Rank #5 in Best 1TB SSD for PS5: 10 Ranked, From £135.99 to £199.99
Lexar EQ790 1TB Gen4 (no heatsink)
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Lexar EQ790 1TB is a PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive in the M.2 2280 size, and it takes fifth place in this round-up. The listing quotes sequential read and write speeds of up to 7,000/5,000MB/s, a limited 5-year product support period, and compatibility with PCs, laptops and the PlayStation 5. It is priced at £144.99.
The finding on this ficha is the price. The same Lexar EQ790 1TB is listed at £179.99 with a heatsink fitted, quoting the identical 7,000/5,000MB/s — £35 for a piece of aluminium over the same drive. That matters next to the two drives in this guide quoting PCIe 5.0 figures (11,000/9,500MB/s and 14,800/13,400MB/s) that the console's PCIe 4.0 bus cannot use. One quirk in the spec table: the drive is listed as "M.2 2280" under Form Factor and as "22 Millimetres" under Hard Disk Form Factor. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing for this drive, not from testing we carried out.
How those 1,710 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £144.99 |
|---|---|
| Digital Storage Capacity | 1 TB |
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5, from 1,710 ratings |
| Quoted sequential read/write | 7,000/5,000MB/s |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe (listed as PCI Express 4.0) |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Hard Disk Form Factor (as listed) | 22 Millimetres |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Sony PlayStation 5 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great 0 issues, fast speeds and everything”
Verified purchase“Needed a 2tb SSD and due to the insane price spikes recently I couldn't find anything in budget... Until I found this lexar, which has been working great so far.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best 1TB SSD for PS5: 10 Ranked, From £135.99 to £199.99.
Questions people ask
Does the Lexar EQ790 1TB fit a PlayStation 5?
The listing names Sony PlayStation 5 under compatible video game console models, and a bullet states the drive is compatible with PC, laptops and PlayStation 5.
How fast is the Lexar EQ790 1TB?
The listing quotes sequential read and write speeds of up to 7,000/5,000MB/s. The listing contains no independently measured figures.
What is the difference between the two Lexar EQ790 1TB listings?
Both quote the same 7,000/5,000MB/s; the £179.99 one is the version listed with a heatsink, against £144.99 for the version without. On the listing's own numbers, the extra £35 buys the heatsink rather than more speed.
What is the form factor of the Lexar EQ790 1TB?
Form Factor reads M.2 2280. A separate entry, Hard Disk Form Factor, reads "22 Millimetres". The listing does not explain the difference between the two entries.
What is in the box with the Lexar EQ790 1TB?
Box Contents reads "Lexar 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD EQ790". No heatsink is mentioned there.
How long is the Lexar EQ790 1TB supported for?
A bullet states limited 5-year product support for the Lexar EQ790.
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