- Is this a good upgrade from a laptop hard drive?
- Yes, for a machine with a 2.5-inch SATA bay. Boot times and app loading improve sharply, and it runs silent. Check that your laptop takes a 7mm 2.5-inch drive before buying.
- How does it compare with an NVMe SSD?
- It is slower. SATA tops out near 550 MB/s, while NVMe drives reach several times that. If your board has an M.2 slot, an NVMe drive gives more for similar money.
- Does the DRAM-less design matter?
- For everyday use, little. For large sustained writes, such as video editing or big game installs, write speed falls off more than on DRAM-equipped drives.
- Will it fit a desktop?
- Yes, in any 2.5-inch bay or with a 3.5-inch adapter bracket. It connects to a standard SATA data and power cable.
- What is in the box?
- The drive itself. Expect to supply a SATA cable, mounting screws or bracket, and cloning software if you plan to migrate an existing system.
- Is it worth it over a cheaper SATA rival?
- Only if the brand and support matter to you. Performance is close to other budget SATA drives, so compare endurance ratings and warranty terms.
- Where is the Lexar LNS100-2TRB NS100 2TB SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive cheapest?
- At Adorama, for $49.99, 81% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Lexar LNS100-2TRB NS100 2TB SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive?
- 8 stores we checked sell it, including Adorama, Newegg, Best Buy, Gotodirect, Grooves-Inc.com.