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Lexar NQ100 1TB Internal SSD | 2.5-Inch SATA III | 550MB/s Read, 500MB/s Write
Replace an ageing hard disk and cut Windows boot times for laptops and desktops across Kenya
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Lexar NQ100 1TB Internal SSD is now available at Mascom International for KSh 18,500, ready to upgrade any laptop or desktop with a 2.5-inch SATA bay. This 2.5-inch drive uses the SATA III 6Gb/s interface, reads at up to 550MB/s, and writes at up to 500MB/s. The Lexar NQ100 holds a full 1TB of files, photos, and applications on 3D NAND flash with no moving parts. You can collect the Lexar NQ100 at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for countrywide delivery.
The Lexar NQ100 1TB is built for Kenyans reviving older machines that have slowed to a crawl on a spinning hard drive. IT technicians and computer repair shops across Nairobi CBD fit this drive to cut Windows boot times from minutes to seconds. University students at JKUAT, Kenyatta University, and the University of Nairobi gain room for coursework, films, and project files without buying a new laptop. Small business owners running QuickBooks or heavy spreadsheets get quicker load times. The 1TB capacity replaces a 128GB or 256GB drive that fills up within months.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya, Mascom International tests every Lexar NQ100 1TB before it leaves the store and ships it with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you pay only after the drive reaches you. Users consistently report that swapping a hard drive for the NQ100 turns a five-year-old laptop into a machine that opens apps in seconds. The drive carries a 1500G shock rating and resists vibration, so it survives a daily bag commute on Nairobi matatus. At Mascom International, we're seeing steady demand from cyber cafes and repair shops stocking the NQ100 in bulk.
Common Questions About theLexar NQ100 1TB
Is the Lexar NQ100 1TB SSD worth KSh 18,500 in Kenya?
At KSh 18,500, the Lexar NQ100 1TB SSD gives you one terabyte of solid-state storage for the price many shops charge for half that capacity. A SATA SSD like this remains the cheapest way to make an older laptop feel new again. You get faster boot-ups, quicker app launches, and silent operation with no spinning disk. For students, repair shops, and small offices in Kenya stretching a budget, the 1TB NQ100 offers more storage per shilling than most rival SATA drives.
Will the Lexar NQ100 fit my laptop or desktop?
The Lexar NQ100 fits almost any laptop or desktop with a free 2.5-inch SATA bay, which covers most machines built in the last fifteen years. It uses the standard SATA III 6Gb/s connector and a 7mm-thick 2.5-inch body. It will not fit M.2 or NVMe slots, so check your machine first. Many slim laptops and all desktops with a 2.5-inch slot accept it directly. For a desktop 3.5-inch bay, a cheap mounting bracket holds the drive in place.
How much faster is the NQ100 than a hard drive?
A hard drive reads data at roughly 80 to 160MB/s, while the Lexar NQ100 reads at up to 550MB/s, three to six times quicker. In practice, Windows boots in under 20 seconds instead of two minutes. Programs like Chrome, Word, and QuickBooks open almost instantly. File copies that once took ten minutes finish in under two. The jump comes from solid-state flash with no spinning platter or moving read head, so there is no delay waiting for a disk to spin up.
What is the difference between SATA and NVMe, and which do I need?
SATA and NVMe are two ways a drive connects to your computer. The Lexar NQ100 is a SATA drive, which works in the 2.5-inch bay found in nearly every laptop and desktop. NVMe drives are smaller M.2 sticks that slot directly onto the motherboard and run several times quicker, but many older machines lack an M.2 slot. If your laptop only has a 2.5-inch bay, SATA is your route, and the NQ100 is among the better-value 1TB SATA choices in Kenya.
How do I install the Lexar NQ100 and move my files?
Installing the Lexar NQ100 takes about 15 minutes. Open your laptop or desktop, slot the drive into the 2.5-inch bay, and connect the SATA data and power cables. To keep your existing Windows and files, use free cloning software such as Macrium Reflect Free with a SATA-to-USB cable, then swap the old drive out. For a clean start, install Windows fresh onto the NQ100. Any computer repair shop in Nairobi CBD, including the technicians near Mascom International, can handle the swap for a small fee.
How long does the Lexar NQ100 last?
The Lexar NQ100 is rated for years of daily use through its terabytes-written endurance and a 3-year limited manufacturer warranty. With no moving parts, it avoids the mechanical wear that kills spinning hard drives. The drive also survives a 1500G shock and constant vibration, so it holds up to daily transport in a laptop bag. For a typical student, office worker, or home user writing a few gigabytes per day, the NQ100 will outlast the laptop it sits inside.
Does the Lexar NQ100 come with a warranty?
