Lexar NQ700 PRO Gen4 SSD, with 1TB capacity, an M.2 2280 form factor, and a PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe interface that reads at up to 4,200MB/s, is now available at Mascom International for KSh 24,000. You will find this 1TB Lexar NQ700 PRO at our store inside Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The drive writes at up to 2,100MB/s, carries Host Memory Buffer (HMB) 3.0, and runs with no moving parts. Mascom International stocks the Lexar NQ700 PRO as a sealed new unit, ready for same-day pickup or countrywide pay-on-arrival delivery.
This 1TB internal drive suits software developers at Nairobi's iHub-affiliated startups, university students at Strathmore and JKUAT upgrading older laptops, and video editors handling 4K footage from Karen weddings and Westlands corporate shoots. Many Kenyan PCs and laptops still run slow mechanical hard drives that stall during boot and large file copies. The Lexar NQ700 PRO removes that bottleneck, cutting boot times to seconds and moving 50GB project folders in roughly a minute. Small accounting firms and design studios across Upper Hill fit the drive to speed up daily file work without buying a whole new machine.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya, Mascom International confirms each Lexar NQ700 PRO carries a genuine Lexar 5-year limited manufacturer warranty alongside our own after-sales support. Buyers across Nairobi report boot times dropping from over a minute on tired drives to roughly 15 seconds after fitting the NQ700 PRO. At Mascom International, we're seeing steady weekly demand from CBD computer shops and home users moving off older SATA drives. Order the Lexar NQ700 PRO by phone, email, website, or a walk-in visit, and pay only once the drive reaches you anywhere across the 47 counties.
Common Questions About the Lexar NQ700 PRO
Is the Lexar NQ700 PRO 1TB worth KSh 24,000 in Kenya's market?
Yes, for buyers replacing a hard drive or a SATA SSD, the Lexar NQ700 PRO returns clear value at KSh 24,000. A full terabyte holds roughly 250,000 photos or 200 hours of 1080p video, so most users avoid a second drive for years. Gen4 read speeds near 4,200MB/s shorten Windows boot, application loading, and large copies compared to SATA's 550MB/s ceiling. The 5-year Lexar warranty further protects the spend, making this drive a sound mid-tier upgrade for Kenyan PCs and laptops.
Will the Lexar NQ700 PRO work in my laptop or desktop?
The Lexar NQ700 PRO fits any device with a free M.2 2280 slot wired for PCIe NVMe, which covers most laptops and desktop motherboards from 2018 onward. The 80mm by 22mm board is the standard size, so it seats in HP, Lenovo, Dell, ASUS, and custom-built machines without adapters. Older laptops using SATA-only M.2 slots will not reach Gen4 speeds, so check your slot type first. Our Nairobi CBD desk confirms compatibility against your model before you pay, removing the usual upgrade guesswork.
How much faster is the NQ700 PRO than a SATA SSD or hard drive?
The NQ700 PRO reads up to 4,200MB/s, roughly seven to eight times the 550MB/s of a SATA SSD and far above a mechanical hard drive's typical 120MB/s. In daily terms, a system that boots in 45 seconds on a hard drive starts in about 15 seconds on this drive. Copying a 50GB video project that takes 7 minutes on SATA finishes in around 2 minutes here. Photoshop, Premiere, and large code repositories open with noticeably shorter waits, which matters for editors and developers working to deadlines.
Can I use the Lexar NQ700 PRO to expand PS5 storage?
The Lexar NQ700 PRO physically fits the PS5 M.2 expansion slot, but it sits below Sony's recommended read speed for that slot. Sony advises a drive reaching 5,500MB/s or faster, while this unit reads up to 4,200MB/s. The PS5 may flag it as below the suggested speed, and some titles could load slower than on a faster drive. For console storage, we steer gamers toward a 5,500MB/s+ drive. The NQ700 PRO performs at its best as a PC and laptop upgrade.
What is HMB 3.0 and does the NQ700 PRO need DRAM?
The Lexar NQ700 PRO is a DRAM-less drive that uses Host Memory Buffer (HMB) 3.0, borrowing a small slice of your system RAM to hold its mapping tables. This keeps the drive cheaper and cooler while holding strong everyday speeds. It also pairs SLC dynamic caching, which treats part of the NAND as fast cache during bursts of writing. For typical Kenyan use, such as gaming, office work, browsing, and media editing, the design feels quick. Very long sustained writes past the cache slow down, which is normal for drives in this class.
How long will the Lexar NQ700 PRO last?
The 1TB Lexar NQ700 PRO carries a rated endurance of 350TBW, meaning you can write 350 terabytes of data over its life before wear becomes a concern.An average home or office user writes well under 50GB a day, so 350TBW spans many years of normal use. The drive also rates 1,500,000 hours mean time between failures and resists shock and vibration, since it holds no spinning parts to knock loose during transport.
Does the Lexar NQ700 PRO come with a warranty in Kenya?
Yes, every Lexar NQ700 PRO sold by Mascom International carries Lexar's 5-year limited manufacturer warranty against defects, plus our own 6-month Mascom International support window for quick local handling. If a fault appears, bring the drive to our Nairobi CBD service desk and we guide the claim directly, so you avoid posting it abroad yourself. We supply the original sealed unit with its serial intact, which keeps the manufacturer warranty valid. This pairing of factory cover and local backing is why CBD computer shops restock from us regularly.
