JetDrive 820

Which model suits you?

Transcend's JetDrive series includes four models of PCIe SSDs. They are JetDrive 855, JetDrive 850, JetDrive 825, and JetDrive 820. Find out which model suits your needs!

MacBook Pro

MacBook Air

Mac mini

Mac Pro

JetDrive 855

JetDrive 850

Interface
standard

NVMe

PCIe version

Gen3 x4

Maximum
performance

Read 1,600MB/s
Write 1,400MB/s

System
requirements

macOS 10.13 or later

Note

With enclosure

SSD only

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JetDrive 825

JetDrive 820

AHCI

Gen3 x2

Read 730MB/s
Write 680MB/s

macOS 10.10 or later

With enclosure

SSD only

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Expand storage in a flash

Upgrading your Mac with a Transcend JetDrive 820 allows you to increase storage capacity to up to 480GB, ensuring you have plenty of space for your documents, photos, music, and videos.

Feel the need for speed

Transcend's JetDrive 820 utilizes the PCIe™ Gen3 x2 interface paired with the latest 3D NAND flash, resulting in compelling performance of up to 730MB/s read and 680MB/s write*. Transcend's JetDrive 820 gives you fluid, real-time performance for professional tasks, video editing, and 3D graphics.

*Note: Performance tested with AJA v1.0 / Black Magic v3.1.

Performance Chart

Manage your drive with JetDrive Toolbox

Developed by Transcend, the JetDrive Toolbox helps maintain a healthy and efficient SSD by keeping it up-to-date, preventing functional degradation, and predicting problems before they happen. The JetDrive Toolbox clearly displays drive information, S.M.A.R.T. status for possible drive failure, a health indicator showing estimated lifespan remaining, and firmware upgrade.

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Include all the tools you need

Inside you'll find:

JetDrive 820 SSD
Screwdrivers (T5 & P5)

Upgrading a Mac Pro or Mac mini requires additional screwdrivers.

Match it up

Find the right JetDrive model for your Mac.

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

The JetDrive series is compatible with certain Mac models. Please identify your Mac model here.
The 1TB native SSD is not compatible with the JetDrive 855 and JetDrive 825’s enclosure as its dimensions are designed larger than other capacities.
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.

Interface
Bus Interface	AHCI PCIe Gen3 x2
Storage
Flash Type	3D NAND flash
Capacity	480 GB
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature	0°C (32°F) ~ 60°C (140°F)
Performance
Read Speed (Max.)	Up to 730 MB/s
Write Speed (Max.)	Up to 680 MB/s
Note	Speed may vary due to host hardware, software, usage, and storage capacity. The 1TB native SSD is not compatible with the JetDrive 855 and JetDrive 825’s enclosure as its dimensions are designed larger than other capacities.
Warranty
Certificate	CE UKCA FCC BSMI KC RCM
Warranty	Five-year Limited Warranty
Warranty Policy	Please click here for more information about the Transcend Warranty Policy. Warranty does not apply when JetDrive Toolbox's wear-out indicator displays 0% within the warranty coverage.

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