Lexar launches NM700 NVMe M.2 series with speeds of up to 3500 MB/s starting at $79 USD
by Allen NgoThe PCIe Gen3x4 drive features 3D NAND, LDPC and five-year limited warranty as standard. It's also one of the least expensive NVMe options with read rates of up to 3500 MB/s.
After having recently made available the budget-friendly NM610 series, Lexar is now ready to launch the higher-end NM700 series targeting professionals and enthusiasts. The new NVMe SSDs are notable for offering 3500 MB/s sequential read speeds across the entire stack not unlike the Kingston KC2500 or HP EX950. In comparison, the NM610 is limited to just 2100 MB/s.
Sequential write rates of the NM700 are slower at 2000 MB/s compared to 2900 MB/s each on the aforementioned Kingston and HP. To compensate, the prices on the Lexar NM700 will be noticeably lower at $80, $110, and $200 USD for the 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB options, respectively.
The NM700 series is expected to be on store shelves by June with five-year warranty as standard. More details and specifications on the drive can be found on its official product page here.
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Press Release
San Jose, USA, May 20, 2020 – Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, today announced the new Lexar® Professional NM700 M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe SSD to its family line of SSD products.
As the need for faster performance and uninterrupted application experiences increases, Lexar has developed a solution to keep videographers, photographers, and designers in the driver’s seat with speeds of up 3500MB/s read, and 2000MB/s write. The NM700 is supported by PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe and built with 3D NAND flash for higher capacity and more efficiency without unnecessary slowdowns.
“The Lexar Professional NM700 allows our high-intensive users to experience improved performance with speeds that will keep them in front of any task. This new SSD solidifies our commitment to improving our SSD portfolio and meets the demands of our customers’ needs,” said Joel Boquiren, Director of Global Marketing.
Lexar® Professional NM700 M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe SSD is available in EMEA and APAC this month at an MSRP of $79.99 USD (256 GB), $110.99 USD (512 GB), and $199.99 USD (1 TB).
Lexar® Professional NM700 M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe SSD is available in the US (Latin America) next month at an MSRP of $79.99 USD (256 GB), $110.99 USD (512 GB), and $199.99 USD (1 TB).
1Up to 3500MB/s read transfer, write transfer speeds lower. Speeds based on internal testing. Actual performance may vary.
2Comparison based on internal testing. Actual performance may vary.
All Lexar product designs undergo extensive testing in the Lexar Quality Labs, facilities with more than 1,100 digital devices, to ensure performance, quality, compatibility, and reliability. For more information visit www.lexar.com