SSD Upgrade Kits for Mac

JetDrive 825

Transcend's JetDrive 825 Thunderbolt™ PCIe portable SSD combines a JetDrive 820 PCIe SSD with a sleek aluminum Thunderbolt enclosure to instantly revitalize your Thunderbolt-equipped MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac mini, or Mac Pro!


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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Thunderbolt technology in a sleek case

Transcend's JetDrive 825 features a 10Gb/s Thunderbolt interface, capable of blazing-fast file transfers. The drive is housed in sleek, aluminum alloy enclosure which was designed to tastefully complement your Mac's simple, clean design. In addition, the inner SSD is removable for greater ease of use based on users’ preferences.

Expand storage in a flash

Upgrading your Mac with a Transcend JetDrive 825 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 825 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 825 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.


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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 upgrades.

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All the tools you need

Inside you'll find:

  • JetDrive 825 Thunderbolt PCIe portable SSD
  • Screwdrivers (T5 & P5)
  • Rubber feet
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
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
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
- 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.

Specifications

Appearance
Dimensions120 mm x 31.5 mm x 18.2 mm (4.72" x 1.24" x 0.72")
Weight88 g (3.10 oz)

Interface
Connection Interface
  • Thunderbolt 10 Gb/s
Bus Interface
  • AHCI PCIe Gen3 x2

Storage
Flash Type
  • 3D NAND flash
Capacity
  • 240 GB
  • 480 GB

Operating Environment
Operating Temperature0°C (32°F) ~ 60°C (140°F)
Storage Temperature-40°C (-40°F) ~ 85°C (185°F)
Operating Voltage
  • 15V

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
  • EAC
  • 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.

Order Information

240GB
  • TS240GJDM825 macOS 10.10 or later
480GB
  • TS480GJDM825 macOS 10.10 or later

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