Lexar
Lexar EQ790 2TB
The Lexar EQ790 2TB lands as a entry-level ssd, built around 2000 GB.
43/100
2000 GB7000 MB/sNVMe 1.46500 MB/sM.2 2280PCIe 4.0
£210best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Heatsink included
- PS5 compatible
- Above-average capacity (tb)
- Above-average sequential write
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Lexar EQ790 2TB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity2000 GB
Capacity (TB)2 TB
Form factorM.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe 1.4
PCIe generationPCIe 4.0
PCIe lanes4
ProtocolNVMe 1.4
Sequential performance
Sequential read7000 MB/s
Sequential write6500 MB/s
Controller and NAND
NAND typeTLC
Endurance and reliability
Warranty5 years
Features
Heatsink includedYes
PS5 compatibleYes
More specs
Interface PCIEPCIe 4.0 x4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowLexar EQ790 2TB vs Samsung Samsung 990 PRO Heatsink SSD 2TB
Lexar EQ790 2TBSamsung 990 PRO Heatsink SSD 2TB
| LexarLexar EQ790 2TBThis page | SamsungSamsung 990 PRO Heatsink SSD 2TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43 /100 | 43 /100 |
| Capacity | 2000 GB | 2000 GB |
| Seq read | 7000 MB/s | 7450 MB/sBetter |
| Seq write | 6500 MB/s | 6900 MB/sBetter |
| Interface | NVMe 1.4 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 |
| TBW | — | 1200 TBW |
Who it's for
Is the Lexar EQ790 2TB 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 EQ790 2TB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 43/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Lexar EQ790 2TB?
Its heatsink included stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the SanDisk Portable SSD 2TB?
The SanDisk Portable SSD 2TB scores 44/100 versus this one at 43/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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