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Lexar

Performance, endurance, NAND architecture, thermals, and compatibility.
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MemoryC | $290.89 | $0.145 | In Stock | $290.89 | Buy |
About This Product
The Lexar NQ790 is a 2TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD utilizing a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface. It offers high-speed storage suitable for modern systems and demanding applications. While it provides PCIe Gen 4 performance, its pricing at $308.72 places it in competition with higher-tier drives that often offer superior sustained write speeds and endurance.
Verdict
βConsider for general use if discounted; otherwise, better value exists at this price point.β
Performance, endurance, NAND architecture, thermals, and compatibility.
Sequential, random, and sustained speeds.
Sequential Read
7,000 MB/s
Sequential Write
6,000 MB/s
How long the drive lasts under sustained writes.
TBW (lifetime writes)
1,200 TB
Drive Writes/Day
0.33 DWPD
calculated from TBW
MTBF
1.5M hours
Warranty
5 years
Controller, NAND, and cache β what most retailers don't show you.
DRAM Cache
No
Critical for Gen5 drives and laptops.
Max Temp
70Β°C
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