--- product_id: 115017618 title: "512GB MTS430S M.2 SATA III 2242 SSD, Dram Cache, B+M Key" brand: "transcend" price: "€ 276.60" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Transcend" url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/115017618-512gb-mts430s-m-2-sata-iii-2242-ssd-dram-cache store_origin: FR region: France --- # 560MB/s read speed 512GB ultra-compact storage DRAM cache for lightning-fast access 512GB MTS430S M.2 SATA III 2242 SSD, Dram Cache, B+M Key **Brand:** transcend **Price:** € 276.60 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Elevate your laptop’s speed with Transcend’s ultra-compact SSD β€” small size, massive impact! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 512GB MTS430S M.2 SATA III 2242 SSD, Dram Cache, B+M Key by transcend - **How much does it cost?** € 276.60 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/115017618-512gb-mts430s-m-2-sata-iii-2242-ssd-dram-cache) ## Best For - transcend enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted transcend brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Smart DRAM Cache:** Integrated DRAM cache accelerates data access, boosting your productivity instantly. - β€’ **Blazing Fast Transfers:** SATA III interface delivers up to 560MB/s read and 500MB/s write speeds for seamless multitasking. - β€’ **Peace of Mind Warranty:** Backed by a 5-year limited warranty β€” because your tech deserves longevity. - β€’ **Rock-Solid Reliability:** Advanced RAID engine & LDPC error correction keep your data safe and sound. - β€’ **Space-Savvy Powerhouse:** M.2 2242 form factor fits sleek ultrabooks & thin laptops without compromise. ## Overview The Transcend 512GB MTS430S is a compact M.2 2242 SATA III SSD designed for ultrabooks and thin laptops, offering fast sequential read/write speeds up to 560/500MB/s. Featuring a DRAM cache and advanced data integrity technologies like RAID engine and LDPC, it ensures reliable, high-performance storage with a 5-year warranty. ## Description Product descriptiontranscend's ultra-compact SATA III 6GB/s M.2 SSD 430S addresses the high-performance needs and strict size limitations of small form factor devices, Best suited for Ultrabook's and thin, light notebooks. Boasting high-quality flash chips, DDR3 DRAM cache, and enhanced firmware algorithms, Transcend M.2 SSD 430S delivers optimal reliability. Review: Perfect boot drive for my Hackintosh - I got this for my Hackintosh (HP Elitebook 840 G2). The Hack already had a Crucial SSD (500GB) that I was using for the boot drive, which is fast and works well, but I was using less than half of the drive's capacity. I added the Transcend and cloned my Mac partition to it using SuperDuper!, and then manually copied the EFI partition over. I pulled the SSD and booted up to see if it would work. Worked on the first try. I reinstalled the SSD, then added 2 more partitions to the SSD, one which will eventually contain a copy of my iTunes library, and the other which will be used for auxiliary storage. I now back up the Transcend to the SSD, which is very convenient, plus I can boot up from the SSD if anything happens to the Transcend. The Transcend boots about as fast as the SSD does. I thought it would have booted a lot faster, but that may be because I need to reconfigure something. It's still WAY faster than even a 7200 RPM traditional hard drive. The most difficult part of the process was getting the computer to recognize the Transcend drive. While I was researching what type of M2 drive to get, I found a very old post on the HP web site that explained how to do it. Can't remember the exact details, but it involved going into the BIOS and enabling RAID (go figure...), rebooting and getting a BSOD, rebooting into the BIOS and putting things back they were before the the RAID thing, and then letting the system come up normally. THEN the computer could see the drive. In my research I saw some posts about people not being able to use an M2 in this computer as a Windows boot drive. I don't use Windows, so I can't speak to that subject. Recommended. Review: Good value for a relatively uncommon form factor - m.2 SATA drives aren't exactly the most common devices on the market, and finding a decently priced one isn't always an easy task. Although they're pricier than a full size 2.5" SATA drive, there really isn't any performance benefit to them. Regardless of the price difference, this drive has performed just as expected. Completely plug and play, and is currently serving as secondary storage for a couple of VM's on my linux box. Drive went in, was detected, and has provided more than enough throughput to serve at least two Windows 10 VMs concurrently. While this is a one-off case for my needs due to the form factor, if I ever DID need another m.2 SATA, I'd definitely come back and look at this drive again. ## Features - M.2 2242 Form Factor: The MTS430S has a small, space-saving design, making it suitable for ultrabooks, thin laptops, and other devices with limited internal space. - SATA III 6Gb/s Interface: It uses the SATA III interface, offering fast sequential read and write speeds of up to 560MB/s and 500MB/s, respectively. - DRAM Cache: It includes a DRAM cache that stores a temporary copy of the most frequently accessed data, which helps to significantly shorten access times and improve overall performance. - Data Integrity Technologies: The SSD incorporates several advanced features to ensure data reliability and longevity. These include a RAID engine and LDPC (Low-Density Parity Check) coding to detect and correct data transfer errors. - 5 Year Warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07MSQMGLT | | Additional Features | Backward Compatible, TRIM Support | | Best Sellers Rank | #160 in Internal Solid State Drives | | Brand | Transcend | | Built-In Media | SSD | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 512 | | Color | Green | | Compatible Devices | Laptop | | Connectivity Technology | SATA | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,852 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 560 megabytes_per_second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 512 GB | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 5 years | | Enclosure Material | 3D NAND | | Form Factor | M2 | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00760557843115 | | Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive, Solid State Hard Drive | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 2242 inches | | Hard Disk Interface | Solid State | | Hard-Drive Size | 512 GB | | Hardware Connectivity | SATA 6.0 Gb/s | | Hardware Platform | PC, laptop | | Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive | | Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 1.65"L x 0.87"W x 0.14"Th | | Item Type Name | TS512GMTS430S | | Item Weight | 5 g | | Manufacturer | Transcend Information | | Media Speed | 500 | | Mfr Part Number | TS512GMTS430S | | Model Name | MTS430S | | Model Number | TS512GMTS430S | | Number of Items | 1 | | Read Speed | 560 megabytes_per_second | | Special Feature | Backward Compatible , TRIM Support | | Specific Uses For Product | personal, gaming, business | | UPC | 760557843115 | | Warranty Description | 5 year limited warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Transcend - **Color:** Green - **Compatible Devices:** Laptop - **Connectivity Technology:** SATA - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 512 GB - **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive, Solid State Hard Drive - **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2242 inches - **Hard Disk Interface:** Solid State - **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive - **Special Feature:** Backward Compatible, TRIM Support ## Images ![512GB MTS430S M.2 SATA III 2242 SSD, Dram Cache, B+M Key - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61cLpNWnXuL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is it compatible with a asus chromebook flip c101** A: Yes, this will replace the stock SSD which comes installed in your Chromebook. Make sure you have a full PC or a Macbook in order to create a Chrome recovery drive on a USB stick. You could also clone the boot drive, too. The point is, you need an OS on your replacement SSD. Otherwise your Chromebook won't function. **Q: Will this work on dell latitude 5480 wwan slot?** A: Yes, the dell latitude 5480 will support an M.2 SSD in that slot. **Q: Is this a nggf ssd?** A: "Next-Gen-Form-Factor" (vintage phase like "information superhighway") outline, yes. Many of those, keyed differently by function. This on is an SSD card. This is AHCI protocol, connected by Serial-ATA, so it has the notch cut at "B key". **Q: Is this compatible with hp elitebook folio 9480m?** A: Not internally, you can get an external USB drive housing for it though. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect boot drive for my Hackintosh *by J***N on August 4, 2020* I got this for my Hackintosh (HP Elitebook 840 G2). The Hack already had a Crucial SSD (500GB) that I was using for the boot drive, which is fast and works well, but I was using less than half of the drive's capacity. I added the Transcend and cloned my Mac partition to it using SuperDuper!, and then manually copied the EFI partition over. I pulled the SSD and booted up to see if it would work. Worked on the first try. I reinstalled the SSD, then added 2 more partitions to the SSD, one which will eventually contain a copy of my iTunes library, and the other which will be used for auxiliary storage. I now back up the Transcend to the SSD, which is very convenient, plus I can boot up from the SSD if anything happens to the Transcend. The Transcend boots about as fast as the SSD does. I thought it would have booted a lot faster, but that may be because I need to reconfigure something. It's still WAY faster than even a 7200 RPM traditional hard drive. The most difficult part of the process was getting the computer to recognize the Transcend drive. While I was researching what type of M2 drive to get, I found a very old post on the HP web site that explained how to do it. Can't remember the exact details, but it involved going into the BIOS and enabling RAID (go figure...), rebooting and getting a BSOD, rebooting into the BIOS and putting things back they were before the the RAID thing, and then letting the system come up normally. THEN the computer could see the drive. In my research I saw some posts about people not being able to use an M2 in this computer as a Windows boot drive. I don't use Windows, so I can't speak to that subject. Recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good value for a relatively uncommon form factor *by B***E on January 31, 2021* m.2 SATA drives aren't exactly the most common devices on the market, and finding a decently priced one isn't always an easy task. Although they're pricier than a full size 2.5" SATA drive, there really isn't any performance benefit to them. Regardless of the price difference, this drive has performed just as expected. Completely plug and play, and is currently serving as secondary storage for a couple of VM's on my linux box. Drive went in, was detected, and has provided more than enough throughput to serve at least two Windows 10 VMs concurrently. While this is a one-off case for my needs due to the form factor, if I ever DID need another m.2 SATA, I'd definitely come back and look at this drive again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for upgrading old laptops to Linux *by D***T on December 25, 2025* Bought this for my old laptop boot drive. Now running Linux and very fast. Easily reduced boot up by half. Excellent choice for upgrading old machines. ## Frequently Bought Together - Transcend 512GB MTS430S M.2 2242 SATA III SSD, Internal Solid State Drive, Compatible with Laptop & PC Desktop, Dram Cache, B+M Key, Up to 560/500 MB/s - TS512GMTS430S - SCREENARAMA New Screen Replacement for Lenovo Thinkpad T440P, FHD 1920x1080, IPS, Matte, LCD LED Display with Tools - Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut - 1 Gram - Extremly High Performance Thermal Paste - for Demanding Applications and Overclocking CPU/GPU/PS4/PS5/Xbox --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.fr/products/115017618-512gb-mts430s-m-2-sata-iii-2242-ssd-dram-cache](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/115017618-512gb-mts430s-m-2-sata-iii-2242-ssd-dram-cache) --- *Product available on Desertcart France* *Store origin: FR* *Last updated: 2026-09-09*