Transcend SSD720 review: A solid hard drive replacement

The SSD720 solid-state drive (SSD) is Transcend's new, high-end drive designed to rival the performance of the SanDisk Extreme and Corsair Neutron GTX. Unfortunately, it doesn't quite get there. It's not a slow drive to be sure. It's just not quite as fast as its peers. Also, its drive cloning software is quite limited in functionality.

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Transcend SSD720

The Good

The <b>Transcend SSD720</b> is relatively affordable and significantly outperforms any hard drive. The included desktop drive bay converter is a useful extra.

The Bad

The SSD720's performance doesn't match that of its peers, and the included cloning software's functionality is limited.

The Bottom Line

If you're looking to upgrade your computer's main hard drive, the Transcend SSD720 is a strong option.

At less than $1 per gigabyte however, the SSD720 is more affordable than many other SSDs and its included desktop drive bay converter and mounting screws are useful additions.

If your system is currently using a hard drive as its primary storage location, the SSD720 will provide clear performance gains at a reasonable price; however, in the world of SSDs, there are faster options.

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