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product_id: 300081017
title: "256GB SSD 3D NAND SATA III 6Gb/s 2.5 Inch 7mm (0.28\") Read Speed Up to 550 MB/s SLC Cache Performance Boost Internal Solid State Drive for PC Computer Desktop and Laptop (256GB)"
brand: "timetec"
price: "VT18287"
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Timetec"
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# 550 MB/s read speed 256GB high-capacity storage 1,000,000 hours MTBF reliability 256GB SSD 3D NAND SATA III 6Gb/s 2.5 Inch 7mm (0.28") Read Speed Up to 550 MB/s SLC Cache Performance Boost Internal Solid State Drive for PC Computer Desktop and Laptop (256GB)

**Brand:** timetec
**Price:** VT18287
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Upgrade your workflow with speed and space that keeps you ahead of the curve!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 256GB SSD 3D NAND SATA III 6Gb/s 2.5 Inch 7mm (0.28") Read Speed Up to 550 MB/s SLC Cache Performance Boost Internal Solid State Drive for PC Computer Desktop and Laptop (256GB) by timetec
- **How much does it cost?** VT18287 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/300081017-256gb-ssd-3d-nand-sata-iii-6gb-s-2-5)

## Best For

- timetec enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted timetec brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rock-Solid Reliability:** Built to last with an industry-leading 1,000,000 hours MTBF for uninterrupted productivity.
- • **Seamless Compatibility:** Plug-and-play with Windows, Mac, Linux, desktops, and laptops supporting SATA III and backward compatible with SATA II/I.
- • **Blazing Fast Load Times:** Experience lightning-quick bootups and app launches with up to 550 MB/s read speeds.
- • **Generous 256GB Capacity:** Store your essential files, apps, and media without compromise on a sleek 2.5-inch form factor.
- • **Smart Performance Boost:** Advanced SLC Cache and power-saving tech deliver sustained speed and longer SSD lifespan.

## Overview

The Timetec 256GB SSD combines cutting-edge 3D NAND technology with SATA III interface to deliver up to 550 MB/s read speeds and 500 MB/s write speeds. Its compact 2.5-inch, 7mm design fits seamlessly into laptops and desktops, offering enhanced performance through SLC cache and advanced wear-leveling. With a robust 1,000,000 hours MTBF and broad OS compatibility, this SSD is a reliable, budget-friendly upgrade for professionals seeking faster boot times, smoother multitasking, and ample storage.

## Description

Product description 2.5 SATA ssd This Timetec SSD is designed to use the SATA III interface efficiently during both READs and WRITEs while delivering bandwidth-focused performance. 3D NAND Flash SSD technology enables enhanced boot times, faster application load times, reduced power consumption, and extended reliability. Fast and Reliable Timetec Premium 3D NAND SATA SSD 4 Times Faster Than HDD and High Efficiency Performance Industry-leading 1,500,000 hours mean time to failure (MTTF) 2.5-inch Slim form factor drive in 7mm to fit in more systems (even slimmer notebooks) Low Power Consumption for Longer Use Performance Sequential Read / Write Speed 128GB Read/Write: up to 550/500 MB/s 256GB Read/Write: up to 550/500 MB/s 512GB Read/Write: up to 550/500 MB/s 1TB Read/Write: up to 550/500 MB/s 2TB Read/Write: up to 550/500 MB/s 4 Times Faster Than HDD With great ultra-fast read and write speed, this Timetec SSD is 4 times faster than the traditional hard drive. It speeds up boot time, shutdown time and the response time of applications. High Efficiency Performance TIMETEC PREMIUM SSD supports Windows TRIM optimization function to release free space. It allows system to maximize the read/write performance and reduces performance degradation. Multiple Technologies Built-in Smart Algorithm Management Mechanism, this Timetec SSD supports S.M.A.R.T. ,TRIM, Garbage Collection, Wear-Leveling technology and ECC (Error Correction Code). TIMETEC PREMIUM SSD SERIES 2.5" SATA SSD M.2 SATA SSD M.2 PCIe 3 SSD M.2 PCIe 4 SSD

