Lexar
Lexar NM790 2TB
The Lexar NM790 2TB lands as a entry-level ssd, built around 2000 GB.
36/100
2000 GB7400 MB/sNVMe 1.46500 MB/sM.2 2280
£260best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Above-average sequential write
- Scores 36/100
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Lexar NM790 2TB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity2000 GB
Form factorM.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe 1.4
Sequential performance
Sequential read7400 MB/s
Sequential write6500 MB/s
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowLexar NM790 2TB vs Samsung Samsung 990 EVO Plus
Lexar NM790 2TBSamsung 990 EVO Plus
| LexarLexar NM790 2TBThis page | SamsungSamsung 990 EVO Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36 /100 | 39 /100Better |
| Capacity | 2000 GB | 4000 GBBetter |
| Seq read | 7400 MB/sBetter | 7150 MB/s |
| Seq write | 6500 MB/s | — |
| Interface | NVMe 1.4 | NVMe 2.0 |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 |
Who it's for
Is the Lexar NM790 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.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Lexar NM790 2TB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 36/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Lexar NM790 2TB?
Its sequential write stands out, and more is better here, so a higher figure is the stronger pick.
How does it compare to the BIWIN Black Opal NV7400 1TB?
The BIWIN Black Opal NV7400 1TB scores 37/100 versus this one at 36/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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