Yes. The Lexar NQ100 1TB carries a 3-year limited warranty from Lexar, the longest cover of any storage type Mascom International stocks. Mascom International adds its own after-sales support from the Nairobi CBD service desk, so any faulty unit is handled locally without shipping the drive abroad. Keep your receipt as proof of purchase. This 3-year term is far longer than the 6-month cover on cables and cases, reflecting the reliability of solid-state storage with no mechanical parts to fail.
Can I use the NQ100 1TB for gaming and large media files?
Yes, the 1TB Lexar NQ100 handles gaming libraries and large media well as a storage drive. One terabyte holds roughly 15 to 20 modern games, thousands of photos, or hundreds of hours of 1080p video. SATA load speeds of 550MB/s cut in-game level loading compared with a hard drive, though NVMe drives load a little quicker. For editing 4K footage or storing a film collection, the NQ100 gives you cheap, quiet bulk space next to a faster boot drive. Many Kenyan gamers add it as a second drive.
Technical Specifications
Storage Speed and Interface
- SATA III 6Gb/s interface delivers up to 550MB/s read speed, cutting Windows boot times to under 20 seconds
- Write speeds reach up to 500MB/s, so saving large files and installing programs finishes far quicker than a hard drive
- The 550MB/s sequential read sits at the SATA interface ceiling, the most a 2.5-inch SATA drive can reach
- 3D NAND flash with no platter removes the seek delay that slows every mechanical hard drive
- Random 4K read and write handle dozens of small files at once for quick app launches
- Backward compatible with older SATA II ports, running at that port's slower speed if needed
Capacity and Flash Architecture
- Full 1TB (1000GB) capacity stores roughly 15 to 20 games, 250,000 photos, or 500 hours of video
- 3D NAND TLC flash stacks memory cells vertically, raising density and lowering the cost per gigabyte
- One terabyte replaces small 128GB or 256GB drives that fill within months of normal use
- Usable space after formatting is around 931GB, the standard result of how drives count bytes
- Part of a range spanning 240GB to 1.92TB, letting you match capacity to your budget
- Single-sided 2.5-inch board keeps the drive thin enough for slim laptop bays
Compatibility and Installation
- Standard 2.5-inch form factor fits the drive bay in nearly every laptop and desktop made since 2010
- The 7mm-thick body slides into both 7mm and 9.5mm bays, the two common laptop sizes
- Not compatible with M.2 or NVMe slots, so confirm your machine has a SATA bay first
- A 2.5-to-3.5-inch mounting bracket, sold cheaply, adapts the drive to desktop tower bays
- Works with Windows, macOS, and Linux without extra drivers once connected to a SATA port
- Free cloning tools copy your existing system across, avoiding a full Windows reinstall
Durability and Daily Reliability
- 1500G shock resistance protects your data if the laptop is knocked or dropped in a bag
- Vibration resistance across all axes keeps the drive stable during daily matatu and boda boda commutes
- No moving parts removes the spinning platters and read heads that fail in older hard drives
- Solid-state design runs cooler and quieter, easing heat inside cramped laptop chassis
- Tested in Lexar Quality Labs for compatibility and reliability before leaving the factory
- Sealed casing resists the dust common on Nairobi and upcountry roads
Endurance and Energy Efficiency
- A 3-year limited manufacturer warranty from Lexar covers hardware faults under normal use
- Terabytes-written endurance rating supports years of daily reading and writing for typical users
- Lower power draw than a spinning hard drive extends laptop battery life between charges
- No spin-up time means the drive responds the instant your system requests a file
- Energy-efficient flash produces less heat, reducing fan noise on quiet office desks
- Long endurance suits cyber cafes and repair shops running drives through heavy daily workloads
Package Contents
The Lexar NQ100 1TB ships in its retail packaging with the following:
- Lexar NQ100 1TB 2.5-inch SATA III solid-state drive
- Product documentation and warranty leaflet
Note:Internal SATA SSDs ship as the bare drive only. SATA data cables, power cables, mounting screws, and 2.5-to-3.5-inch brackets are not included, since most laptops and desktops already provide them. Mascom International stocks SATA cables and mounting brackets separately if your build needs them.
Warranty
The Lexar NQ100 1TB carries a 3-year limited manufacturer warranty from Lexar, covering hardware faults under normal use. Mascom International handles any claim directly from its Nairobi CBD service desk, so you avoid shipping the drive abroad. Keep your purchase receipt as proof of cover.
Where to Buy the Lexar NQ100 1TB SSD in Kenya
The Lexar NQ100 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 collect the drive or have our technicians fit it for you. Available finish: gray, 2.5-inch standard form factor.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the Lexar NQ100 1TB across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, you pay only when the drive reaches you. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret receive the drive within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The Lexar NQ100 1TB carries a 3-year limited manufacturer warranty, backed by our Nairobi CBD service desk. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications, current pricing, and dependable after-sales support on every solid-state drive we stock.
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