Lexar
Lexar NM790 1TB · bare
PCIe 4.0 · 7400/6500 MB/s · 1TB
86
/ 100
From $90
VS
Crucial T705 4TB wins by 6
Crucial
Crucial T705 4TB
PCIe 5.0 · 14500/12700 MB/s · 4TB
92
/ 100
From $720
Specdex verdict
Crucial T705 4TB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Lexar NM790 1TB · bare lands at 86 and Crucial T705 4TB at 92. That puts Crucial T705 4TB ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Lexar NM790 1TB · bare if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Pick Crucial T705 4TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Lexar NM790 1TB · bare 86
vs 92 Crucial T705 4TB
Score breakdown
Lexar NM790 1TB · bare
86 read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84
Crucial T705 4TB
92 read 98
write 96
endurance 88
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Lexar NM790 1TB · bare | Crucial T705 4TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Capacity | 1TB | ▲ 4TB |
| Read/Write | 7400/6500 MB/s | 14500/12700 MB/s |
Lexar NM790 1TB · bare
Pros
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
- −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
- −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
- −Require heatsinks in many systems
Crucial T705 4TB
Pros
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
- −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
- −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
- −Require heatsinks in many systems
FAQ: Lexar NM790 1TB · bare vs Crucial T705 4TB
Which is better, Lexar NM790 1TB · bare or Crucial T705 4TB? +
Crucial T705 4TB scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Lexar NM790 1TB · bare worth the price? +
At $90, Lexar NM790 1TB · bare delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Is Crucial T705 4TB worth the price? +
At $720, Crucial T705 4TB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in read.
Does Lexar NM790 1TB · bare or Crucial T705 4TB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.