Internal M.2 SSD Transcend MTE260S 1 TB — PCIe 5.0 NVMe, 14,000 MB/s read, 9,800 MB/s write

Transcend MTE260S PCIe Gen5 SSD is a high-performance M.2 2280 drive designed for demanding tasks such as AAA gaming, 4K/8K video production, and AI workloads. It uses the PCIe Gen5 x4 interface and NVMe 2.0 protocol, combines advanced 3D NAND flash with a DDR4 DRAM cache and a low-power 6nm controller, and includes a graphene heatsink to sustain fast, stable operation. Available capacities reach up to 2TB and the drive is supported by Transcend’s SSD Scope software for monitoring and maintenance.

Advantages

The MTE260S delivers very high sequential and random performance, significantly reducing load times and improving system responsiveness. Its PCIe 5.0 compatibility provides greater bandwidth while retaining backward compatibility with PCIe 4.0. The low-power controller and graphene heatsink improve thermal management and energy efficiency to avoid thermal throttling during extended workloads. A five-year limited warranty and factory reliability testing ensure quality and durability.

Key specifications

• Form factor: M.2 2280
• Interface: PCIe Gen5 x4, NVMe 2.0
• Sequential read performance: up to 14,000 MB/s
• Sequential write performance: up to 9,800 MB/s
• Random performance: up to 1,400K IOPS (read) / 1,000K IOPS (write)
• NAND type: 3D NAND
• Controller: low-power 6nm controller
• DRAM cache: DDR4
• Cooling: integrated graphene heatsink
• Capacities: up to 2 TB
• Software: Transcend SSD Scope
• Warranty: five-year limited warranty

How to use

Install the M.2 2280 SSD into an M.2 slot on a compatible motherboard that supports PCIe Gen5/Gen4. Secure the module with the mounting screw and enable the drive in the system BIOS if required. Install or update Transcend SSD Scope to monitor health, firmware, and performance. For best results, ensure adequate case airflow and a compatible NVMe slot to take full advantage of PCIe Gen5 speeds.

Recommendations

Use the MTE260S in systems with a PCIe Gen5-capable motherboard to achieve maximum throughput; it remains compatible with PCIe 4.0 systems but will operate at lower bandwidth. Keep firmware and SSD Scope software up to date, and maintain sufficient chassis cooling to preserve sustained performance.