Lexar
Lexar NM790 2TB
A entry-level ssd for PC builders, leading with 2000 GB.
41/100
2000 GB7400 MB/sNVMe 1.46500 MB/s1500 TBWM.2 2280
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Why we rate it
- DRAM cache
- Host memory buffer
- PS5 compatible
- Above-average capacity (tb)
- 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
Capacity (TB)2 TB
Form factorM.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe 1.4
PCIe generationPCIe 4.0
PCIe lanes4
ProtocolNVMe 1.4
Sequential performance
Sequential read7400 MB/s
Sequential write6500 MB/s
Controller and NAND
NAND typeTLC
DRAM cacheYes
Host memory bufferYes
Endurance and reliability
Endurance1500 TBW
Warranty5 years
Features
PS5 compatibleYes
More specs
Interface PCIEPCIe 4.0 x4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowLexar NM790 2TB vs Acer Acer Predator GM6 2TB
Lexar NM790 2TBAcer Predator GM6 2TB
| LexarLexar NM790 2TBThis page | AcerAcer Predator GM6 2TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41 /100 | 41 /100 |
| Capacity | 2000 GB | 2000 GB |
| Seq read | 7400 MB/sBetter | 7200 MB/s |
| Seq write | 6500 MB/sBetter | 6200 MB/s |
| Interface | NVMe 1.4 | NVMe 2.0 |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | 1500 TBW | — |
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 41/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Lexar NM790 2TB?
Its dram cache stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Crucial T710 1TB?
The Crucial T710 1TB scores 42/100 versus this one at 41/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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