How do I buy and install the Lexar NQ700 PRO from Mascom International?
Order the Lexar NQ700 PRO by calling +254 708 852 521, emailing info@mascomintl.com, visiting www.mascomintl.com, or walking into our Kimathi Street store. Pay through M-Pesa, card, or cash on arrival once the drive reaches you. Installation takes minutes: power down, open the back panel or case, seat the drive in the M.2 slot at an angle, secure the screw, then clone or fresh-install your operating system. Our technicians can fit and clone the drive in-store for a small fee, leaving you a ready-to-run machine the same day.
Technical Specifications
Gen4 Performance and Real-World Speed
- PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe interface reads up to 4,200MB/s, trimming boot and load times for daily Kenyan office work
- Sequential write speed reaches up to 2,100MB/s, speeding large file saves during 4K editing and backups
- Read speed runs roughly seven times faster than SATA SSDs, cutting waits on application launches
- Gen4 bandwidth handles big project copies that stall ordinary hard drives during transfer
- Real-world gains show most clearly in boot time, file copies, and opening heavy software
- Performance holds steady for gaming, browsing, and document work across typical desktop and laptop tasks
Memory Architecture and Caching
- DRAM-less design keeps the drive cooler and the price lower while holding strong everyday speeds
- Host Memory Buffer (HMB) 3.0 borrows a small slice of system RAM for fast address mapping
- SLC dynamic caching treats part of the NAND as quick cache during bursts of writing
- 3D NAND flash stacks memory cells vertically for higher density and steadier endurance
- Caching design suits everyday workloads, with very long sustained writes slowing past the cache
- Together these features deliver quick response for office, study, and media tasks across Kenya
Form Factor and System Compatibility
- M.2 2280 board measures 80mm by 22mm, the standard size for laptop and desktop M.2 slots
- PCIe NVMe wiring is required, so confirm your slot is not SATA-only before fitting
- Compatible with HP, Lenovo, Dell, ASUS, and custom desktop motherboards from 2018 onward
- Single-sided board profile fits thin laptops and small-form PCs without clearance trouble
- No adapters or extra cables are needed, since the drive seats straight into the slot
- Mascom International confirms slot compatibility against your model before purchase to avoid returns
Endurance and Long-Term Reliability
- Rated 350TBW endurance covers many years of normal home and office writing
- Mean time between failures rated at 1,500,000 hours signals long expected service life
- No moving parts means the drive resists shock and vibration during transport across rough roads
- Operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C covers Kenya's warmest indoor conditions comfortably
- Shock rating of 1500G and broad vibration tolerance protect data in laptops carried daily
- Solid-state build avoids the head crashes and spin failures that end mechanical hard drives
Software and Data Management
- Lexar DiskMaster tool handles firmware updates, drive health checks, and data management from your PC
- Health monitoring flags wear early, giving warning before a drive needs replacement
- Firmware updates through DiskMaster keep compatibility current with newer systems and games
- Free download from Lexar means no extra cost for drive management software
- Tool supports secure data handling and basic cloning tasks during an upgrade
- Local Mascom technicians can run DiskMaster setup in-store for buyers new to SSD upgrades
Physical Build and Operating Conditions
- Compact M.2 board weighs only a few grams, adding no meaningful weight to a laptop
- Integrated single-piece design has no detachable parts that loosen during boda boda transport
- Storage temperature tolerance from -40°C to 85°C keeps data safe during shipping and stockholding
- Low power draw of the DRAM-less design eases battery load on laptops during travel
- Slim profile clears most heatsinks and laptop covers without modification
- Build resists dust ingress better than mechanical drives, suiting Kenya's dustier upcountry settings
Package Contents
Every Lexar NQ700 PRO from Mascom International ships as a sealed retail unit containing:
- Lexar NQ700 PRO 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD
- Mounting screw (where supplied by Lexar for the retail SKU)
- Product documentation and warranty leaflet
Note: M.2 SSDs do not include a mounting bracket or screwdriver. Most laptops and motherboards already carry the M.2 standoff and screw. Mascom International supplies a compatible screw on request and fits the drive in-store for buyers who prefer hands-off installation.
Warranty
The Lexar NQ700 PRO carries Lexar's 5-year limited manufacturer warranty covering defects under normal use, backed by a 6-month Mascom International support window for fast local handling at our Nairobi CBD service desk. We supply the original sealed unit with its serial intact to keep the factory warranty valid throughout the period.
Where to Buy the Lexar NQ700 PRO 1TB SSD in Kenya
Lexar NQ700 PRO 1TB SSD is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit our store Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to handle the Lexar NQ700 PRO and confirm slot compatibility before purchase. Our brand colours are magenta and deep navy, easy to spot on Kimathi Street.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the Lexar NQ700 PRO across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you only pay once the drive reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and other major towns receive the drive within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles after-sales support and in-store installation directly. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate specifications, current market pricing, and honest warranty backing on every internal SSD we stock.
