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Lexar NM790 2TB — PCIe 4.0 · 7400/6500 MB/s · 2TB
Lexar

Lexar NM790 2TB

PCIe 4.0 · 7400/6500 MB/s · 2TB

86
/ 100
From $180
VS
Crucial T700 1TB wins by 6
Crucial T700 1TB — PCIe 5.0 · 12400/11800 MB/s · 1TB
Crucial

Crucial T700 1TB

PCIe 5.0 · 12400/11800 MB/s · 1TB

92
/ 100
From $180
Specdex verdict

Crucial T700 1TB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Lexar NM790 2TB lands at 86 and Crucial T700 1TB at 92. That puts Crucial T700 1TB ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Lexar NM790 2TB if…

  • ✓M.2 NVMe
  • ✓Competitive per-GB cost
  • ✓TBW scales with capacity

Pick Crucial T700 1TB if…

  • ✓M.2 NVMe
  • ✓Competitive per-GB cost
  • ✓TBW scales with capacity
Lexar NM790 2TB 86
vs
92 Crucial T700 1TB

Score breakdown

Lexar NM790 2TB
86
read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84
Crucial T700 1TB
92
read 98
write 96
endurance 88
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Lexar NM790 2TB versus Crucial T700 1TB — full spec comparison
Spec Lexar NM790 2TB Crucial T700 1TB
Interface
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0
Capacity
▲ 2TB
1TB
Read/Write
7400/6500 MB/s
12400/11800 MB/s

Lexar NM790 2TB

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 T700 1TB

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 2TB vs Crucial T700 1TB

Which is better, Lexar NM790 2TB or Crucial T700 1TB? +

Crucial T700 1TB scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Lexar NM790 2TB worth the price? +

At $180, Lexar NM790 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.

Is Crucial T700 1TB worth the price? +

At $180, Crucial T700 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in read.

Does Lexar NM790 2TB or Crucial T700 1TB 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.