Lexar
Lexar 2TB NM790 SSD PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Drive
The Lexar NM790 2TB looks like one of the stronger value plays in PCIe 4.0 storage. Official specs are aggressive, endurance is solid at 1500 TBW, and independent testing consistently points to fast everyday and application performance, but it gives up some premium niceties versus drives like the WD Black SN850X or Samsung 990 Pro.
Why This Ranks #1
Fast rated Gen4 performance at up to 7400 MB/s read and 6500 MB/s write. It delivers the strongest overall balance for the widest group of buyers in this category.
Best For
PC Upgraders and PS5 Owners Who Want Fast Gen4 Storage Without Paying Flagship Prices
Why It Made The List
Fast rated Gen4 performance at up to 7400 MB/s read and 6500 MB/s write.
Know The Trade-Off
You want built-in heatsink hardware, proven top-of-chart gaming storage scores, or premium extras like hardware encryption support clearly documented by mainstream reviewers.
