from $449
Storage: 2TB
3 configurations available
The Transcend 2TB ESD310 Portable USB-C/A SSD in Metallic Silver is a compact external solid-state drive designed for fast data transfer and convenient storage. Weighing just 0.4 oz and measuring 2.8 x 0.8 x 0.3 inches, this aluminum-bodied drive offers a maximum read speed of 1050 MB/s and a maximum write speed of 950 MB/s. It features a dual-sided USB-C or USB-A 3.0/3.1/3.2 Gen 1 male connector for universal compatibility with computers and mobile devices, making it ideal for expanding storage or quickly transferring large files on the go.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking. Available from $449.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
Common Failure Modes
SSDs have no moving parts, making them immune to physical shock. Failures occur through flash memory wear-out from writing massive amounts of data or sudden controller death.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking.
SSDs have a finite number of write cycles, usually measured in Terabytes Written (TBW). For average consumers, this limit takes many years to reach.
The Transcend 2TB ESD310 Portable USB-C/A SSD (Metallic Silver) is available at bhphoto, starting at $449.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
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