Lexar NM790 against WD Black SN8100
WD Black SN8100 leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The WD Black SN8100 scores 23% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- Per dollar, the WD Black SN8100 is the better buy: 42.4 points per $100 against 34.5.
Head to head
| Measure | Lexar NM790 | WD Black SN8100 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 79 | 97 | 18 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 34.5 | 42.4 | 23%right |
| Typical price | $229 | $229 | level |
| Capacity | 4000 GB | 2000 GB | 100%left |
| Sequential read | 7400 MB/s | 14900 MB/s | 101%right |
| Sequential write | 6500 MB/s | 14000 MB/s | 115%right |
Specifications
| Spec | Lexar NM790 | WD Black SN8100 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | NVMe PCIe 4.0 | NVMe PCIe 5.0 |
| Capacity | 4 TB | 2 TB |
| Sequential read | 7,400 MB/s | 14,900 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 6,500 MB/s | 14,000 MB/s |
| DRAM cache | No | Yes |
| Brand | Lexar | Western Digital |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $229 | $229 |