Lexar
Lexar NM620 256GB
A entry-level ssd for PC builders, leading with 256 GB.
33/100
256 GB3500 MB/sNVMe 1.41300 MB/sM.2 2280PCIe 4.0
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Why we rate it
- Above-average warranty
- Scores 33/100
- Below-average capacity
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Lexar NM620 256GB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity256 GB
Form factorM.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe 1.4
PCIe generationPCIe 4.0
PCIe lanes4
ProtocolNVMe 1.4
Sequential performance
Sequential read3500 MB/s
Sequential write1300 MB/s
Controller and NAND
NAND typeTLC
Endurance and reliability
Warranty5 years
More specs
Interface PCIEPCIe 4.0 x4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowLexar NM620 256GB vs Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 1TB
Lexar NM620 256GBWD_BLACK SN850X 1TB
| LexarLexar NM620 256GBThis page | Western DigitalWD_BLACK SN850X 1TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33 /100 | 38 /100Better |
| Capacity | 256 GB | 1000 GBBetter |
| Seq read | 3500 MB/s | 7300 MB/sBetter |
| Seq write | 1300 MB/s | 6300 MB/sBetter |
| Interface | NVMe 1.4 | NVMe |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | — | 600 TBW |
Who it's for
Is the Lexar NM620 256GB 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.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Lexar NM620 256GB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 33/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Lexar NM620 256GB?
Its warranty stands out, and more is better here, so a higher figure is the stronger pick.
How does it compare to the KOOTION 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD PCIe 4.0?
The KOOTION 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD PCIe 4.0 scores 34/100 versus this one at 33/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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