TRANSCEND SSD SSD220q 500GB SATA III 6 Gb/s Qlc Nand Flash

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
Transcend’s solid state drives are built to the highest standards and rigorously tested, and offer outstanding quality, performance, and reliability.

How to use

Install the SSD220Q into a 2.5" drive bay or a compatible adapter for laptops and consoles, connect via the SATA III interface and secure the drive. Use your operating system's cloning or installation tools to migrate the OS and data or perform a fresh installation. For optimal performance, ensure the SATA controller is set to AHCI mode in BIOS/UEFI and enable TRIM support in the operating system if available.

Recommendations

Use Transcend SSD Scope software to monitor drive health, update firmware and optimize performance. Back up important data before migrating or performing major system changes. Choose the SSD220Q as an upgrade when you need faster boot times, lower power consumption and improved shock resistance compared with an HDD.