Lexar
Lexar ARES 1TB
A entry-level ssd for PC builders, leading with 1000 GB.
35/100
1000 GB7400 MB/sNVMe6500 MB/sM.2 2280
£150best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Above-average sequential write
- Scores 35/100
- Below-average capacity
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Lexar ARES 1TB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity1000 GB
Form factorM.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe
Sequential performance
Sequential read7400 MB/s
Sequential write6500 MB/s
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowLexar ARES 1TB vs Samsung Samsung 990 EVO Plus
Lexar ARES 1TBSamsung 990 EVO Plus
| LexarLexar ARES 1TBThis page | SamsungSamsung 990 EVO Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35 /100 | 39 /100Better |
| Capacity | 1000 GB | 4000 GBBetter |
| Seq read | 7400 MB/sBetter | 7150 MB/s |
| Seq write | 6500 MB/s | — |
| Interface | NVMe | NVMe 2.0 |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 |
Who it's for
Is the Lexar ARES 1TB right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable ssd for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier ssd is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Lexar ARES 1TB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 35/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Lexar ARES 1TB?
Its sequential write stands out, and more is better here, so a higher figure is the stronger pick.
How does it compare to the Lexar NM790 2TB?
The Lexar NM790 2TB scores 36/100 versus this one at 35/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
