Transcend StoreJet 25M3 2TB is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 17,500, brand new and sealed. Inside is a 2.5-inch hard disk on a USB 3.1 Gen 1 connection rated at 5Gbps, wrapped in Transcend's three-stage shock protection. Our stock is part number TS2TSJ25M3S, the iron gray finish. The Transcend StoreJet 25M3 runs on power from your computer's USB port, weighs 185g and keeps the same 16.1mm thickness as the 1TB model despite twice the space. Come and handle one at Mascom International, First Floor of the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Designed for photographers, small business owners and IT staff, the Transcend StoreJet 25M3 2TB handles the archive that has outgrown a laptop. A wedding photographer with a full season of shoots, an accountant holding five years of client ledgers, or a family keeping every child's school photo all hit the same wall: the laptop fills up, and one failed disk would erase everything. This drive moves that archive off the laptop and keeps it in a case that tolerates rough handling. Transcend Elite, the free companion software, adds scheduled folder copies, AES encryption and a disk lock for sensitive records.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that stock a single plain drive at each size, Mascom International carries the Transcend StoreJet 25M3 alongside the WD My Passport, Seagate Expansion and Toshiba Canvio ranges, so you can compare them side by side. The Transcend StoreJet 25M3 earns its place with a silicone rubber jacket, an internal suspension damper and a MIL-STD-810G drop rating. At Mascom International, we're seeing photographers and office managers choose it for drives that leave the building. Walk in to compare models, or message us on WhatsApp and pay when the drive reaches your door.
Common Questions About the Transcend StoreJet 25M3
What is the Transcend StoreJet 25M3 2TB price in Kenya?
The Transcend StoreJet 25M3 2TB sells for KSh 17,500, brand new and sealed, at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That figure includes our 6-month warranty, Transcend's three-year limited warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery across Kenya. It costs KSh 5,500 more than the 1TB version for twice the space, and KSh 14,500 less than the 4TB version. Per gigabyte, the 2TB works out to about KSh 8.75, against KSh 12 on the 1TB.
Should I buy the Transcend StoreJet 25M3 2TB or the StoreJet 25H3 2TB?
Both Transcend drives cost KSh 17,500 at Mascom International and use the same USB 3.1 Gen 1 connection, so the choice comes down to the casing. The Transcend StoreJet 25M3 wraps the disk in a soft silicone rubber jacket over an internal suspension damper, which grips surfaces and cushions knocks. The StoreJet 25H3 uses a hard outer shell with an anti-slip textured finish. Pick the 25M3 if you like a rubbery, grippy feel and the iron gray look; pick the 25H3 if you prefer a firmer shell. Hold both in store first.
What happens to the Transcend StoreJet 25M3 if a KPLC power cut hits during a transfer?
On a laptop running on battery, a KPLC power cut changes nothing, because the Transcend StoreJet 25M3 draws its power from the laptop's USB port. On a desktop without a UPS, the computer shuts off, and any file being copied at that moment may be left incomplete or damaged. Files already finished are normally untouched. Copy again after power returns, and use Safely Remove before unplugging. Transcend's free RecoveRx tool can help recover files lost by mistake. For desktops in Industrial Area offices, a UPS is the real fix.
Who should buy the Transcend StoreJet 25M3 2TB, and who should pass on it?
The Transcend StoreJet 25M3 2TB suits anyone with between one and about 1.8TB of files who carries the drive between home, office and clients. Photographers, accountants and families with large photo libraries fit well. Pass on it if your drive never leaves a desk, because the WD My Passport 2TB costs KSh 16,500, KSh 1,000 less, without the rubber jacket. Pass too if you need fast video editing from the drive; a portable SSD suits that. If your files are under 700GB, the 1TB version at KSh 12,000 saves money.
Is the Transcend StoreJet 25M3 2TB good for wedding photographers and videographers?
The Transcend StoreJet 25M3 2TB works well as an archive and delivery drive for photographers, not as a live editing drive. Windows shows about 1.8TB usable, enough for roughly 95 hours of 4K video at 350MB a minute. RAW photo files are several times larger than phone pictures, so judge by your own folder sizes. Many Nairobi photographers shooting weddings in Naivasha or Nanyuki keep one copy at the studio and one on a rugged drive. The rubber jacket protects that second copy on the drive home.
How does the one-touch backup button on the StoreJet 25M3 work?
The button on the Transcend StoreJet 25M3 starts a backup of folders you choose in Transcend Elite, the free app for Windows and macOS. Set the folders once, such as Documents, Desktop and Pictures, then press the button whenever you plug in. Elite copies those folders to the drive without you dragging files by hand. The same button also lets you reconnect the drive to a PC without pulling the cable. Without Elite installed, the button does nothing, but the drive still works like a normal disk.
Can a small business use the Transcend StoreJet 25M3 2TB for accounting records?
