Transcend 1TB MTE110S PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 SSD now selling for $231.49

$17.51 below where this usually sits.

Most 1TB NVMe drives compete on headline read speeds, and the Transcend MTE110S is not trying to win that race. It is built around low power draw and steady PCIe Gen3 performance, and right now it is listed at $231.49 on Amazon.

Transcend 1TB MTE110S PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 SSD drops to $231.49 - save $17.51. That is a 7 percent cut off the $249 list price, and it puts the drive $17.51 under its usual shelf price.

THE DEAL

Transcend 1TB MTE110S PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 SSD

$231.49 (was $249) - Save $17.51 (7% off)

WhereAmazon Expires: No end date listed

Get This Deal

This is not a drive that swings wildly in price. It has held close to list for most of its run, which makes a $17.51 cut one of the few chances to pick it up below the standard rate. The 4.6 rating across 2,114 reviews reflects buyers who wanted a straightforward M.2 upgrade and got one.

What You're Getting

The drive leans on SLC caching to keep transfer speeds up during bursts, and LDPC coding to protect data integrity over the life of the drive. The dynamic thermal throttling mechanism handles heat without user intervention, which matters in slim laptops and compact builds where airflow is tight.

Who This Is For

Best for anyone upgrading an older laptop or desktop that still runs on a PCIe 3.0 slot. If your machine cannot take advantage of Gen4 or Gen5 bandwidth, paying for that speed is wasted money, and the MTE110S gives you NVMe performance at a lower price and lower power draw. It also suits small-form-factor builds and secondary systems where heat and power budget matter more than peak throughput.

The Caveat

If your motherboard supports PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 and you move large files regularly, a faster drive will serve you better. This one caps at 1,700 MB/s read, so buyers chasing maximum sequential speed should look elsewhere.

Final Verdict

For a Gen3 slot that needs a reliable 1TB drive, the $17.51 discount makes this the moment to buy rather than wait. Buyers with a Gen4 or Gen5 board should spend their money on a drive that can use the extra bandwidth.