Lexar NM790 1TB
The current Lexar NM790 1TB price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
Lexar · SSD · PCIe 4.0
Works well for: System Drive, Heavy Creative Work
Trade-offs: Current price sits $34 above the strong-value threshold (~$166)
- Capacity
- 1 TB
- Interface
- M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
- Sequential read
- 7400 MB/s
- Sequential write
- 6500 MB/s
- Endurance
- 600 TBW
- Form factor
- M.2-2280
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What does it cost today, and is that a good price?
Market confidence: LowAt $200 the Lexar NM790 1TB is priced in line with its $200 representative market level. Only one verified new offer stands behind it, so the level can move quickly.
Consider: Crucial P510 1TB offers stronger value around $172.Compare
Prices & availability
Lexar NM790 1TB: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
2 tracked offers · 2 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexar NM790 1TB | B&H | New | $200 | 66 | 2026-11-14 | View offer → |
| Lexar NM790 1TB (Heatsink) | Amazon | New | Check on Amazon | 65 | 2026-11-14 | View offer → |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.
Performance and where it ranks
Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.
Performance Balanced
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#42 of 252 graded solid state drives
- #39 LexarLexar NM790 2TB 50
- #40 PatriotPatriot Viper VP4300 Lite 2TB 50
- #41 ADATAADATA Legend 960 1TB 50
- #42 LexarLexar NM790 1TB 50
- #43 TeamGroupTeamGroup MP44 1TB 50
- #44 SeagateSeagate FireCuda 530R 1TB 50
- #45 Western DigitalWestern Digital Black SN850X 8TB 49
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#26 of 252 currently priced solid state drives
- #23 SamsungSamsung 9100 PRO 2TB 67
- #24 CrucialCrucial T710 2TB 66
- #25 CorsairCorsair MP700 PRO 1TB 66
- #26 LexarLexar NM790 1TB 66
- #27 SamsungSamsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB 66
- #28 Western DigitalWestern Digital Black SN770 2TB 65
- #29 CrucialCrucial 1TB 64
Performance System Drive
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#42 of 252 graded solid state drives
- #39 LexarLexar NM790 2TB 50
- #40 PatriotPatriot Viper VP4300 Lite 2TB 50
- #41 ADATAADATA Legend 960 1TB 50
- #42 LexarLexar NM790 1TB 50
- #43 TeamGroupTeamGroup MP44 1TB 50
- #44 SeagateSeagate FireCuda 530R 1TB 50
- #45 Western DigitalWestern Digital Black SN850X 8TB 49
Value System Drive
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#26 of 252 currently priced solid state drives
- #23 Western DigitalWestern Digital WD Green SN3000 1TB 54
- #24 SamsungSamsung 9100 PRO 2TB 54
- #25 CrucialCrucial T710 2TB 54
- #26 LexarLexar NM790 1TB 54
- #27 SamsungSamsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB 53
- #28 Kingston TechnologyKingston Technology NV3 2280 1TB 53
- #29 PatriotPatriot P300 256GB 52
Performance Game
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#113 of 252 graded solid state drives
- #110 CorsairCorsair MP700 Elite 1TB 7
- #111 SamsungSamsung 990 Pro 1TB 7
- #112 ADATAADATA Legend 960 1TB 7
- #113 LexarLexar NM790 1TB 7
- #114 TeamGroupTeamGroup MP44 1TB 7
- #115 SeagateSeagate FireCuda 530R 1TB 7
- #116 Western DigitalWestern Digital WD_Black SN850X 1TB 7
Value Game
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#81 of 252 currently priced solid state drives
- #78 SamsungSamsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB 70
- #79 PatriotPatriot Viper VP4300 Lite 2TB 70
- #80 SamsungSamsung 9100 PRO 2TB 70
- #81 LexarLexar NM790 1TB 70
- #82 Silicon PowerSilicon Power XS70 4TB 70
- #83 CrucialCrucial T710 2TB 70
- #84 SamsungSamsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB 69
Performance Heavy Creative Work
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#58 of 252 graded solid state drives
- #55 CorsairCorsair MP600 ELITE 4TB 46
- #56 TeamGroupTeamGroup MP44Q 2TB 46
- #57 LexarLexar NM790 2TB 46
- #58 LexarLexar NM790 1TB 46
- #59 TeamGroupTeamGroup MP44 1TB 46
- #60 SamsungSamsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB 45
- #61 SamsungSamsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB 45
Value Heavy Creative Work
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#33 of 252 currently priced solid state drives
- #30 KingstonKingston KC3000 1TB 66
- #31 Western DigitalWestern Digital SN7100 2TB 65
- #32 Western DigitalWestern Digital Blue SN5100 500GB 65
- #33 LexarLexar NM790 1TB 65
- #34 Western DigitalWestern Digital Blue SN5000 1TB 64
- #35 TeamGroupTeamGroup MP44Q 2TB 64
- #36 SamsungSamsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB 63
These ladders follow the preset scenario shown above. Your own weights re-score this product, not the whole field.
