TS480GSSD220S ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| TS480GSSD220S ATA Device | 480 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the TS480GSSD220S ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the TS480GSSD220S ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the TS480GSSD220S ATA Device should be used.
The TS480GSSD220S is an internal solid-state drive (SSD) from Transcend, known as Transcend SSD220S. This SSD belongs to the 220S series and offers a combination of solid performance and affordable price, ideal for use in various computing applications. Here is a comprehensive description of the SSD, including technical details, features and application areas.
General Description
The TS480GSSD220S is a 2.5-inch SSD with a capacity of 480 GB. It uses the SATA III interface and is designed for use in desktop PCs, laptops and external storage solutions. The SSD is designed to offer a significant performance increase compared to traditional hard disk drives (HDDs) and is well suited for applications that require fast data access.
Technical Details
1. Form Factor:
- 2.5 inch: The SSD is the standard size for 2.5 inch drives. This form factor is widely used and fits in most modern laptops and desktop PCs as well as external hard drive enclosures.
2. Interface:
- SATA III (SATA 6 Gb/s): The SSD uses the SATA III interface, which offers a maximum theoretical transfer rate of 6 Gb/s (approx. 600 MB/s). This enables faster data transfers compared to SATA II (SATA 3 Gb/s).
3. Capacity:
- 480 GB: The SSD offers 480 gigabytes of storage space, which is sufficient for operating systems, programs and a significant amount of data. This capacity offers enough room for most applications and files.
4. Performance:
- Read Speed: The TS480GSSD220S offers a sequential read speed of up to 550 MB/s. This means that the SSD can read data at high speed, improving performance during system boot and application launch.
- Write Speed: The SSD offers a sequential write speed of up to 450 MB/s. This write speed is particularly useful for fast data transfers and efficient writing of large files.
5. Storage Technology:
- 3D NAND Flash: The SSD uses 3D NAND flash memory technology, which offers higher storage density and improved performance compared to older 2D NAND technologies. 3D NAND enables greater storage capacity in a smaller space, improving data integrity and durability.
6. Controller:
- Transcend Controller: The SSD is equipped with a special controller from Transcend that optimizes performance and enables reliable data processing.
7. Power Consumption:
- Power Consumption: The SSD is optimized for energy efficiency, which reduces power consumption during operation and when idle. This helps extend battery life in laptops and reduce heat generation in desktop PCs.
8. Construction:
- Dimensions: The 2.5-inch SSD has typical dimensions of approximately 100 mm x 69.85 mm x 7 mm (length x width x height).
9. Compatibility:
- Operating systems: The SSD is compatible with common operating systems such as Windows, macOS and Linux. Installation is usually done without special drivers as the SSD is recognized as a standard SATA drive.
- Motherboards: The SSD is compatible with motherboards that support a 2.5-inch SATA slot.
10. Reliability:
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): The TS480GSSD220S offers high reliability with a mean time to failure of approximately 1 million hours.
- Error correction: The SSD is equipped with error correction mechanisms to ensure data integrity and extend the life of the drive.
Features
1. High performance:
- SATA III interface: The use of the SATA III interface enables high data transfer rates with a read and write speed of up to 550 MB/s and 450 MB/s respectively, which significantly improves system performance.
2. Energy efficiency:
- Low power consumption: The SSD is energy efficient and helps extend the battery life of laptops and reduces power consumption in desktop systems.
3. Compact design:
- 2.5-inch form factor: The compact 2.5-inch form factor allows easy installation in most laptops and desktop PCs as well as in external cases.
4. Durability:
- 3D NAND Flash: The use of 3D NAND Flash technology improves the durability and reliability of the SSD by providing a longer lifespan and better performance.
5. Reliability:
- Error Correction: Built-in error correction mechanisms (ECC) ensure data integrity is maintained and the SSD operates reliably even under intensive use.
6. Software Support:
- Transcend SSD Scope: Transcend offers software called SSD Scope that allows users to monitor the health of their SSD, perform firmware updates, and customize the SSD to their needs.
Application Area
1. Desktop PCs:
- Primary Drive: The SSD can be used as the main drive in desktop PCs to store the operating system, programs, and data quickly and efficiently. The high performance improves system responsiveness and shortens loading times.
2. Laptops:
- Upgrade: Ideal for upgrading laptops to improve system performance and provide additional storage capacity. The SSD helps extend battery life and reduces heat generation.
3. External hard drive systems:
- Additional storage: Can be used in external enclosures to provide fast and portable storage for data backup and archiving.
4. Gaming:
- Fast loading times: The SSD's high read and write speed improves loading times for games and applications, resulting in a better gaming experience.
5. Multimedia applications:
- Media file storage: Ideal for storing large media files such as photos, videos and music files. The SSD enables fast access and transfer of these files.
6. Professional applications:
- Data-intensive tasks: Suitable for professional applications such as video and graphics editing where fast data transfers and access speeds are critical.
Summary
The TS480GSSD220S from Transcend is a 2.5-inch SATA III SSD with a capacity of 480 GB. It offers sequential read and write speeds of up to 550 MB/s and 450 MB/s. With 3D NAND Flash, a Transcend controller and error correction mechanisms, the SSD delivers high performance, reliability and energy efficiency. It is ideal for desktop PCs, laptops, external storage solutions and applications that require fast data transfers and high performance. The SSD supports Transcend SSD Scope software for monitoring and managing the drive.
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TS480GSSD220S ATA Device and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of TS480GSSD220S ATA Device.
The TS480GSSD220S ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the TS480GSSD220S ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.