Apacer AS340X 240 GB (AP240GAS340XC-1)

The Apacer AS340X is a 2.5-inch solid-state drive featuring a SATA III 6 Gbps interface, designed for installation in desktop computers and laptops. It is equipped with 3D NAND TLC memory and a controller with SLC caching technology that enhances performance during sequential operations. Maximum read speed reaches 550 MB/s, while write speed reaches 520 MB/s. The drive is available in capacities ranging from 120 GB to 960 GB. It supports TRIM and S.M.A.R.T. commands, providing automatic optimization and monitoring of drive health. Built-in wear-leveling mechanisms and ECC error correction functions increase data storage reliability. Power consumption during read and write operations ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 watts, and drops below 0.5 watts in idle mode. The mean time between failures (MTBF) is approximately 1.5 million hours. With a thickness of 7 mm, the AS340X is compatible with devices featuring limited internal space, including ultrabooks. The drive has no heatsink but exhibits low heat output during typical daily use. It connects via a standard SATA connector with separate power supply. It can serve as either a primary drive for operating system installation or as additional storage for data. It is compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems.