Lexar
Lexar NM790 1TB
A entry-level pick in the ssds line-up, with 1000 GB up front.
39/100
1000 GB7400 MB/sNVMe 1.46500 MB/sM.2 2280Gen 4
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Why we rate it
- Host memory buffer
- Heatsink included
- PS5 compatible
- Above-average sequential write
- Below-average capacity
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Lexar NM790 1TB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity1000 GB
Capacity (TB)1 TB
Form factorM.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe 1.4
PCIe generationGen 4
Sequential performance
Sequential read7400 MB/s
Sequential write6500 MB/s
Controller and NAND
Host memory bufferYes
Features
Heatsink includedYes
PS5 compatibleYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowLexar NM790 1TB vs Samsung Samsung 990 PRO 1TB
Lexar NM790 1TBSamsung 990 PRO 1TB
| LexarLexar NM790 1TBThis page | SamsungSamsung 990 PRO 1TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39 /100 | 39 /100 |
| Capacity | 1000 GB | 1000 GB |
| Seq read | 7400 MB/s | 7450 MB/sBetter |
| Seq write | 6500 MB/s | 6900 MB/sBetter |
| Interface | NVMe 1.4 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | — | 600 TBW |
Who it's for
Is the Lexar NM790 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 NM790 1TB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 39/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Lexar NM790 1TB?
Its host memory buffer stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Fikwot FX815 2TB SSD?
The Fikwot FX815 2TB SSD scores 40/100 versus this one at 39/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