Review: Great Performance Upgrade for Lenovo - This is a real review from an actual purchaser (me), Last week I installed the Timetec 256GB SSD in my Lenovo Ideapad L340 API15, that is my laptop in the attached picture. It is just a standard basic laptop, the non-gaming version. When I first started this project I had trouble finding reviews on Timetec parts anyone had used in an L340. I started with just adding the Timetec 16GB DDR4 RAM because with the installed factory 8GB the laptop ran ok but only had about 2GB of useable RAM. The grahics alone used up nearly half of the original 8GB of RAM. I wanted to try adding more RAM to see if it would improve the performance of the computer. I ordered a Timetec 16Gb stick from desertcart, and then I thought of replacing the original hard drive with a SSD while the laptop was disassembled. So I did a separate order for the SSD the day after I ordered the RAM card, installed them both and it has been a really great improvement. My laptop runs better, more efficient, programs open and files copy so much faster with this SSD and better memory. I have a collection of about 55GB of mp3 music files on a flash drive, it used to take about an hour and 15 minutes to copy to the hard drive, but with the SSD it was done in 10 minutes. I don't play video games or do any video editing or any other type of heavy computer use, just internet, email and music playback with Pandora and I use Media Monkey to play my own local mp3 library. My laptop is 4 years old but for less than $50.00 the new memory and SSD made it run like a brand new computer. With the 256GB SSD my laptop is only using about 88 GB of the available storage. Startup and shut down are really fast now, each takes maybe 10-15 seconds. With the SSD my laptop runs noticeably cooler too. This has been an excellent upgrade and it was very easy to replace the parts. I should add here that I did not format the SSD and did not clone my hard drive. There was not much data on the hard drive anyway so I just installed the SSD and did a new clean install of Windows 11 from an ISO that I got for free from the Microsoft website and burned to a flash drive. That was also very fast and easy to do, then I just reset all my preferences and bookmarks in Edge and also added Firefox as a secondary browser.
Review: Quality SSD for laptop improvement and performance. A quality item so far. - I purchased this SSD as a replacement on a 2010-12 MacBook Pro that I was rehabbing. I am very impressed with the speed of the hard drive at start up and its overall performance. Would definitely purchase again for the price and performance.

## Features

- 3D NAND Enhanced Read and Write Speeds: Sequential Read Speed up to 550MB/s and Write Speed up to 500MB/s, the advanced SLC Cache Technology allows performance boost and longer lifespan
- An industry-leading 1,000,000 hours mean time before failure (MTBF)
- Compatible with Operating Systems Windows 11 / Windows 10 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Server 2003 (32 bit and 64 bit) / Vista (SP1 and above) / XP (SP2 and above), MAC OS 10.4 or later, Linux 2.6.33 or later; Compatible with desktops and laptops that accept 2.5" 7mm SATA drive, Backwards Compatible with SATA II 3Gb/s and SATA I 1.5Gb/s
- Support S.M.A.R.T. technology, TRIM command functions, Garbage Collection technology, Wear-Leveling technology, RAID, ECC (Error Correction Code), New Generation Power Saving technology.
- Included Contents: 2.5 inches (7 millimeter) SATA III 6 Gb/s SSD (All Other Cables, Screws, Brackets Not Included); Three years limited warranty with free technical support service

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08GJBTXZK |
| Additional Features | SSD |
| Best Sellers Rank | #54 in Internal Solid State Drives |
| Brand | Timetec |
| Built-In Media | SSD |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 256 |
| Color | 2.5 inch SATA |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop |
| Connectivity Technology | SATA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,350 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 550 Megabytes Per Second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
| Enclosure Material | 3D Nand |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | Solid State |
| Hard-Drive Size | 256 GB |
| Hardware Connectivity | Solid State Drive |
| Hardware Platform | Mac, PC, laptop |
| Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
| Item Weight | 20 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Timetec |
| Media Speed | 400 Megabytes Per Second |
| Model Name | PREMIUM |
| Model Number | 256GB |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Read Speed | 550 Megabytes Per Second |
| Special Feature | SSD |
| UPC | 765441344228 |
| Warranty Description | 3 Years |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Timetec
- **Color:** 2.5 inch SATA
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Laptop
- **Connectivity Technology:** SATA
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 256 GB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** Solid State
- **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** SSD

