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Transcend MTS420 SSD 120GB M.2 Type with SATA III Connection TS120GMTS420S
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Transcend MTS420 SSD 120GB M.2 Type with SATA III Connection TS120GMTS420S

The ultra-compact SATA III 6Gb/s M.2 SSD 420S from Transcend meets the high-performance needs and size constraints of devices, making it ideal for Ultrabooks and thin, lightweight laptops. Featuring...

The ultra-compact SATA III 6Gb/s M.2 SSD 420S from Transcend meets the high-performance needs and size constraints of devices, making it ideal for Ultrabooks and thin, lightweight laptops. Featuring high-quality chips and enhanced firmware algorithms, the Transcend M.2 420S SSD offers optimal reliability.

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  • Communication Protocol

    Most SSDs use SATA III or PCI Express.

    Almost all 2.5" SSDs connect via SATA III while most M.2 SSDs connect via PCI Express.


    PCI Express connection offers higher speeds, but this is mainly noticeable in demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and is not necessary for everyday use.

    SATA III

    Modern hard drive connection standard.

    The majority of SSD hard drives use this standard. The motherboard must support it for the disk to operate at its maximum potential.

  • Write Speed

    Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data recording. The larger the size, the faster the data recording.

    For an SSD that uses the SATA III protocol, the average recording speed is 300MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 1200MB/s.

    These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable.

  • Read Speed

    Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data reading. The larger the size, the faster the data reading speed.

    An average reading speed for an SSD using the SATA III protocol is 600MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 2000MB/s.

    These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable. 
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Description

Description

The ultra-compact SATA III 6Gb/s M.2 SSD 420S from Transcend meets the high-performance needs and size constraints of devices, making it ideal for Ultrabooks and thin, lightweight laptops. Featuring high-quality chips and enhanced firmware algorithms, the Transcend M.2 420S SSD offers optimal reliability.

3D expansion to overcome limits

In contrast to existing NAND chips, 3D NAND flash is a type of flash memory where memory cells are stacked vertically in multiple layers. 3D NAND was developed to overcome the limitations of 2D planar NAND, thus it can offer a higher level of performance and endurance.

Ideal for Your Ultrabook

Compatible with M.2 Type 2242 and 2280, Transcend's M.2 3D NAND SSDs are ideal for use in Ultrabooks and lightweight portable computing systems. At just 42 millimeters in length, the M.2 SSD 420S is an easy upgrade for your computer, taking up minimal space while giving it the necessary boost.

Excellent Transfer Speeds

Featuring the M.2 (42mm) form factor, next-generation SATA III 6Gb/s interface, and a powerful controller, Transcend's M.2 420S SSD achieves incredible read and write speeds of up to 530MB/s and 480MB/s. When used as a cache, the M.2 SSD 420S provides 1.5 times faster boot time compared to conventional hard drives.

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Details

Warnings & Safety Information
See full description

Specifications

Specifications

Product Details

Capacity
120 GB

Capacity

The golden ratio of cost and capacity for now is 500GB and 1TB.

For gaming or professional programs that require a lot of space for their installation, a capacity of at least 500GB is recommended. 

As an indication, a 1TB hard drive can hold about 250 thousand photos taken with a 12MP camera or 250 movies.
Communication Protocol
SATA III

Communication Protocol

Most SSDs use SATA III or PCI Express.

Almost all 2.5" SSDs connect via SATA III while most M.2 SSDs connect via PCI Express.


PCI Express connection offers higher speeds, but this is mainly noticeable in demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and is not necessary for everyday use.

SATA III
Modern hard drive connection standard.

The majority of SSD hard drives use this standard. The motherboard must support it for the disk to operate at its maximum potential.
NVMe
No

NVMe

Communication template that enhances the performance and speed of SSDs.

