Lexar NM790 against WD Black SN850X
WD Black SN850X leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The WD Black SN850X scores 11% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- The WD Black SN850X typically costs $59 less.
- Per dollar, the WD Black SN850X is the better buy: 17.5 points per $100 against 14.1.
Head to head
| Measure | Lexar NM790 | WD Black SN850X | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 79 | 88 | 9 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 14.1 | 17.5 | 24%right |
| Typical price | $562 | $503 | $59right |
| Capacity | 4000 GB | 2000 GB | 100%left |
| Sequential read | 7400 MB/s | 7300 MB/s | 1%left |
| Sequential write | 6500 MB/s | 6600 MB/s | 2%right |
Specifications
| Spec | Lexar NM790 | WD Black SN850X |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | NVMe PCIe 4.0 | NVMe PCIe 4.0 |
| Capacity | 4 TB | 2 TB |
| Sequential read | 7,400 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 6,500 MB/s | 6,600 MB/s |
| DRAM cache | No | Yes |
| Brand | Lexar | Western Digital |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $562 | $503 |