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Rectangular 2.5 inch SATA SSD with black metal casing and label showing 256GB capacity

GUDGA

GUDGA GSL Series 256GB 2.5 Inch SATA internal SSD

SKU CH-FW51-4QK06

A 2.5 inch SATA solid-state drive with 256 GB capacity, sequential speeds up to 550 MB/s read and 500 MB/s write, and 85K read IOPS for faster boot and application load times

  • Device Type2.5 SATA
  • ConnectorSATA III 6Gb/s
  • ControllerOther
  • Max Sequential Read550 MB/s
  • Max Sequential Write500 MB/s
  • Sustained Sequential Read520 MB/s
  • Faster boot and app loads with 550 MB/s max read
  • Smooth multitasking from 85K random read IOPS
  • Reliable file saves at 500 MB/s max write
  • Consistent performance through 520 MB/s sustained read
  • Fits standard 2.5 inch SATA bays in laptops and desktops

GUDGA GSL 256 GB SATA SSD

The GUDGA GSL Series is a 256 GB internal solid-state drive built for desktops and laptops. It uses a 2.5 inch form factor with a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface. The drive employs 3D TLC NAND for a balance of capacity and endurance. Sequential speeds reach 550 MB/s read and 500 MB/s write.

Compatibility check before ordering

Verify that your system has a free 2.5 inch drive bay and a SATA data port on the motherboard. Confirm the power supply includes a SATA power connector for the drive. Ensure the operating system supports AHCI mode for optimal performance. No additional drivers are required for standard operation.

Upgrade from mechanical hard drives

Replacing a traditional hard drive with this SSD reduces boot times and application load times significantly. The jump is worth it when moving from a spinning disk to solid-state storage for everyday tasks. Random read performance of 85K IOPS and random write of 75K IOPS improve responsiveness. Sustained writes of 460 MB/s handle large file transfers steadily.

Highlights

  • Faster boot and app loads with 550 MB/s max read
  • Smooth multitasking from 85K random read IOPS
  • Reliable file saves at 500 MB/s max write
  • Consistent performance through 520 MB/s sustained read
  • Fits standard 2.5 inch SATA bays in laptops and desktops

Specifications

Device Type2.5 SATA
ConnectorSATA III 6Gb/s
ControllerOther
Max Sequential Read550 MB/s
Max Sequential Write500 MB/s
Sustained Sequential Read520 MB/s
Sustained Sequential Write460 MB/s
4KB Random Read85K IOPS
4KB Random Write75K IOPS

Questions about this item

Does the 2.5-inch GSL 256 GB drive ship with any mounting brackets or cables, or must they be purchased separately?

The drive is supplied as a bare 2.5-inch SATA unit; mounting brackets and SATA data or power cables are not included and must be sourced separately.

How do I choose between the 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB capacities of the GSL series?

Pick the capacity that matches your storage budget and workload — 256 GB suits a boot drive with a few core apps, while 512 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB give progressively more room for games, media or large project files.

What do the quoted 550 MB/s read and 500 MB/s write figures mean for everyday use in a laptop or desktop?

Those are peak SATA III sequential speeds; in practice you will see sustained reads around 520 MB/s and writes near 460 MB/s, cutting boot and load times versus a mechanical drive.

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