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Lexar
Lexar NM500
256GBSATA SSDM.2 2280PCIe Gen 3
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Full Specifications
Performance, endurance, NAND architecture, thermals, and compatibility.
TypeSATA SSD
Capacity256 GB
Form FactorM.2 2280
InterfaceM.2 PCIe 3.0 X2
PCIePCIe 3.0 x2
NVMeYes
About This Product
The Lexar NM500 is a 256GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD utilizing a PCIe 3.0 x2 interface. This limits its theoretical bandwidth compared to x4 NVMe drives, resulting in lower sequential read/write speeds. It is suitable for basic system drives or secondary storage where high-speed transfers are not critical, offering a performance upgrade over SATA SSDs but falling short of mainstream NVMe performance.
Pros
- NVMe over SATA SSDs
- Compact M.2 2280 form factor
- Suitable for basic system drives
Cons
- Limited PCIe 3.0 x2 interface
- Lower performance than x4 NVMe drives
- Small capacity for primary drive
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