- Is this a good upgrade for an old laptop?
- Yes, if the laptop takes a 2.5-inch SATA drive. It replaces a hard drive directly and gives the biggest everyday speed gain for the least effort.
- How fast is the 128GB model?
- Sequential reads are rated around 550 MB/s, but writes are slower than the 256GB and 512GB versions of the same drive. Expect good everyday responsiveness, not top-tier write speeds.
- Does it work with a desktop PC?
- Yes. It uses standard SATA data and power connectors, so any desktop with a free SATA port and 2.5-inch mount works.
- Is 128GB enough for Windows?
- It fits Windows and a handful of applications, but leaves little room for games or media. A larger capacity is safer for a main machine.
- What comes in the box?
- The drive itself. No SATA cable, mounting screws or cloning software are included, so plan for those separately.
- Is it faster than an NVMe drive?
- No. It is limited by the SATA interface, so modern NVMe drives are several times faster. Choose this only where SATA is the only option.
- Where is the Transcend TS128GSSD370S 128GB Solid State Drive cheapest?
- At Richard Electronics, for $136.96, 41% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Transcend TS128GSSD370S 128GB Solid State Drive?
- 13 stores we checked sell it, including Gotodirect, Amazon, Utmel Electronics, Kynix Semiconductor, Richard Electronics.