Lexar NM790 SSD
Best high-speed storage for gamers and demanding creative professionals.
This drive turns sluggish load times into a relic of the past, offering top-tier read speeds that make heavy gaming and creative workflows feel instantaneous. You sacrifice the premium branding of more expensive competitors, but you gain a reliable, high-performance workhorse that keeps your system cool under pressure.
$219.99
at
Adorama
Who it's for
- Gamers and creators needing rapid load times
- Laptop users prioritizing battery longevity and cool operation
- Budget-conscious buyers seeking high-end performance
Who should skip it
- Enterprise users requiring maximum drive longevity
- Professionals performing massive, continuous file transfers
- Console owners or PC builders lacking motherboard cooling
Performance breakdown
Sequential Read Speed
Blazing throughput that makes massive file transfers feel instantaneous.
Write Performance
Handles heavy creative workloads and large game installations with ease.
Thermal Management
Metal construction effectively dissipates heat during sustained, high-intensity tasks.
Installation Simplicity
Standard M.2 form factor ensures a quick, frustration-free upgrade process.
System Responsiveness
Drastically reduces boot times and eliminates lag in demanding applications.
Build Durability
Robust materials provide long-term reliability for your most critical data.
Key Specs
Capacity
1TB
Sequential Read Speed
7400 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed
6500 MB/s
Interface
NVMe PCIe Gen4
Form Factor
M.2 2280
Drive Type
SSD
Installation Type
Internal
Operating System Compatibility
Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS
Enclosure Type
Bare Drive
Dimensions
3.15 inches (L) x 0.87 inches (W)
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