Transcend announced the MTE220S PCIe M.2 Solid-State Drive for gaming enthusiasts and high-end applications.

The SSD utilizes PCI Express Gen3 x4 interface, 3D chips and is compatible with NVM Express (NVMe) specifications. It achieves transfer speeds of 3,500 MB/s read and 2,800 MB/s write.

Transcend's MTE220S SSD comes equipped with DDR3 DRAM cache memory. Utilizing SLC caching, the SSD can reach astonishing read/write speeds of 3,500 MB/s and 2,800 MB/s, respectively, and 4K Random performance is also significantly improved. In addition to speeds, reliability is also enhanced with the Low Density Parity Check code in place.

The proprietary SSD Scope software, a free download from the Transcend website, is a kit that measures the SSD's health. Tools include View Drive Information, View S.M.A.R.T. Status, Diagnostic Scan, Secure Erase, Firmware Update, TRIM Enable, Health Indicator, and System Clone.

Transcend's MTE220S PCIe M.2 SSD comes in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB capacities, and are covered by Transcend's five-year limited warranty.