Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure, model LW-SSDCAS-01, is available at Mascom International for KSh 2,750, brand new and sealed. The Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure is a small case that holds an M.2 solid-state drive and connects it to a laptop, desktop or tablet over USB. It accepts both NVMe drives, the faster type used in most recent laptops, and older M.2 SATA drives. You bring the drive, and the case turns it into external storage you can carry. Stock is ready at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for IT technicians, developers, content creators and accountants across Kenya, the Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure handles a problem that follows every laptop upgrade. When you fit a bigger SSD, the old one ends up in a drawer with years of files on it. Put it in this case and it becomes a pocket drive for backups, client folders or a copy of your KRA and eCitizen documents. Photographers covering weddings in Mombasa or Nakuru can offload footage quickly and keep a second copy away from the laptop.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell cases that take only one drive type, Mascom International stocks the Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure, which reads both, and our team will check your drive fits before you leave. Buyers throughout Kenya report that reusing an old SSD this way costs far less than buying a new external drive. If you want storage and ports in one box, the Lightwave 9-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station adds an SSD slot to a dock for KSh 1,050 more. The Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure ships pay-on-arrival nationwide.
Common Questions About the Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure
How much is the Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure in Kenya?
The Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure costs KSh 2,750 brand new at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. The price covers the enclosure, a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects and pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties. The SSD itself is not included, so you fit your own M.2 drive. If you prefer storage built into a dock with extra ports, the Lightwave 9-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station costs KSh 3,800, which is KSh 1,050 more.
What is the difference between NVMe and SATA drives in the Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure?
NVMe and SATA are two ways an M.2 drive talks to a computer, and the Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure accepts both. NVMe drives are the newer, faster type found in most laptops sold in recent years. M.2 SATA drives look similar but run at older SATA speeds and often come from earlier ultrabooks. An NVMe drive usually has one notch on its connector edge, and a SATA drive usually has two. Your real speed depends on the drive and the USB port.
Should I get the Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure or an NVMe docking station?
Get the Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure if you only need portable storage, and an NVMe dock if you also want screen and USB ports. The enclosure, at KSh 2,750, is small enough for a shirt pocket and takes both NVMe and SATA drives. The Lightwave 9-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station costs KSh 3,800 and the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station KSh 4,800; both add an M.2 slot to a desk dock. Confirm SATA support on those docks before fitting an older drive.
Is the Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure safe to carry on a matatu or boda boda commute?
The Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure suits daily commuters, because an SSD has no moving parts for a bumpy matatu or boda boda ride to damage. Spinning hard drives can fail after a hard knock, while flash storage handles vibration far better. Keep the case in a zipped pocket, away from rain and the dust of unpaved roads. Back up important files to a second place as well, since any single drive can be lost or stolen in town.
Will the Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure work with my phone or MacBook?
The Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure works with Windows PCs, MacBooks, Chromebooks and many Android phones and tablets that support USB storage. Format the drive as exFAT if you will move it between Windows and Mac, since both read and write that format. Some phones cannot supply enough power for NVMe drives, which draw more current than a flash disk, so a laptop suits heavy copying. Our team can test it with your device at Mascom International before you pay.
Can I recover files from an old laptop SSD with the Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure?
Yes, the Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure lets you read an old laptop's M.2 SSD as an external drive, as long as the drive itself still works. Take the SSD out of the dead or upgraded laptop, fit it into the case and plug it into a working computer. Your folders then appear like a flash disk. Drives locked with BitLocker, which company-managed laptops often use, need the recovery key first. If you are unsure how to remove the drive, ask our team on WhatsApp.
Who should buy the Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure and who should skip it?
Buy the Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure if you have a spare M.2 SSD, plan to upgrade a laptop's storage, or need fast pocket backup for work. IT technicians, developers, photographers and students at JKUAT or Kenyatta University get the most from it. Skip it if you own no M.2 drive and want storage ready to use out of the box; a ready-made external SSD or flash disk suits you better. Skip it also for 2.5-inch SATA drives, which need a different case.
How do I install an SSD in the Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure?
Fitting a drive into the Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure takes a few minutes and needs no special skill. Open the case, slide the SSD into the M.2 slot at a slight angle, press it flat and fix it with the screw or clip provided. Close the shell, plug in the cable and the computer detects the drive. A fresh SSD must be initialised and formatted in Disk Management on Windows or Disk Utility on Mac before files show up.
Technical Specifications
Core Function
- Holds one M.2 solid-state drive — turns a bare SSD stick into a closed external drive you can plug into any computer.
- NVMe and SATA support — reads both M.2 drive types, so an old SATA drive and a newer NVMe drive both work in the same case.
- USB connection to the computer — the computer sees the drive like a large flash disk, ready for copying and backups.
- Speed depends on drive and port — an NVMe drive on a fast USB port runs quicker than a SATA drive on an older port.
- Plug and play — no driver install; Windows, macOS and Linux recognise the drive the moment it connects.
- Portable boot use — some users run a portable operating system from the drive, though support depends on the computer.
Compatibility
- NVMe drives with a single notch, known as M key — the type fitted in most laptops sold in recent years.
- M.2 SATA drives, usually with two notches, known as B and M key — common in older ultrabooks and some desktop builds.
- Standard M.2 lengths — check the four-digit size code on your drive's label and confirm the fit with our team on WhatsApp.
- Not for mSATA or 2.5-inch drives — these older formats use different connectors and need their own cases.
- Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and Linux — format the drive as exFAT to share it between Windows and Mac without conversion.
- Phones and tablets — Android devices with USB storage support can open files, though some may not power NVMe drives.
Build and Design
- Compact shell — small and light enough for a shirt pocket, laptop sleeve or camera bag.
- No moving parts — the flash storage inside handles knocks and vibration far better than a spinning hard drive.
- Heat during long copies — fast NVMe drives warm up while transferring large folders; that is normal and the shell helps shed it.
- Drive held in place — fixed with a screw or clip, so it does not shift inside the case while you travel.
- Reusable case — swap in a different M.2 drive whenever you upgrade, so the enclosure outlives any one SSD.
Inclusions and Support
- Enclosure shell with internal M.2 slot — ready for your drive the moment you open the box.
- Connecting cable — links the case to your computer; confirm its plug type on WhatsApp if your laptop has only USB-C ports.
- SSD not included — reuse an old M.2 drive or buy one separately; the case ships empty.
- 6-month warranty — covers manufacturing defects in the enclosure; the drive you fit carries its own maker's cover.
- Fit check in store — bring your SSD and our team confirms it seats properly before you pay.
- Pay-on-arrival delivery — inspect the case when it reaches you, then pay.
Package Contents
The Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure arrives sealed, with the enclosure shell, its internal M.2 slot and a cable to connect it to your computer. The box holds no SSD, so you supply the M.2 drive yourself, whether it is an old drive from an upgraded laptop or a new one. Mascom International sells M.2 SSDs separately if you need one. Bring your drive to the counter and we will fit it and test the case with you.
Warranty
The Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure carries a 6-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects in the enclosure under normal use. Claims go through our Nairobi CBD service desk at Old Mutual Building, where our team checks the case and handles the repair or replacement.
Where to Buy the Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure in Kenya
The Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure is waiting at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your M.2 drive and a laptop, and we will fit and test the enclosure while you watch. The case colour depends on the current batch, so confirm the finish on WhatsApp before ordering.
Send us a message or call:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, and major towns such as Nakuru, Eldoret, Kakamega and Mombasa receive orders within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your enclosure is protected by the 6-month warranty above. At Mascom International, we stand behind honest specifications, fair and accurate pricing, and after-sales help from a store you can visit.
