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Transcend JetDrive™ 500

Introducing our new JetDrive SSD upgrade kit for the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Retina display. Complete with tools, instructions, and a slick aluminum USB 3.1 Gen 1 enclosure to house your original SSD, Transcend’s JetDrive SSD upgrade kit allows 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 5-year warranty.

Running out of storage space?

Stop fretting about storage space. Transcend’s JetDrive SSD upgrade kit offers 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.

Supercharge your Mac

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

One deal. Double benefits.

The JetDrive comes with an additional external enclosure. This sturdy aluminum case is ready to house your original SSD for use as a new external drive. Thanks to its speedy USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface, waiting for transfers to complete becomes a thing of the past.

Sleek. Solid. Pocketable.

Its clean, simple lines and solid aluminum construction make the included enclosure a perfect companion to your Mac. With a thickness of 1.08 cm and a weight of 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 detect possible drive failures before they occur. Additionally, the Health Indicator function can monitor the wear-out level of your SSDs.

Everything you need

The package includes:

  • MacBook-compliant SSD
  • Enclosure Case with USB 3.1 Gen 1 to SATA Adapter
  • Screwdrivers (T5 & P5)
  • Screws for Enclosure Case x3
  • USB Cable
  • Rubber Feet

 

Match it up

Find the right JetDrive model for your Mac.

Mac ModelMac IdentifierJetDrive Model
MacBook Air11″Early 2015MacBook Air 7,1JetDrive 855 / JetDrive 850 / JetDrive 825 / JetDrive 820NEW
Mid 2013 – Early 2014MacBook Air 6,1JetDrive 855 / JetDrive 850 / JetDrive 825 / JetDrive 820NEW
Mid 2012MacBook Air 5,1JetDrive 520
Late 2010 – Mid 2011MacBook Air 3,1 / 4,1
*480/960GB JDM500 does not support 3,1
JetDrive 500
13″Mid 2013 –2017MacBook Air 6,2 / 7,2JetDrive 855 / JetDrive 850 / JetDrive 825 / JetDrive 820NEW
Mid 2012MacBook Air 5,2JetDrive 520
Late 2010 – Mid 2011MacBook Air 3,2 / 4,2JetDrive 500
MacBook Pro (Retina®)13″Late 2013 – Early 2015MacBook Pro 11,1 / 12,1JetDrive 855 / JetDrive 850 / JetDrive 825 / JetDrive 820NEW
Late 2012 – Early 2013MacBook Pro 10,2JetDrive 720
15″Late 2013 – Mid 2015MacBook Pro 11,2 / 11,3 / 11,4 / 11,5JetDrive 855 / JetDrive 850 / JetDrive 825 / JetDrive 820NEW
Mid 2012 – Early 2013MacBook Pro 10,1JetDrive 725
Mac miniLate 2014Mac mini 7,1JetDrive 855 / JetDrive 850 / JetDrive 825 / JetDrive 820NEW
Mid 2010 – Late 2012Mac mini 4,1 / 5,1 / 5,2 / 6,1 / 6,2JetDrive 420
Mac ProLate 2013Mac Pro 6,1JetDrive 855 / JetDrive 850 / JetDrive 825 / JetDrive 820NEW
MacBook ProLate 2008 – Mid 2012MacBook Pro 5,1 / 5,2 / 5,3 / 5,5 / 6,1 / 6,2 / 7,1 / 8,1 / 8,2 / 8,3 / 9,1 / 9,2JetDrive 420
MacBookLate 2008 – Mid 2010MacBook 4,1 / 5,1 / 5,2 / 6,1 / 7,1JetDrive 420

 

 

  • The JetDrive series is compatible with certain Mac models. Please identify your Mac model here.
  • The native SSD of the 11-inch MacBook Air Early 2015 is only compatible with macOS 10.13 when it is used as external storage.
  • The 480GB / 960GB JetDrive 500 is not supported by the 11-inch MacBook Air Late 2010 model due to mechanical limitations.
  • Apple, Mac, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac mini, Mac Pro, and Retina are trademarks of Apple Inc.

 

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Capacity: 240GB, 480GB, 960GB