LEXAR NS100 256GB, 2.5”, SATA (6Gb/s) SSD

LEXAR NS100 256GB is a basic 2.5" SATA SSD, which is an excellent upgrade from an old mechanical drive or a small system SSD. You get a capacity of 256GB and speeds up to 520MB/s read and 440MB/s write, fully sufficient for fast Windows startup, programs, and lighter games. The interface is standard SATA 3 (6Gb/s), making it compatible with widely used motherboards and laptops. The black casing and lack of RGB lighting keep it functional and unobtrusive in the case – the focus is on practicality.

What you get
With this drive, you can comfortably organize a compact system configuration: Windows, your main programs, browsers, and a few heavier games fit into 256GB, without wondering what to delete every day. A read speed of up to 520MB/s means significantly faster loading of the operating system and applications compared to a classic HDD. Write speeds of up to 440MB/s help with installations, file copying, and working with archives and projects. The memory is NAND flash, which provides significantly lower latency and quieter, cooler operation compared to mechanical drives. The standard 2.5" form factor and SATA 3 interface give you an easy plug-and-play upgrade for a desktop computer or laptop.

• Capacity of 256GB, suitable for a system drive with space for the operating system, applications, and a few main games.
• Read speed of up to 520MB/s, which accelerates Windows startup and reduces the loading time for programs and games.
• Write speed of up to 440MB/s, ensuring faster copying, installation, and working with larger files.
• Uses NAND flash memory for low latency, silent operation, and significantly better response compared to HDD.
• Standard 2.5" form factor, which fits without issue in most desktop configurations and a large part of laptops.
• SATA 3 interface with transfer up to 6Gb/s, providing the maximum of SATA SSD capabilities in mass-market systems.
• 36-month warranty from manufacturer LEXAR for more worry-free long-term use.

Who it is suitable for
This SSD is suitable if you want a budget but noticeable upgrade from a hard drive or a slower older SSD – for an office machine, home PC, or an older laptop. It is also a good choice for a system drive in a budget gaming build, where data and additional games are on a second, larger drive. If you plan to keep huge libraries of games, 4K video, or many projects, a larger capacity will be more convenient.

The combination of 256GB capacity, stable SATA speeds, and a 36-month warranty makes the Lexar NS100 a practical choice for a cheap but meaningful upgrade to your system.