Lexar NM610

While Lexar's NM610 PCI Express M.2 SSD posts strong benchmark results in some scenarios, its high cost per gigabyte and lower-end durability specs undermine its value proposition.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • High-speed PCIe Gen3x4 interface 2100MB/s read and 1600MB/s write - NVMe 1 3 supported
  • Get 3 5x the speed of a SATA-based SSD
  • Features LDPC (Low-Density Parity check) and 3D NAND Flash
  • Shock and vibration resistant with no moving parts
  • Three-year limited product support

PROS

+ Strong 4K read and write results in Crystal DiskMark tests

CONS

- Mixed performance
- High cost per gig for feature set
- Warranty just three years
- Low durability rating
- No software options

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on July 24, 2020
While Lexar's NM610 PCI Express M.2 SSD posts strong benchmark results in some scenarios, its high cost per gigabyte and lower-end durability specs undermine its value proposition.
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