Transcend Releases Flagship MTE260S SSD: PCIe Gen5 and Speeds Up to 14,000 MB/s
Transcend has launched its latest high-performance SSD, the MTE260S, expanding its lineup of storage devices. The new drive supports PCIe Gen5, complies with the NVMe 2.0 standard, and delivers exceptionally fast data transfer speeds — ideal for high-end gaming systems and demanding computing tasks.
According to the company, the MTE260S offers sequential read speeds of up to 14,000 MB/s and write speeds up to 11,000 MB/s. It also delivers random read/write performance of 1.4 million IOPS. With support for PCIe 5.0 NVMe (32 GT/s lane bandwidth), the drive significantly cuts down on game loading times and improves large file transfer speeds.
The SSD uses a power-efficient 6nm controller and features an ultra-thin graphene heatsink, ensuring reliable thermal performance even under heavy workloads. For system monitoring and maintenance, users can rely on Transcend Scope software, which supports drive health checks, firmware updates, TRIM, and performance optimization.
The Transcend MTE260S will be available in 1TB and 2TB capacities. Pricing details have not yet been revealed.