The higher speeds offered by an NVMe drive are mainly applicable to demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and are not necessary for simple everyday use.
Heatsink
No

Heatsink

The SSD is equipped with a heatsink to maintain low temperatures, ensuring better performance and more efficient heat dissipation in the SSD.
Compatible with PlayStation 5
No

Compatible with PlayStation 5

Compatible with PS5.

Dimensions

Form Factor
M.2 (Type 2242)

Form Factor

The term form factor refers to the physical size of SSDs. The motherboard must support the form factor of the SSD in order for it to be installed.


The higher speeds offered by an NVMe drive are mainly applicable to demanding applications (such as high-definition video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and are not necessary for everyday use.

M.2 (Type 2242)
The motherboard must support the form factor in order for the SSD to be installed on it. It is worth noting that M.2 drives are divided into those that use the SATA protocol and those that use PCI Express. Of the SSDs that use the PCI Express protocol, most also support NVMe technology, which allows them even faster speeds if supported by the motherboard.

Performance

Read Speed
560 MB/s

Read Speed

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data reading. The larger the size, the faster the data reading speed.

An average reading speed for an SSD using the SATA III protocol is 600MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 2000MB/s.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable. 
Write Speed
500 MB/s

Write Speed

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data recording. The larger the size, the faster the data recording.

For an SSD that uses the SATA III protocol, the average recording speed is 300MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 1200MB/s.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable.
Maximum 4KB Random Write
85000 IOPS

Maximum 4KB Random Write

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk in data recording during general use, for example (opening the computer/using applications). The larger the size, the faster it is in these functions.

Average read speed for an SSD using the SATA III protocol is 80,000 IOPS, while for one with NVMe it is 380,000 IOPS.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable.

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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Reviews (17)

Reviews

4.6
17
4.6
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  1. 14
  2. 1
  3. 1
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1
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  • Reliability
  • Management software
  • Consistent performance
  • Expected speed
  • Value for money
  • skdartius@gmail.com
    5
    [email protected]

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the capacity: 240 GB

    No problems so far. Flawless operation.
    I installed it in a Lenovo T450, as a second hard drive, in the slot where the Sierra Wireless EM7345 LTE M.2 4G Module was, and there I installed the operating system (Linux). As for speed, I think any limitation now lies with the processor (i5 5xxx) and the memory (SDDR3).

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  • darkgobis
    5
    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful
    darkgobis
    Expert user

    Hello, the model of the 32GB.
    I had bought it in early 2017, as a second scratch disk and also as a page file. I no longer use it due to an upgrade I made 3 months ago because of space, but I never had any issues with it, and it still says it has 100% health, probably because it has MLC chips.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Reliability
    • Consistent performance
    • Expected speed
    • Value for money
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  • lonedon
    5
    5 out of 6 members found this review helpful
    lonedon

    Very cheap option, speeds as advertised (max potential), but many laptops in the early stages of M.2 2242 PCIe were not compatible, and also the initialization is not so easy for an inexperienced user (hence the 1/5 review type, who never managed to find compatibility with his laptop or activate it correctly). The disk is excellent for its price, without any problems (in general, it is difficult to have issues with SSDs, most of them occur during their lifespan rather than their functionality).

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Value for money
    • Management software
    • Relatively stable performance
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  • Rattlehead
    5
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful
    Rattlehead

    Bought in early December from the company's official website, the SSD is NOT compatible with all laptops with this port. Be careful what you buy.
    Plays fine, normal disk initialization and speeds really at 480mb/s.
    Reliable for its price.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Management software
    • Consistent performance
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • nikoskonstantopoulos
    1
    3 out of 25 members found this review helpful
    nikoskonstantopoulos

    Verified purchase

    The product never worked as it couldn't be formatted no matter what. I tried all possible ways (device manager, cmd, external applications, etc.) and always received error messages. I had it replaced at the store, but the new one had exactly the same problems. I returned it for a second time and got a refund.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Reliability
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    papageorgioubasilis

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the capacity: 240 GB

    I got it to serve as an SSD in a Lenovo ThinkPad T570, its performance is excellent

