • **Power-Savvy Performance:** DevSleep technology slashes power consumption, extending your device’s battery life during idle times.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** Silent, low-power design keeps your workspace distraction-free and energy-efficient.
- • **Blazing Fast Data Access:** Experience lightning-quick 550MB/s read and 450MB/s write speeds that turbocharge your workflow.
- • **Seamless System Optimization:** Supports TRIM, NCQ, and S.M.A.R.T. for sustained peak performance and health monitoring.

## Overview

The Transcend 480GB TLC SATA III 6Gb/s 2.5" SSD delivers robust 550MB/s read and 450MB/s write speeds, enhanced by a powerful controller and high-quality 3D NAND flash. Designed for professionals and multitaskers, it features ultra-low power DevSleep mode, shock and vibration resistance, and supports advanced commands like TRIM and S.M.A.R.T. Backed by a 3-year warranty, this drive offers a reliable, silent, and energy-efficient upgrade for desktops and notebooks.

## 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.

Review: Good product ... good price ... - While it's not the fastest or the cheapest among the SSDs, it is still way faster than any conventional HD, even the 7,200 RPM models. I chose the 480GB unit over 512GB model because it was significantly cheaper. I cringe whenever people move about with the laptop in their hands while it's on and not in sleep or off mode. A sure way to potentially damage the HD. One of the main advantages of SSD besides the increased speed is no moving parts, thus it gives you the freedom to lug the laptop around without damaging it while it's on. When you've gone SSD, it's hard to go back to using conventional HD. I must have over dozen laptop HDs sitting in the drawer, merely serving as a backup drive in case SSD crashes and burns. I have installed about two dozen SSDs in laptops past four years. Luckily, none have failed thus far. I keep the original HDs because SSDs can and do fail from time to time. This 480 GB Transcend unit is performing admirably thus far in a Dell unit. I've used couple other Transcend SSDs in the past without any problems.
Review: Great bang for the buck! - Transcend has been in the SSD game since it started! I work as a computer repair/upgrade tech from home and I have been pleasantly surprised by the quality and speed of Transcend SSD drives. In the past 18 months I have replaced 5 or 6 old laptop and desktop hard drives with these SSD drives. Their reliability rating rivals Samsung for a fraction of the price. Speed tests usually show 550MBps read and 400+MBps write. Most laptop drives have a hard time pushing anything over 100MBps read and write. This helps for fast boot times and quicker launching programs. I have replaced these drives on everything from a low-end AMD E3 processor to an Intel Core i7. Obviously the better the processor the quicker the system. I have had zero problems or failures of these drives to date. I highly recommend this product!

## 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 | #285 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 out of 5 stars 3,123 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 550 megabytes_per_second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 480 GB |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 5 years |
| 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 | Serial ATA |
| 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 | 3.94"L x 2.75"W x 0.27"Th |
| Item Weight | 2.08 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Transcend USA |
| Media Speed | 450 |
| Mfr Part Number | TS480GSSD220S |
| Model Name | SSD220 |
| Model Number | TS480GSSD220S |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Read Speed | 530 megabytes_per_second |
| Special Feature | Shock Resistant |
| Specific Uses For Product | Storage |
| UPC | 760557835615 |
| Warranty Description | 3 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

## Images

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## 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.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product ... good price ...
*by Z***T on August 28, 2016*

While it's not the fastest or the cheapest among the SSDs, it is still way faster than any conventional HD, even the 7,200 RPM models. I chose the 480GB unit over 512GB model because it was significantly cheaper. I cringe whenever people move about with the laptop in their hands while it's on and not in sleep or off mode. A sure way to potentially damage the HD. One of the main advantages of SSD besides the increased speed is no moving parts, thus it gives you the freedom to lug the laptop around without damaging it while it's on. When you've gone SSD, it's hard to go back to using conventional HD. I must have over dozen laptop HDs sitting in the drawer, merely serving as a backup drive in case SSD crashes and burns. I have installed about two dozen SSDs in laptops past four years. Luckily, none have failed thus far. I keep the original HDs because SSDs can and do fail from time to time. This 480 GB Transcend unit is performing admirably thus far in a Dell unit. I've used couple other Transcend SSDs in the past without any problems.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great bang for the buck!
*by E***Y on October 4, 2016*

Transcend has been in the SSD game since it started! I work as a computer repair/upgrade tech from home and I have been pleasantly surprised by the quality and speed of Transcend SSD drives. In the past 18 months I have replaced 5 or 6 old laptop and desktop hard drives with these SSD drives. Their reliability rating rivals Samsung for a fraction of the price. Speed tests usually show 550MBps read and 400+MBps write. Most laptop drives have a hard time pushing anything over 100MBps read and write. This helps for fast boot times and quicker launching programs. I have replaced these drives on everything from a low-end AMD E3 processor to an Intel Core i7. Obviously the better the processor the quicker the system. I have had zero problems or failures of these drives to date. I highly recommend this product!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy setup
*by B***$ on July 22, 2025*

Easy install work, perfect first time out.

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