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Transcend JetDrive 820 480GB internal SSD for Mac M13 M15

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Transcend JetDrive 820 480GB internal SSD Mac M13-M15

SKU CH-3J1K-J5DV9

Designed for MacBook Pro 13 and 15 models, this 480 GB internal SSD delivers up to 950 MB/s over PCIe Gen 3 x2 with TLC NAND and includes JetDrive Toolbox for management

  • Device TypeInternal / External Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Up to 950MB/sec transfer speeds for fast workflows
  • PCIe Gen 3 x2 interface enables high bandwidth
  • TLC NAND flash memory provides reliable storage
  • JetDrive Toolbox simplifies drive management
  • Designed for Mac models 13 to 15 compatibility

Transcend JetDrive 820 480GB

The Transcend JetDrive 820 is a 480GB internal solid state drive built for Mac models M13 and M15. It uses a PCIe Gen 3 x2 interface with TLC NAND flash memory to deliver sequential transfer speeds up to 950MB/s. The drive includes access to the JetDrive Toolbox software for drive management and monitoring.

Compatibility and alternatives

This drive fits Mac M13 and M15 systems that accept a PCIe Gen 3 x2 internal SSD. Buyers who need more than 480GB of capacity should consider a higher-capacity drive. Users with Mac models other than M13 or M15, or those requiring a different physical connector or interface protocol, will need a different storage solution.

Deciding specification

The PCIe Gen 3 x2 interface combined with explicit Mac M13 and M15 compatibility is the single specification that determines whether this drive will work in the target machine. Without that exact interface and model match, the drive cannot be installed as an internal boot or storage device.

Highlights

  • Up to 950MB/sec transfer speeds for fast workflows
  • PCIe Gen 3 x2 interface enables high bandwidth
  • TLC NAND flash memory provides reliable storage
  • JetDrive Toolbox simplifies drive management
  • Designed for Mac models 13 to 15 compatibility

Specifications

BrandTranscend
Device TypeInternal / External Solid State Drive (SSD)

Questions about this item

Will the JetDrive 820 fit inside a MacBook Pro 13 or 15?

The drive is built for MacBook Pro 13 and 15 models and uses the PCIe Gen 3 x2 interface that those machines accept.

What is the installation step people often miss when fitting this SSD?

After inserting the drive, open JetDrive Toolbox to initialise the TLC NAND Flash and update the firmware before restoring data.

How do I keep the 480GB JetDrive 820 healthy over time?

Run JetDrive Toolbox periodically to monitor wear on the TLC NAND Flash and apply any firmware updates Transcend releases.

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