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Performance Upgrade for Lenovo
*by J***Y on January 15, 2024*

This is a real review from an actual purchaser (me), Last week I installed the Timetec 256GB SSD in my Lenovo Ideapad L340 API15, that is my laptop in the attached picture. It is just a standard basic laptop, the non-gaming version. When I first started this project I had trouble finding reviews on Timetec parts anyone had used in an L340. I started with just adding the Timetec 16GB DDR4 RAM because with the installed factory 8GB the laptop ran ok but only had about 2GB of useable RAM. The grahics alone used up nearly half of the original 8GB of RAM. I wanted to try adding more RAM to see if it would improve the performance of the computer. I ordered a Timetec 16Gb stick from Amazon, and then I thought of replacing the original hard drive with a SSD while the laptop was disassembled. So I did a separate order for the SSD the day after I ordered the RAM card, installed them both and it has been a really great improvement. My laptop runs better, more efficient, programs open and files copy so much faster with this SSD and better memory. I have a collection of about 55GB of mp3 music files on a flash drive, it used to take about an hour and 15 minutes to copy to the hard drive, but with the SSD it was done in 10 minutes. I don't play video games or do any video editing or any other type of heavy computer use, just internet, email and music playback with Pandora and I use Media Monkey to play my own local mp3 library. My laptop is 4 years old but for less than $50.00 the new memory and SSD made it run like a brand new computer. With the 256GB SSD my laptop is only using about 88 GB of the available storage. Startup and shut down are really fast now, each takes maybe 10-15 seconds. With the SSD my laptop runs noticeably cooler too. This has been an excellent upgrade and it was very easy to replace the parts. I should add here that I did not format the SSD and did not clone my hard drive. There was not much data on the hard drive anyway so I just installed the SSD and did a new clean install of Windows 11 from an ISO that I got for free from the Microsoft website and burned to a flash drive. That was also very fast and easy to do, then I just reset all my preferences and bookmarks in Edge and also added Firefox as a secondary browser.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality SSD for laptop improvement and performance. A quality item so far.
*by C***M on March 25, 2026*

I purchased this SSD as a replacement on a 2010-12 MacBook Pro that I was rehabbing. I am very impressed with the speed of the hard drive at start up and its overall performance. Would definitely purchase again for the price and performance.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blazing Speed and Huge Capacity in a Budget-Friendly SSD
*by E***S on August 24, 2025*

Blazing Speed and Huge Capacity in a Budget-Friendly SSD I’ve been running the Timetec 2TB SSD in one of my desktop builds for a while now, and it’s been rock solid. Installation was completely painless—just swap it into a 2.5” bay, plug in SATA power and data, and the system recognized it immediately. It runs on SATA III, so you’re not getting NVMe speeds, but within its lane it’s excellent: I consistently see read/write speeds in the 500 MB/s range, which is about as good as SATA gets. Where this drive shines is the sheer amount of storage at this price point. A full 2TB of solid-state space means I can keep my operating system, a hefty Steam library, and a ton of media files all on solid-state storage without juggling multiple smaller drives. Boot times and program launches are instant, and large file transfers are smooth. The build feels solid, it runs cool, and I haven’t run into any hiccups like sudden disconnects or system freezes. Timetec isn’t as well-known as Samsung or Crucial, but I’ve had good luck with their memory and now this SSD—it inspires confidence that they know what they’re doing with storage. Things to keep in mind: since this uses QLC NAND, it’s designed more for read-heavy workloads and general storage rather than constant heavy write cycles (like professional video editing or scratch disk use). That said, for everyday computing, gaming, and even fairly heavy personal use, it’s more than capable. Bottom line: A fast, reliable, and very affordable way to get 2TB of SSD storage. Perfect if you want the benefits of solid-state speed without paying premium-brand prices.

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