Lexar proudly debuts the NM990 M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD, built for high-end gamers, creators, and AI developers.
Lexar proudly debuts the NM990 M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD, built for high-end gamers, creators, and AI developers.
Press Release
Lexar proudly debuts the NM990 M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD, built for high-end gamers, creators, and AI developers. Powered by next-gen PCIe 5.0, it reaches speeds up to 14,000MB/s read and 11,000MB/s write — nearly twice as fast as typical Gen 4 SSDs. Designed for demanding workloads, the Lexar NM990 also features Thermal Defender Technology, an 8-channel controller, and graphite heat spreaders, delivering improved efficiency and up to 23% better power management.
Key Features
• PCIe 5.0 Interface: Up to 14,000MB/s read and up to 11,000MB/s write (4TB model), 2x faster than typical Gen 4 SSDs
• Thermal Defender Technology: Ensures 23% more efficient power consumption and a smoother experience
• HMB and SLC Dynamic Cache: Delivers random read/write speeds up to 2000K/1500K IOPS for faster load times and reduced latency
• 3000 TBW (4TB model): Built for long-term durability and heavy workloads
• Microsoft DirectStorage Compatible: Optimised for next-gen gaming performance
The Lexar NM990 M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD features DRAM and SLC dynamic cache, delivering random read/write speeds up to 2000K/1500K IOPS. This boosts data transfer speed, reduces wait times, and improves responsiveness for gaming, creative work, and AI tasks.
With up to 3000 TBW (4TB), the drive is built for long-term reliability under heavy workloads. The Lexar NM990 also supports Microsoft DirectStorage for faster game load times and better overall performance. Users can manage the drive, update firmware, and monitor health using the Lexar DiskMaster SSD tool. Available in 1TB to 4TB capacities, it offers more usable space than typical SSDs of the same listed size.
The Lexar NM990 is available in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities. To learn more, visit the Lexar website.