A small business can use the Transcend StoreJet 25M3 2TB as an encrypted, offline copy of its accounting files. Exported ledgers, KRA eTIMS invoices, payroll sheets and M-Pesa statements take up little space, so 2TB holds many years of them alongside scanned receipts. Turn on AES encryption in Transcend Elite so a lost drive does not expose client data. Keep the drive away from the office between backups, so a fire or break-in does not take both copies. A weekly copy every Friday is a simple routine to start with.
Why buy a hard drive instead of a portable SSD at 2TB?
The answer is price per gigabyte: the Transcend StoreJet 25M3 2TB costs KSh 17,500, while the SanDisk Portable SSD E30 2TB costs KSh 31,000 and the Lexar SL500 2TB costs KSh 32,000. The SSDs are rated at up to 800MBps and 2000MBps, far faster than any spinning disk. They also have no moving parts. For archives and weekly backups, though, speed matters less than space per shilling. Choose an SSD if you edit video from the drive daily; choose the 25M3 if it mostly stores finished work.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Capacity
- 2TB on a 2.5-inch hard disk — about 1.8TB appears in Windows, enough for roughly 650,000 phone photos.
- About 250 hours of 1080p video — based on 130MB a minute, so a full year of event recordings fits.
- Roughly 95 hours of 4K video at 350MB a minute — useful as a delivery and archive drive for videographers.
- USB 3.1 Gen 1 connection rated at 5Gbps — the link speed, while the spinning disk sets actual transfer pace.
- Part number TS2TSJ25M3S — the iron gray 2TB model, worth quoting when you message us to order.
- About KSh 8.75 per gigabyte — a lower cost per gigabyte than the 1TB version at KSh 12.
Compatibility and Connection
- Supports Windows 7 and later — from older accounts office desktops to current Windows 11 laptops.
- Supports macOS 10.10 and later — format the drive as exFAT if it moves between Mac and Windows machines.
- Micro USB socket on the drive with a USB Type-A plug at the far end — the common port on laptops and desktops.
- Draws 5V from the USB port — needs no power brick or wall socket, so it works anywhere your laptop does, including on battery.
- Older USB 2.0 ports still work — transfers simply run slower than on a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port.
- Laptops with USB-C ports only — a small USB-C to USB-A adapter connects the cable, and the drive then behaves exactly the same.
Build and Shock Protection
- Stage one, silicone rubber jacket — wraps the whole case to cushion bumps and stop the drive sliding off tables.
- Stage two, suspension damper — sits inside the case and absorbs impact energy before it reaches the disk.
- Stage three, reinforced casing — a hard inner shell holding the 2.5-inch disk firmly in place.
- Drop-tested to MIL-STD-810G method 516.6 — a US military method, run with the drive switched off.
- Same 129.5 x 80.8 x 16.1mm size and 185g weight as the 1TB — twice the space with no extra bulk.
- Runs between 5°C and 55°C — covers air-conditioned studios and hot, unventilated offices alike.
Software and Security
- Transcend Elite backup — schedule or trigger copies of chosen folders from the drive's button.
- One-touch button — starts a backup, and also remounts the drive on a PC without unplugging.
- AES encryption — protects client files with a password, so a lost drive does not leak records.
- Disk lock — prevents anyone from opening the drive until the right password is typed in, even on another computer.
- Cloud backup option inside Elite — keeps an online copy of selected folders as a third safeguard.
- RecoveRx — Transcend's free Windows and Mac tool for bringing back files deleted by accident.
Inclusions and Support
- Free software from Transcend — Elite for Windows, macOS and Android, plus RecoveRx for Windows and Mac.
- No licence fees — both programs download free from Transcend, with nothing to renew each year.
- Transcend three-year limited warranty — stated by the maker on its own specification page, separate from the store's cover.
- Mascom International 6-month warranty — handled face to face at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
- CE, UKCA, FCC, BSMI, KC, EAC and RCM certifications — the drive meets safety rules in many countries.
- Taiwan Excellence 2018 and Best Storage Solution 2017 awards — recognition for the StoreJet 25M3 design.
Package Contents
Inside the box you get the Transcend StoreJet 25M3 2TB in iron gray and a USB cable that runs from the drive's Micro USB socket to a Type-A port on your computer. There is no power adapter, because the drive takes its power from the USB port. Transcend Elite and RecoveRx download free from Transcend's website. Owners of USB-C only laptops will need a USB-C to USB-A adapter for the connection.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the Transcend StoreJet 25M3 with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street. Transcend also gives the drive its own three-year limited warranty. Please keep your purchase receipt.
Buying the Transcend StoreJet 25M3 from Mascom International
Find the Transcend StoreJet 25M3 2TB at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your laptop and copy a test folder onto it before you buy. Our TS2TSJ25M3S stock is iron gray, and Transcend also offers a military green 2TB, so confirm the colour available on WhatsApp first.
To order or ask a question, use:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Every order is pay-on-arrival, to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, and buyers in Mombasa, Nakuru, Naivasha, Nanyuki and Machakos receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. The drive carries the warranty described above. You get straight answers on what a hard drive can and cannot do, prices that match the shelf, and a service desk you can walk into long after the sale.
