Transcend PCIe M.2 SSDs

PCIe SSD 260S

Transcend’s PCIe Gen5 SSD MTE260S is built for next-generation speed and reliability, featuring the latest PCI Express® Gen5 x4 interface, advanced 3D NAND flash, and DDR4 DRAM cache. Powered by a low-power controller and enhanced with a graphene heatsink, it delivers exceptional speed, stability, and efficiency. Whether you're immersed in AAA gaming, handling 4K/8K video production, or running demanding AI applications, the MTE260S ensures ultra-fast loading and instant responsiveness—unlocking the full potential of your system.

Next-Level Speed Starts Here.

Transcend's PCIe SSD MTE260S complies with the NVMe 2.0 standard, supporting the PCIe™ Gen5 x4 interface, delivering sequential R/W speeds to 14,000/11,000 MB/s, and random speeds to 1,400K IOPS, providing captivating performance and response times for high-end gaming computers and AI-powered systems. Note: Performance is based on CrystalDiskMark v6.0.2.

PCIe 5.0: Beyond Fast.

Transcend's MTE260S features the new PCIe 5.0 specification, supporting a bandwidth of 32 GT/s per lane. Backwards compatible with PCIe 4.0, PCIe 5.0 unleashes higher transfer speeds and guarantees lower system latency. For advanced gamers, this means a more seamless and immersive experience.

Cool Speed. Low Power.

The Transcend PCIe SSD MTE260S features a cutting-edge 6nm low-power controller that ensures long-lasting power efficiency and reduced heat generation. Combined with an integrated graphene heatsink, it enhances thermal dissipation to maintain stable, high-speed performance. Whether you're binge-watching, editing videos, or diving into AAA gaming titles, the MTE260S stays cool and efficient—no thermal throttling, no power spikes, just seamless performance.

Appearance
Type	M.2 2280
Dimensions	80 mm x 22 mm x 3.77 mm (3.15" x 0.87" x 0.15")
Weight	10 g (0.35 oz)
Heatsink Type	Graphene heatsink
Interface
Bus Interface	NVMe PCIe Gen5 x4
Storage
Flash Type	3D NAND flash
Capacity	1 TB / 2 TB
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature	0°C (32°F) ~ 70°C (158°F)
Operating Voltage	3.3V±5%
Performance
Sequential Read/Write (CrystalDiskMark)	2 TB Up to 14,000/11,000 MB/s 1 TB Up to 14,000/9,800 MB/s
4K Random Read/Write (IOmeter)	2 TB Up to 1,400,000/1,100,000 IOPS 1 TB Up to 1,300,000/1,000,000 IOPS
Terabytes Written (TBW)	2 TB  1,500 TBW
	1 TB  750 TBW
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)	2,000,000 hour(s)
Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD)	0.411 (5 yrs)
Note	Speed may vary due to host hardware, software, usage, and storage capacity. The workload used to rate DWPD may be different from your actual workload, which may vary due to host hardware, software, usage, and storage capacity. Terabytes Written (TBW) expresses the endurance under the highest capacity. Some motherboards only provide PCIe x2 connections for the M.2 slot, creating a bottleneck on even the fastest drives.
Warranty
Certificate	CE / UKCA / FCC / BSMI / KC / RCM
Warranty	Five-year Limited Warranty
Warranty Policy	Please click here for more information about the Transcend Warranty Policy. Warranty does not apply when SSD Scope's lifetime indicator displays 0% within the warranty coverage. Removal of heatsink may cause damage to the SSD not covered under Transcend's warranty policy.
System Requirement
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 7 or later Linux Kernel 2.6.31 or later
Note	Systems for use with the PCIe M.2 SSD must have an M.2 connector with only an M key. B-key connectors are not compatible. Improper insertion may lead to damage. Please click here for more information.
Technology
S.M.A.R.T.
Advanced Garbage Collection
RAID Engine
LDPC Coding
DRAM Cache