Transcend MTE260s 1TB M.2 2280 PCI-e Gen5 x4 NVMe Solid State Drive

Description

FEATURES
Blazing-Fast Performance
The MTE260S supports NVMe 2.0 and PCIe Gen5 x4, achieving sequential speeds up to 14,000 MB/s read and 9,800 MB/s write. Random performance reaches 1,400K IOPS, delivering near-instant responsiveness for gaming, content creation, and demanding AI workloads. CrystalDiskMark v6.0.2 testing confirms these performance levels.

Next-Generation PCIe 5.0 Technology
Equipped with the latest PCIe 5.0 standard, this SSD provides 32 GT/s per lane, drastically reducing system latency. Fully backward compatible with PCIe 4.0, it guarantees higher transfer speeds and smoother performance across next-gen applications and high-end gaming environments.

Efficient Cooling and Low Power Design
A 6nm low-power controller minimizes energy consumption and heat generation, while the graphene heat spreader improves thermal dissipation. This ensures stable performance during intense workloads, preventing thermal throttling and power spikes even in long gaming sessions or high-resolution video editing.

Ample Storage for Every Need
Available in M.2 2280 form factors up to 2TB, the MTE260S provides ample storage for large game libraries, high-resolution media, and professional applications, giving you the freedom to expand your system without compromise.

Optimized Gaming and Content Creation
Experience ultra-fast load times, seamless world rendering, and zero lag. The MTE260S keeps your gaming and creative projects running smoothly, providing uninterrupted performance for AAA games, streaming, and professional editing tasks.

User-Friendly SSD Management
Transcend’s SSD Scope software allows easy monitoring and optimization of your drive. Track health, check available space, and maintain performance with a few clicks, keeping your SSD running at peak efficiency.

Reliable and Tested Quality
Every MTE260S undergoes rigorous testing for vibration, temperature, humidity, speed, and overall functionality. Backed by a five-year limited Warranty, it ensures long-term reliability and peace of mind for high-performance computing needs.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Product Code: TS1TMTE260S

Appearance
Type: M.2 2280
Dimensions: 80 mm x 22 mm x 3.77 mm (3.15″ x 0.87″ x 0.15″)
Weight: 10 g (0.35 oz)
Heatsink Type: Graphene heatsink

Interface
Bus Interface: NVMe PCIe Gen5 x4

Storage
Flash Type: 3D NAND flash
Capacity: 1 TB / 2 TB

Operating Environment
Operating Temperature: 0degreesC (32degreesF) ~ 70degreesC (158degreesF)
Operating Voltage: 3.3V±5%

Performance
Sequential Read/Write (CrystalDiskMark): 2 TB Up to 14,000 / 11,000 MB/s
1 TB Up to 14,000 / 9,800 MB/s
4K Random Read/Write (IOmeter): 2 TB Up to 1,400,000 / 1,100,000 IOPS
1 TB Up to 1,300,000 / 1,000,000 IOPS
Terabytes Written (TBW): 2 TB 1,500 TBW
1 TB 750 TBW
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 2,000,000 hour(s)
Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 0.411 (5 yrs)
Note: Speed may vary due to host hardware, software, usage, and storage capacity.
The workload used to rate DWPD may be different from your actual workload, which may vary due to host hardware, software, usage, and storage capacity.
Terabytes Written (TBW) expresses the endurance under the highest capacity.
Some motherboards only provide PCIe x2 connections for the M.2 slot, creating a bottleneck on even the fastest drives.
Certificate: CE / UKCA / FCC / BSMI / KC / RCM

System Requirement
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 or later
Linux Kernel 2.6.31 or later
Note: Systems for use with the PCIe M.2 SSD must have an M.2 connector with only an M key. B-key connectors are not compatible. Improper insertion may lead to damage. Please click here for more information.

Technology
S.M.A.R.T.: Yes
Advanced Garbage Collection: Yes
RAID Engine: Yes
LDPC Coding: Yes
DRAM Cache: Yes