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Value for money
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  • 5
    elotmania_isomania

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the capacity: 240 GB

    It does what it's supposed to. Nothing more, nothing less. Time will tell about its reliability.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    kostas_kalymnios

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the capacity: 480 GB

    It was installed just fine, replacing a smaller one.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Consistent performance
    • Value for money
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  • 5
    tsakis11

    Verified purchase

  • 5
    sv7lyk

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the capacity: 240 GB

  • 3
    itanimulli

    Verified purchase

  • 5
    ANGELOS_T4211

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the capacity: 240 GB

    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Management software
    • Value for money
  • 5
    john_m3436

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the capacity: 240 GB

  • 5
    Are0s

    Verified purchase

  • 5
    george_tsiaras5672

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the capacity: 240 GB

    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Management software
    • Consistent performance
    • Value for money
  • 5
    Ant#Skr

    Verified purchase

    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Value for money
  • 4
    navar104

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the capacity: 240 GB

    • Reliability
    • Management software
    • Value for money
    • Expected speed
  • skdartius@gmail.com
    5
    [email protected]

    No problems so far. Flawless operation.
    I installed it in a Lenovo T450, as a second hard drive, in the slot where the Sierra Wireless EM7345 LTE M.2 4G Module was, and there I installed the operating system (Linux). As for speed, I think any limitation now lies with the processor (i5 5xxx) and the memory (SDDR3).

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • darkgobis
    5
    darkgobis

    Hello, the model of the 32GB.
    I had bought it in early 2017, as a second scratch disk and also as a page file. I no longer use it due to an upgrade I made 3 months ago because of space, but I never had any issues with it, and it still says it has 100% health, probably because it has MLC chips.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • lonedon
    5
    lonedon

    Very cheap option, speeds as advertised (max potential), but many laptops in the early stages of M.2 2242 PCIe were not compatible, and also the initialization is not so easy for an inexperienced user (hence the 1/5 review type, who never managed to find compatibility with his laptop or activate it correctly). The disk is excellent for its price, without any problems (in general, it is difficult to have issues with SSDs, most of them occur during their lifespan rather than their functionality).

    Translated from Greek ·
    5
  • Rattlehead
    5
    Rattlehead

    Bought in early December from the company's official website, the SSD is NOT compatible with all laptops with this port. Be careful what you buy.
    Plays fine, normal disk initialization and speeds really at 480mb/s.
    Reliable for its price.

    Translated from Greek ·
    5
  • nikoskonstantopoulos
    1
    nikoskonstantopoulos

    The product never worked as it couldn't be formatted no matter what. I tried all possible ways (device manager, cmd, external applications, etc.) and always received error messages. I had it replaced at the store, but the new one had exactly the same problems. I returned it for a second time and got a refund.

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
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Description & Specifications

The ultra-compact SATA III 6Gb/s M.2 SSD 420S from Transcend meets the high-performance needs and size constraints of devices, making it ideal for Ultrabooks and thin, lightweight laptops. Featuring high-quality chips and enhanced firmware algorithms, the Transcend M.2 420S SSD offers optimal reliability.

3D expansion to overcome limits

In contrast to existing NAND chips, 3D NAND flash is a type of flash memory where memory cells are stacked vertically in multiple layers. 3D NAND was developed to overcome the limitations of 2D planar NAND, thus it can offer a higher level of performance and endurance.

Ideal for Your Ultrabook

Compatible with M.2 Type 2242 and 2280, Transcend's M.2 3D NAND SSDs are ideal for use in Ultrabooks and lightweight portable computing systems. At just 42 millimeters in length, the M.2 SSD 420S is an easy upgrade for your computer, taking up minimal space while giving it the necessary boost.

Excellent Transfer Speeds

Featuring the M.2 (42mm) form factor, next-generation SATA III 6Gb/s interface, and a powerful controller, Transcend's M.2 420S SSD achieves incredible read and write speeds of up to 530MB/s and 480MB/s. When used as a cache, the M.2 SSD 420S provides 1.5 times faster boot time compared to conventional hard drives.

