Apacer AS340X 480 GB (AP480GAS340XC-1)

The Apacer AS340X is a 2.5-inch solid-state drive featuring SATA III 6 Gbps interface, designed for installation in desktop computers and laptops. It is equipped with 3D NAND TLC memory and a controller supporting SLC-caching technology, which delivers enhanced performance during sequential operations. Maximum read speed reaches 550 MB/s, while write speed is up to 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 for automatic resource optimization and drive health monitoring. Built-in wear-leveling mechanism and ECC error correction function enhance data storage reliability. Power consumption during read and write operations is 1.5–2.5 W, and in sleep mode it drops below 0.5 W. Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) is approximately 1.5 million hours. With a thickness of 7 mm, the Apacer AS340X fits easily into devices with limited internal space, including ultrabooks. The drive features no heatsink, but its low heat output during everyday use requires no additional cooling. It connects via standard SATA port with separate power supply connection. It can be used as a primary drive for operating system installation or as secondary storage for data. It is compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems.