Goodram SD05M 960GB SATA III 2.5 inch SSD - TLC, Phison S11, 550/500 MB/s, 1 DWPD

Slow hard drives turn everyday computing into a waiting game, but the Goodram SD05M 960GB SATA III 2.5" SSD eliminates those bottlenecks with high-speed flash storage. This drive delivers dependable performance without breaking the bank, offering a massive 960GB capacity and robust endurance for daily workloads.

Who is it for

This SSD is ideal for home users, students, and professionals upgrading from traditional hard drives. It suits desktop PCs and laptops with a standard 2.5-inch drive bay, delivering faster boot times, quicker application launches, and snappier file transfers. With a DWPD rating of 1, it is also suitable for light workstation use and content creation.

Main features

• 960GB storage capacity for extensive file libraries, games, and applications
• SATA III 6 Gb/s interface for broad compatibility with older systems
• Sequential read speeds up to 550 MB/s and write speeds up to 500 MB/s
• TLC NAND flash paired with a Phison S11 controller for reliable performance
• High endurance: 1050 TBW and 1 DWPD for long-term reliability
• 2.5-inch form factor fits standard laptop and desktop drive bays
• Supports TRIM and S.M.A.R.T. for optimal maintenance and health monitoring
• Shock and vibration resistant for mobile computing peace of mind
• Backed by a 3-year limited warranty

Specifications

• Capacity: 960 GB
• Form factor: 2.5-inch
• Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s)
• NAND flash: TLC (Triple-Level Cell)
• Controller: Phison S11
• Sequential read: up to 550 MB/s
• Sequential write: up to 500 MB/s
• Random read IOPS: up to 84,000 IOPS
• Random write IOPS: up to 80,000 IOPS
• Total Bytes Written (TBW): 1050 TB
• Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 1
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Storage temperature: -45°C to 85°C
• Shock resistance: 1500G / 0.5ms
• Vibration resistance: 20G / 10-2000Hz
• TRIM support: Yes
• S.M.A.R.T. support: Yes
• Warranty: 3 years

Tips

To maximize performance, ensure your system's SATA controller is set to AHCI mode and enable TRIM in your operating system. For laptops, check that the drive bay height matches the 7mm profile of this SSD. Use the included cloning software (if available) or a free tool to migrate your OS and data seamlessly.