--- title: "Flash Drive and Memory Card Guide for Kenya | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/sandisk-flash-drive-and-memory-card-which-to-buy-kenya description: "How to choose a flash drive or memory card in Kenya: size, speed class, USB 3 vs USB 2, microSD for phones and CCTV, and how to avoid fake capacity. Live prices, free Nairobi delivery over KES 5,000 and 7-day returns." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/sandisk-flash-drive-and-memory-card-which-to-buy-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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Pick the size and speed for the job, and buy from a trusted seller to avoid fake capacity. Would you trust your work, your photos and your income to a machine with no warranty? Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Choose capacity and speed for the job. - Use high-endurance cards for CCTV and dashcams. - USB 3 drives are much faster than USB 2. Quick answer Flash drives suit moving files, microSD cards suit phones, cameras and CCTV recorders, and SD cards suit cameras. Choose a capacity for your files and a speed that suits the job (higher speed classes for video). Fake capacity cards are common; buy from a trusted seller, and test a new card before you rely on it. 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Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - Choose capacity and speed for the job. - Use high-endurance cards for CCTV and dashcams. - USB 3 drives are much faster than USB 2. - Test new cards for fake capacity. ## What to look for before you buy | Use | Choice | | --- | --- | | Move files | USB flash drive (USB 3) | | Phone | microSD of enough size | | CCTV, dashcam | High-endurance microSD | | Camera video | High speed class SD | ## Best prices in stock today Prices update live from the Qyvea store. Tap any product to see full specs, stock and delivery options, or [ask us on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244) for a recommendation. ## Why buy from Qyvea ### Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea - **Genuine branded products** sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product) - **7-day returns and exchanges**; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund - **Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card**; refunds go back the same way - **Free delivery in Nairobi** on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya - **Delivered to your door**, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews ([bought from us? leave a review](https://g.page/r/CY2LNNqrlgV5EBM/review)) - **Talk to a person** on WhatsApp [0113 301 244](https://wa.me/254113301244), usually within 30 minutes Full details: [return & refund policy](https://qyvea.co.ke/return-policy). ## Frequently asked questions What does speed class mean? It is the minimum write speed; higher classes suit video recording. How do I spot a fake card? Buy from a trusted seller and test it with a capacity-checking tool before storing important files. Can I use any microSD in a CCTV camera? Use a high-endurance card made for continuous recording. USB 2 or USB 3? USB 3 is much faster if your computer supports it. ## Why customers choose Qyvea **Genuine brands**: Manufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box. **One team, start to finish**: The people who advise you also install and support it. **Fast answers**: WhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi. **Easy to buy**: Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000. **Risk taken off you**: 7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations. **Customers say so**: Rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews. **Your next step takes one minute:** send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs. ## Related articles [Shopping Guides · Guide Which Keyboard and Mouse Should I Buy for Office Work? 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