Transcend's SATA III 6 Gb/s SSD220Q uses the latest QLC NAND technology, which employs a higher density of storage cells. By using high-quality flash memory and enhanced firmware algorithms, the SSD220Q delivers greater performance and reliability. Less is More Featuring QLC NAND Flash, SSD220Q's storage density per cell boosts 33%. More storage capacity is unleashed for more data. Your performance is no longer limited. Unlock your potential now! Performance Boost for Everyday Computing Taking full advantage of the SATA III 6 Gb/s interface and built-in SLC caching technology, Transcend's SSD220Q achieves exceptional transfer speeds of up to 550 MB/s read and 500 MB/s write. Guaranteed Endurance and Reliability Transcend's SSD220Q offers great terabytes written (TBW) values (up to 200 TBW) indicating the total amount of data you can write on the drive over its lifetime. RAID engine and LDPC coding Detects and corrects transfer errors to prevent data corruption. Garbage Collection Relocates existing data to release memory blocks. Wear-leveling Distributes data evenly across memory cells to prolong SSD's lifespan. DevSleep Intelligently shuts down SATA interface when not in use to prolong device's battery life A better choice than HDD Solid-state drives dominate the market for PC upgrades because they are faster and lighter than traditional hard disk drives. SSDs also consume less power, create less noise when in operation, and are more shock-resistant than hard drives. 3 easy steps to upgrade your PC Transcend's SSD220Q measures just 6.8 mm in height and features short access times, making it a perfect choice for upgrading desktops, laptops, and the latest gaming consoles in just three easy steps! SSD Scope software Transcend SSD Scope is advanced, user-friendly software that makes it easy to ensure your Transcend SSD remains healthy, and continues to run fast and error-free by determining the condition and optimizing the performance of your drive. Guaranteed quality Transcends solid state drives are built to the highest standards and rigorously tested, and offer outstanding quality, performance, and reliability. Weight & dimensions Width: 100 mm Depth: 6.8 mm Height: 69.8 mm Weight: 45 g Power Operating voltage: 5 V Operational conditions Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 70 °C Other features Compatible products: Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 10 Linux Kernel 2.6.31 or later Features SSD capacity: 1 TB SSD form factor: 2.5" Interface: Serial ATA III Memory type: QLC 3D NAND Data transfer rate: 6 Gbit/s Read speed: 550 MB/s Write speed: 500 MB/s Random read (4KB): 57000 IOPS Random write (4KB): 59000 IOPS DevSlp (device sleep) support: Yes S.M.A.R.T. support: Yes TRIM support: Yes RAID support: Yes Low-density parity-check (LDPC): Yes Native Command Queuing (NCQ): Yes Mean time between failures (MTBF): 2000000 h Active garbage collection: Yes Windows operating systems supported: Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 Mac operating systems supported: No Linux operating systems supported: Kernel 2.6.31 TBW rating: 200 Certification: CE/FCC/BSMI/KC/RCM Logistics data Harmonized System (HS) code: 84717070