Lexar NM790

The Lexar NM790 internal SSD provides good value, notching above-par benchmark results and coming in at capacities up to 4TB, making it worth considering for a cost-effective storage upgrade.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • [512GB] Exceptional performance up to 7200MB/s read, 4400MB/s write; 500TBW
  • 2x faster than PCIe Gen 3 SSDs
  • Up to 40% less power consumption than DRAM cache-enabled PCIe Gen 4 SSDs
  • Host Memory Buffer (HMB) 3.0 activates the DRAM cache function of your device for a smoother transfer speed and seamless performance
  • Designed for hardcore gamers, professionals, and creators
  • Compatible with PlayStation5
  • Five-year limited warranty

PROS

+ Competitive pricing for a PCI Express 4.0 SSD
+ Available in capacities up to 4TB
+ High durability (TBW) rating, especially at smaller capacities
+ Strong PCMark 10 Overall and trace performance

CONS

- Lacks heat sink
- Does not support hardware-based encryption

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on August 02, 2023
The Lexar NM790 internal SSD provides good value, notching above-par benchmark results and coming in at capacities up to 4TB, making it worth considering for a cost-effective storage upgrade.
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By TechAdvisor on May 29, 2023
The Lexar NM790 demonstrates just how far Gen 4 NVMe drives have come. It’s affordable, an excellent all-around performer, and boasts exceptional power conservation and good thermal control. All that’s missing is hardware encryption and a 4TB model.
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By TechAdvisor on May 31, 2023
La unidad NM790 de Lexar demuestra lo lejos que han llegado las unidades NVMe Gen 4. Es asequible y ofrece un excelente rendimiento general. Es asequible, ofrece un excelente rendimiento general y cuenta con una excepcional conservación de la energía y un buen control térmico. Solo le falta el cifrado por
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