Lexar
The Lexar NS100 256 GB is a budget‑friendly 2.5‑inch SATA III SSD that offers up to 520 MB/s sequential reads, lightweight construction, and solid endurance for everyday computing tasks.
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$34.22
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$25.18
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$18.49
Highest
$36.05
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Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers are scarce, but product pages position the Lexar NS100 as a reliable, entry‑level SATA SSD for older systems, emphasizing its adequate read speed, shock resistance, and efficiency over HDDs while noting the lack of NVMe support and limited warranty compared with some rivals.
What Users Say
Everyday users appreciate the noticeable speed boost over HDDs, the easy installation, and the low power draw, but they often mention the missing write‑speed details and the modest 256 GB capacity as drawbacks for modern workloads.
Common Complaints
Missing write‑speed information, limited 256 GB capacity for larger media collections, and lack of NVMe support that restricts performance on newer platforms.
How It Compares
vs. Crucial BX500 256GB
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Disadvantages
Choose Lexar for better endurance; choose Crucial if marginally higher read speed is a priority.
vs. WD Blue SA510 256GB
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Disadvantages
WD is preferable for users valuing warranty length; Lexar is better for higher endurance at a lower cost.
vs. Kingston A400 256GB
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Lexar offers a lighter, more durable option, making it the better choice for portable upgrades.
