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JetDrive™ 500/520/720
Transcend's SSD upgrade kits for the MacBook Air® and MacBook Pro® with Retina® display.
Introducing our new JetDrive SSD upgrade kits for the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Retina display. Complete with tools, instructions, and a slick aluminum USB 3.0 enclosure to reuse your original SSD, Transcend's JetDrive SSD upgrade kits allow you to both increase your storage space and boost the performance of your Mac®. Transcend's JetDrive SSDs are also backed by an industry-leading five-year warranty.
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Stop shuffling around your files and fretting about storage space. Transcend's JetDrive SSD upgrade kits offer up to 960GB of storage capacity. Upgrading your Mac to a JetDrive SSD ensures you'll have plenty of space for all your favorite music, videos, and photos.
With file transfer performance* that far exceeds stock SSDs, JetDrive SSDs provide both speed and stability. Whether you're browsing the Internet, gaming, or running multiple applications simultaneously, JetDrive SSDs deliver the performance you need.
Transcend's JetDrive SSD upgrade kits come with a beautifully designed USB 3.0 enclosure crafted out of solid aluminum, allowing you to repurpose the original SSD. Use it for Time Machine® backups, Aperture® libraries, or anything in-between.
Its clean, simple lines and solid aluminum construction make the included enclosure a perfect companion to your Mac. With a thickness of 0.4" (1.08cm) and a weight of 2.1oz (60g), transporting your data becomes a breeze.
Take Control with JetDrive Toolbox
Exclusively developed by Transcend for JetDrive SSDs, JetDrive Toolbox monitoring software leverages S.M.A.R.T. technology to analyze its health status. Additionally, it can enable TRIM support for your JetDrive in OS X®, maintaining optimum write speeds and maximizing the lifetime of your SSD.
The package includes all the tools you need:
Find the right model for your Mac below.
Model | Mac Identifier | JetDrive Model | |
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MacBook Air 11" & 13" |
Late 2010 Mid 2011 |
MacBook Air 3.1 / 3.2 / 4.1 / 4.2 *480/960G JDM500 does not support 3,1 |
JetDrive 500 (240GB / 480GB / 960GB)2 |
MacBook Air 11" & 13" | Mid 2012 | MacBook Air 5,1 / 5,2 |
JetDrive 520 (240GB / 480GB / 960GB) |
MacBook Pro (Retina®) 13" |
Late 2012 Early 2013 |
MacBook Pro 10,2 |
JetDrive 720 (240GB / 480GB / 960GB) |
SSD | |
Interface | SATA III 6Gbps |
Capacity | 240GB/480GB/960GB |
Flash Type | Synchronous MLC |
Operating Temperature | 32 - 158°F (0 - 70°C) |
Warranty | Five-year (Warranty applies to JetDrive SSDs that have a JetDrive Toolbox wear-out indicator reading of greater than 0%) |
Enclosure Case | |
External Dimensions | 4.4 x 1.5 x 0.4" (110.9 x 37.2 x 10.8mm) |
Weight | 2.3oz (65g) |
Operating Temperature | 32 - 158°F (0 - 70°C) |
LED Indicator | Power, Data Transfer, USB 2.0/3.0 |
Connection Bandwidth |
USB 3.0: Up to 5Gbps USB 2.0: Up to 480Mbps |
Power Supply | 5VDC from USB 2.0 / 3.0 ports |
Warranty | 2-Year |