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Details

Warnings & Safety Information

Product Details

Capacity
120 GB

Capacity

The golden ratio of cost and capacity for now is 500GB and 1TB.

For gaming or professional programs that require a lot of space for their installation, a capacity of at least 500GB is recommended. 

As an indication, a 1TB hard drive can hold about 250 thousand photos taken with a 12MP camera or 250 movies.
Communication Protocol
SATA III

Communication Protocol

Most SSDs use SATA III or PCI Express.

Almost all 2.5" SSDs connect via SATA III while most M.2 SSDs connect via PCI Express.


PCI Express connection offers higher speeds, but this is mainly noticeable in demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and is not necessary for everyday use.

SATA III
Modern hard drive connection standard.

The majority of SSD hard drives use this standard. The motherboard must support it for the disk to operate at its maximum potential.
NVMe
No

NVMe

Communication template that enhances the performance and speed of SSDs.

The higher speeds offered by an NVMe drive are mainly applicable to demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and are not necessary for simple everyday use.
Heatsink
No

Heatsink

The SSD is equipped with a heatsink to maintain low temperatures, ensuring better performance and more efficient heat dissipation in the SSD.
Compatible with PlayStation 5
No

Compatible with PlayStation 5

Compatible with PS5.

Dimensions

Form Factor
M.2 (Type 2242)

Form Factor

The term form factor refers to the physical size of SSDs. The motherboard must support the form factor of the SSD in order for it to be installed.


The higher speeds offered by an NVMe drive are mainly applicable to demanding applications (such as high-definition video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and are not necessary for everyday use.

M.2 (Type 2242)
The motherboard must support the form factor in order for the SSD to be installed on it. It is worth noting that M.2 drives are divided into those that use the SATA protocol and those that use PCI Express. Of the SSDs that use the PCI Express protocol, most also support NVMe technology, which allows them even faster speeds if supported by the motherboard.

Performance

Read Speed
560 MB/s

Read Speed

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data reading. The larger the size, the faster the data reading speed.

An average reading speed for an SSD using the SATA III protocol is 600MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 2000MB/s.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable. 
Write Speed
500 MB/s

Write Speed

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data recording. The larger the size, the faster the data recording.

For an SSD that uses the SATA III protocol, the average recording speed is 300MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 1200MB/s.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable.
Maximum 4KB Random Write
85000 IOPS

Maximum 4KB Random Write

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk in data recording during general use, for example (opening the computer/using applications). The larger the size, the faster it is in these functions.

Average read speed for an SSD using the SATA III protocol is 80,000 IOPS, while for one with NVMe it is 380,000 IOPS.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable.

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (17)

4.6
17
4.6
Review this product
  1. 14
  2. 1
  3. 1
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1
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  • Reliability
  • Management software
  • Consistent performance
  • Expected speed
  • Value for money
  • skdartius@gmail.com
    5
    [email protected]

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the capacity: 240 GB

    No problems so far. Flawless operation.
    I installed it in a Lenovo T450, as a second hard drive, in the slot where the Sierra Wireless EM7345 LTE M.2 4G Module was, and there I installed the operating system (Linux). As for speed, I think any limitation now lies with the processor (i5 5xxx) and the memory (SDDR3).

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • darkgobis
    5
    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful
    darkgobis
    Expert user

    Hello, the model of the 32GB.
    I had bought it in early 2017, as a second scratch disk and also as a page file. I no longer use it due to an upgrade I made 3 months ago because of space, but I never had any issues with it, and it still says it has 100% health, probably because it has MLC chips.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Reliability
    • Consistent performance
    • Expected speed
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • lonedon
    5
    5 out of 6 members found this review helpful
    lonedon

    Very cheap option, speeds as advertised (max potential), but many laptops in the early stages of M.2 2242 PCIe were not compatible, and also the initialization is not so easy for an inexperienced user (hence the 1/5 review type, who never managed to find compatibility with his laptop or activate it correctly). The disk is excellent for its price, without any problems (in general, it is difficult to have issues with SSDs, most of them occur during their lifespan rather than their functionality).

