Lexar NS100 512GB Internal SSD is now available at Mascom International for KSh 14,500, in stock now at our Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD store. This 2.5-inch SATA III drive reads at up to 550MB/s and writes at up to 500MB/s, fits any standard 7mm laptop or desktop drive bay, and carries 512GB of usable capacity. The Lexar NS100 connects through the SATA III 6Gb/s interface found on almost every computer sold in the last decade. It replaces a slow mechanical hard drive and cuts Windows boot times from minutes to seconds.
Built for Kenyans nursing tired machines that take two minutes to reach the desktop, the Lexar NS100 512GB SSD addresses the daily frustration of laggy laptops across Nairobi offices, university labs, and home setups. University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, and Strathmore students upgrade their old HP and Dell laptops to handle Zoom lectures, heavy PDFs, and SPSS without freezing. Cyber café operators in the CBD swap failing hard drives to keep customer machines fast. Accountants running QuickBooks and shopkeepers running POS software stop losing minutes to spinning-disk delays. The Lexar NS100 turns a five-year-old computer into one that opens programs the moment you click them.
At Mascom International, we're seeing steady demand for the Lexar NS100 as more Kenyans choose to upgrade rather than replace working laptops. Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya who only sell complete machines, Mascom International stocks the upgrade parts that extend a computer's life for a fraction of a new laptop's cost. Customers across Nairobi report their old machines feeling new again after a 15-minute swap. You pay only when the Lexar NS100 reaches you, anywhere across all 47 counties, and our Nairobi CBD service desk can fit the drive for you on request.
Common Questions About the Lexar NS100
What does the Lexar NS100 512GB SSD cost in Kenya?
The Lexar NS100 512GB SSD costs KSh 14,500 at Mascom International, with pay-on-arrival delivery countrywide. That price buys a genuine Lexar drive backed by the Longsys brand, not an unbranded import of uncertain origin. For comparison, a new entry laptop starts above KSh 35,000, so this upgrade restores speed at less than half that outlay. The drive ships sealed and new, ready to install in any 2.5-inch bay.
Will the Lexar NS100 work in my laptop or desktop?
Yes, the Lexar NS100 fits almost every laptop and desktop made in the past ten years. It uses the 2.5-inch form factor and SATA III 6Gb/s interface that HP, Dell, Lenovo, and Acer machines have shipped with for years. The 7mm height slots into standard drive bays without spacers. If your computer currently runs a 2.5-inch hard drive, the Lexar NS100 is a direct replacement. Bring your machine to our Nairobi CBD store and we will confirm fit on the spot.
How much faster is the Lexar NS100 than a hard drive?
The Lexar NS100 reads at up to 550MB/s, roughly four to five times the speed of a typical 5400rpm laptop hard drive. In practice, Windows boots in under 20 seconds instead of two minutes, and programs like Chrome, Word, and Excel open the instant you click. File copies that once took ten minutes finish in two. The jump from mechanical disk to this SSD is the single biggest speed upgrade most older machines can receive.
Is 512GB enough storage for everyday use?
For most Kenyan users, 512GB is plenty for daily work and study. It holds Windows, Microsoft Office, dozens of programs, and tens of thousands of documents and photos with room to spare. Students fit course material, assignments, and media comfortably. Only heavy video editors or gamers with large libraries need more. If you store mainly documents, spreadsheets, and photos, 512GB leaves years of headroom before you fill it.
How long will the Lexar NS100 last?
The Lexar NS100 512GB carries a 256TB total bytes written (TBW) endurance rating, meaning you could write 256 terabytes of data over its life. For everyday users writing a few gigabytes daily, that translates to well over a decade of normal use. With no moving parts, it also avoids the mechanical failure that kills spinning hard drives. The drive resists shock and vibration, so it survives the daily Nairobi matatu commute in a laptop bag.
Can I install the Lexar NS100 myself?
Most people install the Lexar NS100 in 15 to 20 minutes with a single screwdriver. You open the laptop's drive cover, slide out the old hard drive, fit the SSD, and reattach the cover. Cloning your existing Windows to the new drive keeps all your files and programs intact. If you would rather not open your machine, our Nairobi CBD service desk handles the swap and data transfer for you while you wait.
Does the Lexar NS100 come with a warranty?
