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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 T705 4TB wins by 6
Crucial T705 4TB — PCIe 5.0 · 14500/12700 MB/s · 4TB
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 2TB 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 2TB 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 2TB 86
vs
92 Crucial T705 4TB

Score breakdown

Lexar NM790 2TB
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

Lexar NM790 2TB versus Crucial T705 4TB — full spec comparison
Spec Lexar NM790 2TB Crucial T705 4TB
Interface
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0
Capacity
2TB
▲ 4TB
Read/Write
7400/6500 MB/s
14500/12700 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 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 2TB vs Crucial T705 4TB

Which is better, Lexar NM790 2TB 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 2TB worth the price? +

At $180, Lexar NM790 2TB 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 2TB 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.