Transport your high-resolution images, 4K videos, and other media files with the Transcend 480GB USB 3.1 Gen-2 Type-C Portable SSDfrom Transcend. Combining a M.2 SATA SSD with USB 3.1 Gen-2 Type-C connectivity, the ESD240C is a fast and portable storage solution. The drive uses 3D NAND flash memory and delivers read and write speeds of up to 520 and 460 MB/s respectively. USB Type-C and Type-C to Type-A cables are included in the package.

480GB Storage Capacity    USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Interface    Read/Write Speed: Up to 520/460 MB/s    M.2 SATA SSD Storage Media    Supports UASP    3D NAND Flash    exFAT Preformatted    Transcend Elite Software    Shock-Resistant Design    USB Cables Included

Sturdy, yet lightweight, aluminum case in a silver hue

Shock resistant

Use with desktop and laptop computers, mobile devices, and gaming consoles

Preformatted in the exFAT file system (can be reformatted to FAT32)

Compatible with Windows 7/8/10 and macOS X 10.0 or later

Transcend Elite software for macOS and Windows with backup and restore, data encryption, and cloud backup functions (available for download)

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there a way to connect this enclosure to a Mac Pro (2013) Thunderbolt 2 port to achieve the fastest data transfer speeds possible? Thanks. - Mike P.

A: This drive enclosure limits it's speed to the port speed of 10Gbps regardless of it's host port's "faster" speed.

Q: 2. How durable is this drive compared to the Rugged?

A: Because the LaCie 2TB Portable USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C External SSD v2 does not have any moving parts, the drive will be a good option. However, it is not rugged.

Q: 3. Will it work with a Apple Studio made in October 2023?

A: Yes, the LaCie 2TB Portable USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C External SSD v2 is fully compatible with the Mac Studio line of machines.

Q: 4. I've used this enclosure with Samsung 970 Evo Plus with Macbook pro touch bar 2016 via usb-c cable connected directly to MBP. The speed of read/write is just about 30-40 MB/S. What wrong with that?

A: I would check cables, and possibly the SSD media itself.

Q: 5. How would this work on a MAC with Time Machine?

A: The LaCie 500GB Portable USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C External SSD v2 BH #LASTKS500400 can be used with Time Machine.

Q: 6. Anyone have any suggestions for a carrying case for this enclosure?

A: There is a case that B&H sales would be good for the enclosure. This is BH #TET12PWGY.

Q: 7. Where is the new 1TB v2 drive primarily manufactured and/or assembled? Thank you

A: COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: CHINA

Q: 8. Is this compatible with Windows 10/11? Does it require formatting?

A: Out of the box, the LaCie 2TB Portable USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C External SSD v2 comes formatted in ExFAT and is compatible with Windows 10 and 11 without needing to be reformatted.

Q: 9. It is compatible with the WD S750 with heatsync???

A: No, the Sabrent NVMe PCIe M.2 to USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB Type-C SSD Enclosure (Gray) BH #SAECNVME is compatible with the WD SW750 without the heatsink.

Q: 10. Has anyone used this device to clone a system drive to a new NVMe SSD? I only have one internal key-M slot, and it's taken by the C: drive.

A: You can use this product to clone a system drive to a new NVMe SSD using whichever cloning software you choose. Be sure to connect the enclosure on a USB 3.x port. It will not work on a USB 2.0 port at all.