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Value for money
    • Management software
    • Relatively stable performance
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Rattlehead
    5
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful
    Rattlehead

    Bought in early December from the company's official website, the SSD is NOT compatible with all laptops with this port. Be careful what you buy.
    Plays fine, normal disk initialization and speeds really at 480mb/s.
    Reliable for its price.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Management software
    • Consistent performance
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • nikoskonstantopoulos
    1
    3 out of 25 members found this review helpful
    nikoskonstantopoulos

    Verified purchase

    The product never worked as it couldn't be formatted no matter what. I tried all possible ways (device manager, cmd, external applications, etc.) and always received error messages. I had it replaced at the store, but the new one had exactly the same problems. I returned it for a second time and got a refund.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Reliability
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    papageorgioubasilis

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the capacity: 240 GB

    I got it to serve as an SSD in a Lenovo ThinkPad T570, its performance is excellent

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    elotmania_isomania

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the capacity: 240 GB

    It does what it's supposed to. Nothing more, nothing less. Time will tell about its reliability.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    kostas_kalymnios

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the capacity: 480 GB

    It was installed just fine, replacing a smaller one.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Consistent performance
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    tsakis11

    Verified purchase

  • 5
    sv7lyk

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the capacity: 240 GB

  • 3
    itanimulli

    Verified purchase

  • 5
    ANGELOS_T4211

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the capacity: 240 GB

    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Management software
    • Value for money
  • 5
    john_m3436

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the capacity: 240 GB

  • 5
    Are0s

    Verified purchase

  • 5
    george_tsiaras5672

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the capacity: 240 GB

    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Management software
    • Consistent performance
    • Value for money
  • 5
    Ant#Skr

    Verified purchase

    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Value for money
  • 4
    navar104

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the capacity: 240 GB

    • Reliability
    • Management software
    • Value for money
    • Expected speed
  • skdartius@gmail.com
    5
    [email protected]

    No problems so far. Flawless operation.
    I installed it in a Lenovo T450, as a second hard drive, in the slot where the Sierra Wireless EM7345 LTE M.2 4G Module was, and there I installed the operating system (Linux). As for speed, I think any limitation now lies with the processor (i5 5xxx) and the memory (SDDR3).

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • darkgobis
    5
    darkgobis

    Hello, the model of the 32GB.
    I had bought it in early 2017, as a second scratch disk and also as a page file. I no longer use it due to an upgrade I made 3 months ago because of space, but I never had any issues with it, and it still says it has 100% health, probably because it has MLC chips.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • lonedon
    5
    lonedon

    Very cheap option, speeds as advertised (max potential), but many laptops in the early stages of M.2 2242 PCIe were not compatible, and also the initialization is not so easy for an inexperienced user (hence the 1/5 review type, who never managed to find compatibility with his laptop or activate it correctly). The disk is excellent for its price, without any problems (in general, it is difficult to have issues with SSDs, most of them occur during their lifespan rather than their functionality).

    Translated from Greek ·
    5
  • Rattlehead
    5
    Rattlehead

    Bought in early December from the company's official website, the SSD is NOT compatible with all laptops with this port. Be careful what you buy.
    Plays fine, normal disk initialization and speeds really at 480mb/s.
    Reliable for its price.

    Translated from Greek ·
    5
  • nikoskonstantopoulos
    1
    nikoskonstantopoulos

    The product never worked as it couldn't be formatted no matter what. I tried all possible ways (device manager, cmd, external applications, etc.) and always received error messages. I had it replaced at the store, but the new one had exactly the same problems. I returned it for a second time and got a refund.

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
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