Transcend SSD230S TS128GSSD230S 128 GB

Support for Trim, DevSleep and dynamically sized SLC cache

Transcend was one of the first to attempt to combine the performance and durability of MLC SSD memory with the enticing price tags of TLC SSD drives. In the 230TS, this commitment is reflected in the affordable yet capable SM2258 controller, which supports dynamic SLC cache, LDPC ECC error correction algorithms, and TRIM and DevSleep support. Such a set made it possible to smooth out the shortcomings of Micron's three-dimensional memory, which has capacious, but not too fast cores.

Many times faster than any HDD

The Transcend 230TS boasts high write and read speeds (300 Mbps and 560 Mbps according to the passport), but when loaded with random reads, it behaves like many other low-cost models based on TLC 3D NAND. This is mainly expressed in a drop in the speed of linear recording by 2 – 3 times when the size of the SLC buffer is exhausted. But here, as they say, don't shoot the pianist, he plays as best he can.

The disadvantages of the model include the missing thermal pad on the controller. If there are problems with cooling or air extraction in the case of a computer or laptop, the 230TS can become quite warm under prolonged loads.

91 TB warranty resource

Overall, when compared to current low-cost SSDs, rather than last year's mid-range models (Transcend released it in the spring of 2017), the 230TS deserves a high rating. Plus, it has a high TBW of 91TB, which twice the TBW of some low-cost models. Considering the $40 price tag, this SSD is in every way a great option for speeding up the system.