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

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.
Capability by task
| Scenario | Lexar NM790 2TB | ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| System Drive | S#55 | S#53 |
| Game & File Storage | A#103 | A#76 |
| Heavy Creative Work | S#94 | S#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
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.
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
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.
A · Lexar NM790 2TB
New · US · USDB · ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 2TB
New · US · USDCapability indexes, side by side
Price is intentionally excluded here so the more capable product and the better-value product cannot be confused.
7400
7400
6800
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
Key specifications
Directional checkmarks appear only on numeric fields where more or less has a clear meaning. They are not an overall verdict.
| Specification | Lexar NM790 2TB | ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 | M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Form factor | M.2-2280 | M.2-2280 |
| Capacity | 2,000 GB | 2,000 GB |
| Sequential read | 7,400 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 6,500 MB/s | 6,800 MB/s✓ |
| Write endurance | 1,200 TBW | 1,200 TBW |
| DRAM cache | DRAM-less | 2GB DDR4 |
| NAND type | YMTC 232-layer TLC | Micron 176-layer TLC |
| Controller | Maxio MAP1602A | InnoGrit IG5236 |
| Heatsink included | No | No |
| Current dataset offer · New | $330snapshot 2026-09-11✓ | $357snapshot 2026-09-11 |
| Warranty (typical new) | 60 mo | 60 mo |
“Not tracked” means the source data does not contain a verified value; no default or guessed specification is substituted.
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.
A third option worth checking
The same scenario and market frame checks whether another currently priced model offers a cleaner trade-off.
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.
Choose B · ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 2TB if…
- You can find it at or below its Strong Value threshold of $253 under balanced weights.
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.
- 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