Crucial P310 vs Lexar NM790 for PS5
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There is nothing to choose between them in a console. Both exceed the recommended speed and neither fits better than the other, so let today's price per terabyte decide. On price, as of 21 October 2026: P310 £115.00/TB, NM790 £152.00/TB. Today the P310 is £37.00/TB cheaper at 2TB.
PS5 requirements as published in Sony's M.2 SSD support page. Prices from Amazon.co.uk.
P310 against NM790, spec for spec
| Crucial P310 | Lexar NM790 | |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 | PCIe Gen4 |
| Read speed (up to) | 7,100 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s |
| Speed inside a PS5 | Gen4 link | Gen4 link |
| DRAM cache | No | No |
| NAND | QLC | TLC |
| Endurance per TB | 220 TBW | 750 TBW |
| Heatsink for PS5 | Version fits | Version fits |
| Officially licensed | No | No |
| Largest size | 4TB | 4TB |
| Cheapest 2TB-class listing today | £229.99 (£115.00/TB) | £303.99 (£152.00/TB) |
Our pick
There is nothing to choose between them in a console. Both exceed the recommended speed and neither fits better than the other, so let today's price per terabyte decide.
On price, as of 21 October 2026: P310 £115.00/TB, NM790 £152.00/TB. Today the P310 is £37.00/TB cheaper at 2TB.
What each drive has going for it
P310
- A value QLC drive without DRAM.
- Compatible.
- Rated endurance: 220 TBW per terabyte.
NM790
- A DRAM-less TLC drive.
- Compatible.
- Rated endurance: 750 TBW per terabyte.
Keep comparing
Spec sheets and every listing in stock are on the individual pages for the Crucial P310 and the Lexar NM790. If neither appeals, the cheapest PS5 SSDs and all 2TB PS5 SSDs rank the alternatives, and PS5 SSDs with a heatsink narrows them to ready-to-fit drives. Other head-to-heads are linked from the model index; the criteria are in PS5 SSD requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
Which wins for PS5, the P310 or the NM790?
There is nothing to choose between them in a console. Both exceed the recommended speed and neither fits better than the other, so let today's price per terabyte decide.
Does the P310 or the NM790 cost less right now?
On price, as of 21 October 2026: P310 £115.00/TB, NM790 £152.00/TB. Today the P310 is £37.00/TB cheaper at 2TB.
Will I notice the P310 or NM790 being faster in games?
No. Their ratings differ (7,100 MB/s for the P310, 7,400 MB/s for the NM790), but above roughly 5,500 MB/s the console's Gen4 slot and the games themselves set the pace.
What are the heatsink options for the P310 and NM790?
Crucial P310: version fits. Lexar NM790: version fits. A bare drive of either model needs a slim heatsink, within 11.25mm overall.
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