Lexar · Released Jun 2023
Lexar NM790 2TB · with heatsink Review
PCIe 4.0 · 7400/6500 MB/s · 2TB
Specdex verdict Lexar's Lexar NM790 2TB · with heatsink lands at 86/100 — a solid premium pick that trades on the small details, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.
Specdex Score
86
/ 100
read 90
write 88
endurance 88
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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
Who's the Lexar NM790 2TB · with heatsink for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Power users and creators Skip
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Budget-conscious buyers Buy
At $200 this is a genuine value play — Specdex score of 86 far exceeds the typical sub-$500 baseline.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Lexar NM790 2TB · with heatsink.
- SSD
- M.2 mounting screw
- Heatsink (where applicable)
- Software activation key (Pro tier)
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84
Specifications
Battery & charging
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2TB |
Storage
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Read/Write | 7400/6500 MB/s |
Other
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 |
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