Yes, the Lexar NS100 carries a 3-year limited manufacturer warranty from Lexar, covering hardware defects under normal use. Mascom International backs every drive we sell and handles warranty claims directly through our Nairobi CBD service desk. This is far longer than the cover offered on most budget storage. You buy with confidence knowing both the manufacturer and Mascom International stand behind the drive for three full years.
Why buy the Lexar NS100 from Mascom International?
Mascom International sells genuine Lexar stock, not grey-market copies, at a clear KSh 14,500 with no hidden charges. You pay only when the drive arrives at your door, anywhere in Kenya. Our team can install the SSD and clone your data on request, so you walk away with a working faster machine, not just a part in a box. Buyers throughout Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specs and direct after-sales support.
Technical Specifications
Storage Capacity and Transfer Speed
- 512GB usable capacity holds Windows, Office, and tens of thousands of documents and photos for years of daily work
- Sequential read speed reaches up to 550MB/s, cutting program launch and boot times to a few seconds
- Sequential write speed reaches up to 500MB/s, so large file saves and copies finish far quicker than on a hard drive
- SATA III 6Gb/s interface delivers the full speed older SATA II machines cannot reach
- Performance gain over a 5400rpm hard drive runs roughly four to five times faster in real use
SATA Interface and System Compatibility
- Standard 2.5-inch form factor fits the drive bay used by most laptops and desktops sold since 2014
- 7mm drive height slots into slim laptop bays without needing a spacer or adapter
- SATA III 6Gb/s connection is backward compatible with older SATA II and SATA I ports at reduced speed
- Works with Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11, plus macOS and Linux systems with a SATA bay
- Direct replacement for any failing or slow 2.5-inch mechanical hard drive in HP, Dell, Lenovo, and Acer machines
Build Durability and Data Protection
- No moving parts means the drive avoids the mechanical wear that causes hard drives to fail
- Shock resistance rated at 1500G over 0.5ms protects data during knocks and drops in a laptop bag
- Vibration resistance across 10 to 2000Hz keeps data safe through daily commutes and rough roads
- Solid-state design runs silent, with none of the clicking or whirring of a spinning hard drive
- Lower heat output than a mechanical drive helps an older laptop stay cooler under load
Endurance Rating and Lifespan
- 256TB total bytes written (TBW) rating supports well over a decade of typical daily writing
- 0.46 drive writes per day (DWPD) covers the workload of students, office users, and small businesses
- Flash memory with no platters removes the spin-up failures common to aging hard drives
- Consistent speed holds steady whether the drive is nearly empty or close to full
- Built and tested in Lexar Quality Labs across more than 1,100 devices for compatibility and reliability
Power Draw and Operating Range
- Lower power consumption than a hard drive adds extra runtime to a laptop battery on the go
- Operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C covers Kenya's hottest Mombasa, Kisumu, and Lamu climates
- Storage temperature range of -40°C to 85°C keeps the drive safe in transit and storage
- Gray casing in a compact 2.5-inch shell adds minimal weight to any laptop or desktop
- Part number LNS100-512RBNA identifies the genuine Lexar 512GB NS100 unit
Package Contents
The Lexar NS100 512GB ships as a sealed retail unit containing the 2.5-inch SATA III solid-state drive and Lexar warranty documentation. As an internal storage upgrade, it does not include mounting screws, brackets, or SATA cables, which are usually already present in your laptop or desktop bay. Mascom International can supply a mounting caddy or SATA cable separately, and our Nairobi CBD service desk provides cloning and installation on request.
Warranty
The Lexar NS100 512GB carries a 3-year limited manufacturer warranty from Lexar covering hardware defects under normal use. Mascom International handles all warranty claims directly through our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Where to Buy the Lexar NS100 512GB SSD in Kenya
Lexar NS100 512GB 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 buy the Lexar NS100 and have it fitted to your machine before you leave. Available color: Gray.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the Lexar NS100 across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you only pay when the drive reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and other major towns receive their order within 1 business day. A small group of further counties including Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The Lexar NS100 carries a 3-year limited Lexar warranty, with claims handled through Mascom International's Nairobi CBD service desk. Our brand colors of magenta and deep navy mark the genuine Mascom International storefront. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate specifications, current market pricing, and direct after-sales support on every storage drive we stock.
