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Lexar

Lexar NM610 PRO 500GB M.2 2280 internal SSD

SKU CH-5SKN-F53AM

500 GB NVMe drive with 2100 MB/s read and 1600 MB/s write speeds for fast boot and load times

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 2,100 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 1,600 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4, NVMe
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Model 500GB NM610 PRO

  • Sequential read up to 2100 MB/s for fast boot and load times
  • Sequential write up to 1600 MB/s speeds up file saves and installs
  • 5x SATA performance with PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface
  • 3D TLC NAND with LDPC error correction protects data integrity
  • Shock resistant to 1500G and vibration rated 20G for durable operation

What this drive is

The Lexar NM610 PRO is a 500GB internal SSD built in the M.2 2280 form factor. It uses 3D TLC NAND and connects through a PCIe 3.0 x4 lane with NVMe 1.3 support. The drive is made for consumer desktops and laptops that need faster storage than a SATA device can provide.

The spec that decides fit

Sequential reads reach up to 2100 MBps and writes up to 1600 MBps, with random 4KB performance rated at 188,000 IOPS read and 156,000 IOPS write. Endurance is rated at 250TB total bytes written and the mean time between failures is 1,500,000 hours. If your workload demands higher sustained throughput or greater write endurance, this model will not be sufficient.

Who should buy it and who should not

It suits PC enthusiasts upgrading from a SATA SSD who want a 3.5x speed boost for everyday tasks, gaming loads and content creation. The single-sided 2.25mm height fits most thin laptops and compact boards. Users needing PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 bandwidth, higher capacities or enterprise-grade endurance should look at a different drive.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $138.99
Cheaper than about 61% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 2,100 MB/s
Typical for this category: the median of 1,180 items is 2,400 MB/s.
Price per TB $277.98 per TB
Pricier than about 73% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLexar
Product lineNM610
Model nameLNM610-500RBNA
Total capacity500 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 2,100 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 1,600 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 188,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 156,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D TLC
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4, NVMe
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height2.25 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth80 mm
Product weight9g
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
Max shock tolerance1500G, duration 0.5 ms, Half Sine Wave
Vibration tolerance10 to 2000 Hz, 1.5 mm, 20G, 1 Oct/min, 30 min/axis (X, Y, Z)
More details
Mean time between failures1,500,000 h

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Questions about this item

What does the 2100 MB/s read speed mean for everyday use?

The 2100 MB/s sequential read figure lets the drive load large games, video projects or OS files noticeably faster than a SATA SSD, while the 1600 MB/s write speed keeps saves and exports moving quickly.

How does the PCIe 3.0 x4 interface affect real-world throughput?

The PCIe 3.0 x4 link carries NVMe 1.3 traffic, so the drive reaches its rated 2100 MB/s read and 1600 MB/s write without being bottlenecked by the bus.

Will the M.2 2280 2.25 mm height fit my laptop or desktop slot?

Yes, the 2280 length (80 mm), 22 mm width and 2.25 mm thickness match the standard M.2 slot found in most modern laptops and motherboards.

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