2.5 inch SATA SSD PATRIOT Burst Elite 480GB — 450 MB/s read, 320 MB/s write, 2.5 inch SATA III, 7 mm

Burst Elite 2.5" SATA III SSD from Patriot is a 2.5" solid-state drive designed to upgrade desktops and laptops. It uses a modern SATA controller compatible with TLC and QLC NAND and offers a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface with backward compatibility to SATA II 3 Gb/s. The 7 mm slim profile and capacities up to 480 GB make this SSD suitable for replacing traditional hard drives to reduce bottlenecks and improve overall system responsiveness.

Advantages

The Patriot Burst Elite delivers faster boot times and quicker application loading compared with HDDs, with sequential read speeds up to 450 MB/s and write speeds up to 320 MB/s. Built with 3D NAND technology, it provides improved durability and an advertised TBW (total bytes written) of 200 TB. The 2.5"/7 mm form factor ensures wide compatibility with most laptops and desktop drive bays while maintaining a competitive price-to-performance ratio.

Suitable for

• OS and boot drive upgrades for desktops and laptops
• Everyday computing tasks (web browsing, office work, media playback)
• Gaming for faster load times
• Storage for frequently used applications and files

Key specifications

• Brand: PATRIOT
• Model: Burst Elite PBE480GS25SSDR
• Form factor: 2.5" (7 mm)
• Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s), backward compatible with SATA II
• Capacity: 480 GB
• Sequential read speed: up to 450 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 320 MB/s
• NAND: 3D NAND (TLC/QLC compatible controller)
• TBW (endurance): 200 TB
• Weight: 0.046 kg

How to use

Install the Burst Elite SSD into a 2.5" drive bay in your desktop or laptop using the standard SATA data and power connectors. If replacing an existing drive, clone the operating system or perform a fresh OS installation. Ensure the BIOS/UEFI recognizes the SATA device and set the SATA mode to AHCI for optimal performance. After installation, initialize and format the drive in your operating system if required.

Recommendations

For best results, use the SSD as a primary boot drive and enable TRIM support in your operating system. Keep firmware updated via Patriot support when updates are available and avoid filling the drive to full capacity to preserve performance and longevity.