What it is good for
| Scenario | this productCapability grade · Value at current price | Higher capability | Higher Value with current priorities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round view | GradeNo grade Value66 | Higher capability Crucial T710 1TB 81 +101% capability · +15% price | Higher Value with current priorities Western Digital SN7100 1TB 93 -2% capability · -28% price |
| System DriveScenario capability | GradeS
Value54 | Higher capability Crucial T710 1TB S 86 +101% capability · +15% price | Higher Value with current priorities Crucial P510 1TB S 87 +49% capability · -14% price |
| Game & File StorageScenario capability | GradeB
Value70 | Higher capability PNY CS900 2TB A 72 +100% capability · +18% price | Higher Value with current priorities Western Digital WD Green SN3000 1TB B 100 +0% capability · -35% price |
| Heavy Creative WorkScenario capability | GradeS
Value65 | Higher capability Crucial T710 1TB S 100 +111% capability · +15% price | Higher Value with current priorities Crucial P510 1TB S 92 +46% capability · -14% price |
Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.
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Trade-offs
Works well if
- System Drive is your main prioritygraded S for System Drive on the same rubric as the tier list
- Strong-value threshold: ~$166$166 is where Relative Value reaches 80 with Balanced priorities, in the 2026-11-09–2026-11-14 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Current price sits $34 above the strong-value threshold (~$166)cheapest tracked $200 against a $166 calculated threshold with Balanced priorities
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelWestern Digital SN7100 1TB holds Relative Value 93 against its 66 with Balanced priorities, at $144
Works well if
- System Drive is your main prioritygraded S for System Drive on the same rubric as the tier list
- Strong-value threshold: ~$135$135 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for System Drive, in the 2026-11-09–2026-11-14 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Current price sits $65 above the strong-value threshold (~$135)cheapest tracked $200 against a $135 calculated threshold for System Drive
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelCrucial P510 1TB holds Relative Value 87 against its 54 for System Drive, at $172
- You are buying for System Drive and want no asterisksthe rubric caps this grade: read speed taken from another capacity of the same drive family — not measured for this exact model
Works well if
- Game is your main prioritygraded B for Game on the same rubric as the tier list
- Strong-value threshold: ~$174$174 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for Game, in the 2026-11-09–2026-11-14 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Current price sits $26 above the strong-value threshold (~$174)cheapest tracked $200 against a $174 calculated threshold for Game
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelWestern Digital WD Green SN3000 1TB holds Relative Value 100 against its 70 for Game, at $129
Works well if
- Heavy Creative Work is your main prioritygraded S for Heavy Creative Work on the same rubric as the tier list
- Strong-value threshold: ~$130$130 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for Heavy Creative Work, in the 2026-11-09–2026-11-14 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Current price sits $70 above the strong-value threshold (~$130)cheapest tracked $200 against a $130 calculated threshold for Heavy Creative Work
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelCrucial P510 1TB holds Relative Value 92 against its 65 for Heavy Creative Work, at $172
- You are buying for Heavy Creative Work and want no asterisksthe rubric caps this grade: write speed inferred, not measured for this exact model
Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.
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Specifications and compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Performance
- Sequential read
- 7400 MB/s
- Sequential write
- 6500 MB/s
- Random read
- 0 IOPS
- Random write
- 0 IOPS
- Controller
- Maxio MAP1602A
Media
- Capacity
- 1 TB
- NAND type
- YMTC 232-layer TLC
- DRAM cache
- None (DRAM-less)
Power / Interface
- Interface
- M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
- Form factor
- M.2-2280
Physical / Outputs
- Heatsink included
- No
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Endurance & warranty
- Endurance
- 600 TBW
- Warranty
- 5 years
- Manufacturer part number
- LNM790X001T-RNNNU
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Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-11-09–2026-11-14
What to check in your build
M.2-2280
The slot must take M.2-2280
M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot for full speed
PCIe 4.0 — runs in older slots at their speed
Fits under an M.2 shroud
Bare drive — it fits under a motherboard M.2 shroud
Meets the PS5 expansion requirements
M.2 2280 NVMe, PCIe 4.0, 7400 MB/s read — meets Sony's published requirements; a heatsink is required
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Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.
Summary
Lexar NM790 1TB offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #42 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is drive capability 7400. Crucial P510 1TB currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
Lexar NM790 1TB offers S-grade capability for System Drive. It ranks #42 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is drive capability 7400. Crucial P510 1TB currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
Lexar NM790 1TB offers B-grade capability for Game. It ranks #113 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is drive capability 7400. Crucial P510 1TB currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
Lexar NM790 1TB offers S-grade capability for Heavy Creative Work. It ranks #58 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is drive capability 7400. Crucial P510 1TB currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
FAQ
Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?
Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.
Useful links & sources
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