description Transcend JetDrive 825 Overview
The Transcend JetDrive 825 is a Thunderbolt 3 external SSD utilizing PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe protocol for sequential read speeds up to 970 MB/s and write speeds of up to 860 MB/s, offering high-performance storage for portable workstations and content creation.
help Transcend JetDrive 825 FAQ
Is the Transcend JetDrive 825 a Thunderbolt 3 drive?
No, it uses the original 10 Gb/s Thunderbolt interface, commonly called Thunderbolt 1. It is not a native Thunderbolt 3 NVMe drive despite the PCIe-based JetDrive 820 module inside.
Which Macs are compatible with the JetDrive 825?
The JetDrive 825 was designed around selected Macs from the early and mid-2010s, including particular MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and Mac Pro generations. Buyers should check Transcend's model-specific compatibility list because Apple's internal SSD connectors differ by year.
Can the SSD inside the JetDrive 825 be installed in a Mac?
Yes, the enclosure contains a removable JetDrive 820 PCIe SSD intended for compatible Mac upgrade slots. The enclosure can then house the Mac's original Apple SSD as an external drive.
How fast is the JetDrive 825 in actual specification terms?
Transcend advertised the internal JetDrive 820 at up to about 950 MB/s for sequential transfers. The exact result depends on the Mac, file size, and Thunderbolt connection, so it should not be confused with modern multi-gigabyte-per-second Thunderbolt 3 SSDs.
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