Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB
1TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 11,700 MB/s read · PassMark #63
XPG MARS 980 STORM
PCIe 4.0 NVMe · PassMark #62
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB lands at 70 and XPG MARS 980 STORM at 70. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB if…
- ✓Capable NVMe drive at PassMark rank #63
- ✓Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
Pick XPG MARS 980 STORM if…
- ✓Capable NVMe drive at PassMark rank #62
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB more score per dollar ($139 vs $200).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB | XPG MARS 980 STORM |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | — |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 | — |
| Sequential read | 11,700 MB/s | — |
| Sequential write | 10,000 MB/s | — |
| Random read | 1,650,000 IOPS | — |
| Random write | 1,800,000 IOPS | — |
| Controller | Silicon Motion SM2508 (6nm) | — |
| NAND | 232-layer Micron B58R 3D TLC | — |
| DRAM | yes, ~1GB LPDDR4X per TB | — |
| Endurance | 700 TBW | — |
| Warranty | 5 years | — |
| PassMark Disk Score | 74,291 | 74,315 |
| PassMark rank | #63 of 100 consumer SSDs | #62 of 100 consumer SSDs |
Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB
- +Capable NVMe drive at PassMark rank #63
- +Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
- −DRAM-less controllers on lower-tier variants may throttle under sustained writes
- −Newer drives out-perform this generation on sequential + random 4K
XPG MARS 980 STORM
- +Capable NVMe drive at PassMark rank #62
- −DRAM-less controllers on lower-tier variants may throttle under sustained writes
- −Newer drives out-perform this generation on sequential + random 4K
FAQ: Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB vs XPG MARS 980 STORM
Which is better, Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB or XPG MARS 980 STORM? +
Both score 70 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB worth the price? +
At $139, Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 70 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Is XPG MARS 980 STORM worth the price? +
At $200, XPG MARS 980 STORM delivers a Specdex score of 70 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Does Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB or XPG MARS 980 STORM 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.
Which is the better value, Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB or XPG MARS 980 STORM? +
Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB — more score per dollar ($139 vs $200). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.