Imagine losing hours because a file wont copy fast enough. The Transcend ESD270C 500GB USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD gives you a pocket-size drive that moves data at up to 520 MB/s. It is built for people who travel, present, or edit on the go and need reliable storage that never slows them down. If you are tired of waiting for large videos or backups, this SSD solves that frustration with speed and security.
Transcend ESD270C 500GB USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD 520MB/s High-Speed Black
The problem many professionals face is a bulky, slow external drive that cant keep up with 4K video, large photo libraries, or frequent backups. Slow transfers waste time and can even cause missed deadlines. Transcends ESD270C removes that bottleneck by using a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 interface with UASP, delivering read speeds of 520 MB/s and write speeds of 460 MB/s. The drives credit-card thickness fits in a wallet, so you can carry 500 GB of data without adding weight. With built-in 256-bit AES encryption, your files stay private while you move them quickly.
Usages of Transcend
You can plug the SSD into a laptop for fast project file transfers, attach it to a Mac for quick photo backups, or connect it to a gaming console to expand game storage. It works with smartphones that support USB-C, letting you move videos straight from phone to drive. Sales teams can store presentations in the drive and pull them out at a client site in seconds. Even photographers can keep a 500 GB backup in a pocket while shooting on location.
Benefits
- Lightning-fast transfers cut waiting time, letting you finish work or play sooner.
- Compact, wallet-size design means you can carry large data without extra bulk.
- Hardware 256-bit AES encryption protects sensitive files from unauthorized access.
- Included Type-C and Type-A cables let you connect to any modern computer.
- One-touch auto-backup with Transcend Elite simplifies regular data protection.
Key Features
- Read speed up to 520 MB/s.
- Write speed up to 460 MB/s.
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with UASP support.
- Credit-card dimensions, 9.6 mm thickness.
- Weight only 35 g, easy to carry.
- 256-bit AES hardware encryption.
- Auto-backup button for instant backups.
- Included USB-C to USB-A cable.
- Compatible with Windows 7/8/10 and macOS 10.10+.
- Durable anti-scratch black shell.
Specifications
| Solid state drive |
| Write speed |
460 MB/s |
| Read speed |
520 MB/s |
| Memory type |
3D NAND |
| SSD capacity |
500 GB |
| Ports & interfaces |
| USB version |
3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) |
| USB connector |
USB Type-C |
| Features |
| Mac operating systems supported |
Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Security |
| Security algorithms |
256-bit AES |
| Hardware encryption |
Yes |
| Power |
| Operating voltage |
5 V |
| Operational conditions |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 70 °C |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight |
35 g |
| Height |
77 mm |
| Depth |
9.6 mm |
| Width |
55.7 mm |
