Lexar NM790 for PS5: compatibility, heatsink fit and live price
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Compatible. Up to 7,400 MB/s at a value price, and Lexar sells a heatsink version made for the PlayStation 5. As of 21 October 2026, the lowest-priced compatible listing is the Lexar SSD 512GB 7200/4400 NM790 M.2 Lex NVME at £128.34. The best value per TB is the Lexar NM790 SSD with Heatsink 4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 Internal So..., at £147.40/TB (£589.59).
PS5 requirements as published in Sony's M.2 SSD support page. Prices from Amazon.co.uk.
Spec sheet: Lexar NM790
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| PS5 compatible | Yes |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, M.2 2280 |
| Sequential read (up to) | 7,400 MB/s |
| Sequential write (up to) | 6,500 MB/s |
| Sony's recommended read speed | 5,500 MB/s or faster |
| NAND type | TLC |
| DRAM cache | No (host memory buffer) |
| Controller | Maxio MAP1602 |
| Endurance | About 750 TBW per TB (1,500 TBW at 2TB) |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Capacities | 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB |
| Heatsink version | Yes |
| Officially PlayStation-licensed | No |
| Launched | 2023 |
Figures are the maker's published "up to" ratings, checked October 2026 against the maker's sheet 1 and the maker's sheet 2.
Lexar NM790 and PS5 compatibility
A DRAM-less TLC drive. Endurance is 1,000 TBW at 1TB, 1,500 TBW at 2TB and 3,000 TBW at 4TB. The heatsink version comes in 1TB, 2TB and 4TB. The 512GB model writes more slowly at 4,400 MB/s.
Will it fit under the PS5 cover?
Yes. Bought with its heatsink, the Lexar NM790 goes into any PS5 model with the cover closing normally. The bay takes drive and heatsink together up to 11.25mm thick and 25mm wide, per Sony's M.2 SSD requirements.
If you buy the bare drive instead, add a slim heatsink yourself: Sony does not allow an uncooled M.2 SSD. In the table, the "Fits PS5" tag marks this model's heatsink SKU. Background: the 11.25mm height guide.
Rivals at 2TB: live prices
| Drive | Read speed | Price | Price per TB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Power US75 | 7,000 MB/s | £239.99 | £120.00/TB |
| Acer Predator GM7000 | 7,400 MB/s | £249.99 | £125.00/TB |
| Lexar Play 2280 | 7,400 MB/s | £394.16 | £197.08/TB |
Peers chosen by class and rated read speed. Prices are each model's lowest new 2TB listing on Amazon.co.uk on 21 October 2026.
Related pages for the NM790
Its capacities each have a full ranking: 512GB PS5 SSDs, 1TB PS5 SSDs, 2TB PS5 SSDs. The Lexar PS5 SSD page covers the rest of the maker's range. Head to head: NM790 vs WD_BLACK SN850X and P310 vs NM790. For any other drive, start at the PS5 SSD model index.
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Useful next steps: All models, 2TB, With heatsink, Cheapest PS5 SSD, PS5 SSD requirements, The 11.25mm height rule.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Lexar NM790 compatible with the PS5?
Compatible. Up to 7,400 MB/s at a value price, and Lexar sells a heatsink version made for the PlayStation 5. The same answer applies to the PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro, which use the same M.2 slot.
Do I have to add a heatsink to the Lexar NM790?
Yes, and the simplest route is the heatsink version, which is sized for the bay. The bare version needs a low-profile heatsink added.
How much does the Lexar NM790 cost in the UK right now?
As of 21 October 2026, the lowest-priced compatible listing is the Lexar SSD 512GB 7200/4400 NM790 M.2 Lex NVME at £128.34. The best value per TB is the Lexar NM790 SSD with Heatsink 4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 Internal So..., at £147.40/TB (£589.59).
What capacities does the Lexar NM790 come in, and how many games fit?
It is made in 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB. At an average of about 75GB per big game, a 1TB drive holds about 13 and a 2TB drive about 26.
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