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Lexar NM790
500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
Best 500GB Lexar SSDs
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There are 6 500GB Lexar SSDs in our database (1 with a direct Amazon product link). The fastest is the Lexar NM790 at 7400 MB/s read, and the highest-rated for endurance is the Lexar NM700 (600 TBW). Sequential reads across the group span 550–7400 MB/s.
Why this configuration
A 500GB Lexar SSD is a specific spec configuration. It narrows the field to one set of characteristics so you can compare like with like. Lexar specifically tends to be chosen here for its firmware track record and warranty support.
500GB is a sensible OS-plus-a-few-games size.
Usually chosen for: a particular build requirement.
Good fit: mainstream desktop and laptop builds.
Ranked list
Ranked by tier, then link type, then sequential read. Drives we hold a product link for show a price button; the rest open an Amazon search on the manufacturer part number. Stock and prices are not shown here — they change too often.
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Lexar NM700
250GB, 500GB, 1TB
3
Lexar ® NS200
250GB, 500GB, 960GB
4
Lexar NS100
128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB
5
Lexar ® NM610
250GB, 500GB, 1TB
6
Lexar ® NQ100
250GB, 500GB, 960GB
The parts, explained
500GB is a comfortable OS-and-games starting point.
Staying with Lexar means consistent firmware, tooling and warranty handling across the range.
Common questions
How do the links to Amazon work here?
2 of the 6 drives listed have a direct product link; for the rest we link an Amazon search on the manufacturer part number, which lands on the right listing. We deliberately don't display stock or prices on this page — check both on Amazon, they change constantly.