SSD Drive Lexar NM790 1TB LNM790X001T-RNNNG M.2 2280

Lexar NM790 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSD

The Lexar NM790 1TB is a high-end NVMe SSD from Lexar in the M.2 2280 form factor that unlocks the full potential of the PCIe Gen4x4 interface. It is aimed at gamers and content creators who need speed, ample storage, and high endurance, and it also makes an excellent PS5 upgrade. With top-tier Gen4 performance and a power-efficient design, it is one of the most balanced and popular drives in its class.

Read and Write Performance

The drive delivers sequential read speeds of up to 7400MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 6500MB/s. In random workloads it reaches up to 1,000,000 IOPS read and up to 900,000 IOPS write, which translates into near-instant game loading, smooth video editing, and exceptionally fast file transfers.

Endurance and Reliability

The 1TB NM790 is rated for 1000 terabytes written (TBW) of endurance and a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1.5 million hours, ensuring long-term reliability. The drive uses Host Memory Buffer (HMB) 3.0 technology and dynamic SLC Cache to maintain high, consistent performance.

Design and Compatibility

In a compact M.2 2280 form factor (80 x 22 x 2.45 mm) weighing just 6 grams, the drive fits slim laptops, desktops, and the PS5. The DRAM-less design and low power draw contribute to moderate operating temperatures even under heavy loads.