Best 500GB Transcend SSDs
There are 4 500GB Transcend SSDs compared here. The fastest is the Transcend 110S at 1700 MB/s read, and the highest-rated for endurance is the Transcend 370 (1180 TBW). Sequential reads across the group span 530–1700 MB/s at 500GB.
Why this configuration
A 500GB Transcend SSD is a capacity-first shortlist. Everything here is available at this size, across interfaces and price tiers, so the choice comes down to how fast you need it and how much rewriting it will take. Transcend specifically tends to be chosen here for its firmware track record and warranty support.
500GB is a sensible OS-plus-a-few-games size.
Usually chosen for: buyers who have already settled on the size and are picking on specs.
Good fit: mainstream desktop and laptop builds.
Ranked list
| # | Model | Tier | Controller | Read MB/s (at 500GB) | TBW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Transcend 110S 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2263XT (2-Core, 4 | 1700* | 400 | Find on Amazon |
| 2 |  Transcend 370 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | Value | Transcend TS6500 (rebranded Silico | 560* | 1180 | Find on Amazon |
| 3 |  Transcend SSD230S 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2258 | 560* | 1120 | Find on Amazon |
| 4 |  Transcend SSD220S 128GB, 250GB, 500GB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2256K | 530* | 160 | Find on Amazon |
* family rating — the manufacturer does not publish a 500GB figure for this drive.
The parts, explained
500GB is a comfortable OS-and-games starting point.
Staying with Transcend means consistent firmware, tooling and warranty handling across the range.