Rank #4 in Best 4TB SSD for PS5: 10 Ranked, and the Speed Numbers That Don't Add Up
Lexar NM790 4TB NVMe SSD with Heatsink
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Lexar NM790 4TB SSD with heatsink is the #4 pick in our guide to the best 4TB SSDs for PS5. It's a PCIe Gen4 NVMe drive in the M.2 2280 form factor, and the listing says it's compatible with the PlayStation 5.
The Lexar NM790's listing contains a discrepancy that is typical of this category. The bullet points claim up to 7400MB/s read and 6500MB/s write. The spec table, however, lists Read Speed as 7400 Megabytes Per Second but Media Speed as 6500 megabits_per_second. That's an eight-fold difference for the write speed, from 6,500MB/s to roughly 812.5MB/s. The read speed is consistent between both. The rating is 4.7 from 1,528 reviews. Every figure on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from our own testing.
How those 1,528 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £499.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 (1,528 reviews) |
| Capacity | 4 TB |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 NVMe, M.2 2280 |
| Heatsink | Included |
| Read speed (as listed) | 7400 MB/s |
| Write speed (bullet) | 6500 MB/s |
| Media speed (spec table, as listed) | 6500 megabits_per_second |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Excellent for my PS5Easy to fit and transfer all my games on to.I highly recommend this to anyone with a PS5 looking for my memory!”
Verified purchase“Worked perfectly with ps5 and transferd about 345g to it and took only about 90 seconds very good”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best 4TB SSD for PS5: 10 Ranked, and the Speed Numbers That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
What is the storage capacity of the Lexar NM790?
The Lexar NM790 has a digital storage capacity of 4 TB.
Is the Lexar NM790 compatible with the PlayStation 5?
Yes, the Lexar NM790 listing states it is compatible with PlayStation 5 and lists Sony PlayStation 5 under Compatible Video Game Console Models.
What read and write speeds does the Lexar NM790 advertise?
The Lexar NM790 bullet points say up to 7400MB/s read and 6500MB/s write. The spec table lists Read Speed as 7400 Megabytes Per Second and Media Speed as 6500 megabits_per_second.
Does the Lexar NM790 include a heatsink?
Yes, the Lexar NM790 product name and bullets mention a heatsink, and the specs list Heatsink Cooling under Product Features.
What is the price of the Lexar NM790 4TB?
The Lexar NM790 4TB is listed at £499.99.
What is the customer rating for the Lexar NM790?
The Lexar NM790 has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 1,528 reviews.
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