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Lexar NM790 2TB vs ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 2TB — value comparison

Lexar NM790 2TB and ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 2TB are practically even under balanced weights at the current dataset offers: 66 vs 63. Change the preset or your priorities before deciding.
Price data · US · USD · New · A 2026-09-11 · B 2026-09-11Coverage · 2 tracked new-offer records across both modelsBenchmark confidence · no estimate flags on these two recordsAffiliate links · We may earn a commission from these links. Scores are calculated separately using our methodology.
02 · Decision matrix

One decision, three separate questions

Capability ignores price. Relative Value adds the current dataset offers and your priorities. Keeping them separate prevents a cheap product from being mistaken for the faster product.

The decision, split by questioncapability · value · price are separate answers
CapabilityEven across scenarios
Better value todayLexar NM790 2TB — 3 more Value points under this configuration
Cheaper right nowLexar NM790 2TB (by $27)

Capability by task

Capability by task: Lexar NM790 2TB versus ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 2TB
ScenarioLexar NM790 2TBADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 2TB
System DriveS#55S#53
Game & File StorageA#103A#76
Heavy Creative WorkS#94S#67

They grade identically in all 3 graded scenarios — the tier table won't decide this one, so compare price and Value below. These are the same S–F grades as the tier list — capability only, price excluded. The value rows below add prices from the 2026-09-11 offer frame. How tiers are assigned →

Relative Value by priority

Balancedpractically even (≤3 pts)
66
63
System Drivepractically even (≤3 pts)
31
31
Game & File Storagepractically even (≤3 pts)
69
66
Heavy Creative Workpractically even (≤3 pts)
27
26
Strict Budgethigher relative value lit
58 ✓
54

Both products are normalized within the same in-stock market frame per preset. A check marks the higher Relative Value; a difference of 3 points or less is shown as practically even.

03 · Price crossover

The price changes the answer

Current offers, crossover points and Strong Value thresholds answer different questions. Thresholds are calculations, not price forecasts.

A · Lexar NM790 2TB

Current dataset offer · NewUS · USD · snapshot 2026-09-11
$330
Beats ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 2TB atbalanced weights; rival offer held fixed
$351
Strong Value at80+ Relative Value threshold
$249

B · ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 2TB

Current dataset offer · NewUS · USD · snapshot 2026-09-11
$357
Beats Lexar NM790 2TB atbalanced weights; rival offer held fixed
$335
Strong Value at80+ Relative Value threshold
$253
04 · Where to buy

Current offers for both products

Dated New-condition price snapshots for only the two products in this comparison. Confirm the final price and availability at the store.

05 · Capability

Capability indexes, side by side

Price is intentionally excluded here so the more capable product and the better-value product cannot be confused.

Drive capability 7400
7400
Sequential read (MB/s) 7400
7400
Sequential write (MB/s) 6500
6800
A · Lexar NM790 2TBB · ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 2TBEach row keeps the unit or category index named in its label; bar length compares A and B within that row.Lexar NM790 2TB shows higher Value under every weighting we test — a stable result in the 2026-09-11 offer frame.
06 · Platform & ownership

Fit, compatibility and ownership context

Only verified structured compatibility and ownership fields are shown. Check the exact system, board manual and vendor QVL before purchase; missing fields are never guessed.

A · Lexar NM790 2TB

  • InterfaceM.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2-2280
  • Capacity2,000 GB
  • DRAM cacheDRAM-less
  • Heatsink includedNo
  • Write endurance1,200 TBW
  • Warranty (typical new)60 mo

B · ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 2TB

  • InterfaceM.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2-2280
  • Capacity2,000 GB
  • DRAM cache2GB DDR4
  • Heatsink includedNo
  • Write endurance1,200 TBW
  • Warranty (typical new)60 mo
07 · Specifications

Key specifications

Directional checkmarks appear only on numeric fields where more or less has a clear meaning. They are not an overall verdict.

Key specifications: Lexar NM790 2TB versus ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 2TB
SpecificationLexar NM790 2TBADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 2TB
InterfaceM.2 PCIe 4.0 x4M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
Form factorM.2-2280M.2-2280
Capacity2,000 GB2,000 GB
Sequential read7,400 MB/s7,400 MB/s
Sequential write6,500 MB/s6,800 MB/s
Write endurance1,200 TBW1,200 TBW
DRAM cacheDRAM-less2GB DDR4
NAND typeYMTC 232-layer TLCMicron 176-layer TLC
ControllerMaxio MAP1602AInnoGrit IG5236
Heatsink includedNoNo
Current dataset offer · New$330snapshot 2026-09-11$357snapshot 2026-09-11
Warranty (typical new)60 mo60 mo

“Not tracked” means the source data does not contain a verified value; no default or guessed specification is substituted.

08 · Customize

Try other models and your own priorities

Presets are starting points. Swap either side, then open Advanced weights only if you want to tune the formula directly.

09 · Alternative

A third option worth checking

The same scenario and market frame checks whether another currently priced model offers a cleaner trade-off.

Worth considering instead
Crucial T710 1TB — same S-tier capability for System Drive, about $120 cheaper · Value 100.
Neither of the two above is the only answer — this one clears the same bar for less. ⇄ Compare all three
10 · Decision guide

Choose based on the trade-off you actually want

These are evidence-linked conditions, not universal buying verdicts. Feature ecosystems, software support and platform preferences remain your call.

Choose A · Lexar NM790 2TB if…

  • Your priorities resemble Strict Budget — it has higher Relative Value under those presets at the snapshot offers.
  • You can find it at or below its Strong Value threshold of $249 under balanced weights.
Full Lexar NM790 2TB analysis →
11 · Methodology & FAQ

How to read this comparison

The formula is a linear weighted sum inside the current comparison frame. Capability, price and user priorities stay visible as separate inputs so the result can be challenged and changed.

Read the methodology →
Which is better value right now: Lexar NM790 2TB or ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 2TB?
Under the balanced preset and the 2026-09-11 offer frame, they are practically even in Relative Value (66 vs 63). Change the preset or weights to reflect your own priorities; capability is a separate question, answered by the tier table.
Which one is more capable, ignoring price?
They grade identically in all 3 graded scenarios — the tier table won't decide this one, so compare price and Value below.
Where can I compare current offers for both?
Dated offer snapshots for both models are listed on their product pages (linked above); the interactive calculator recalculates both with your own weights and budget.

Offer frame: 2026-09-11 · dataset generated 2026-09-11 · formula ssd-value-v1.5-benefit-cost-product · Value Score is an estimate based on our current dataset, selected weights, market prices and methodology — not an official product rating or a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology · Report a data error