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Lexar

Lexar

Good7/10

Memory card, SSD and RAM brand owned by Shenzhen flash maker Longsys.

Founded
1996
From
United States
HQ
San Jose, United States
Owned by
Longsys (since 2017, bought from Micron)
Made in
China
www.lexar.com

SSD

Good7/10Budget

Under Longsys ownership Lexar became a value leader, with the NM790 a common reviewer pick for the price. Long-term reliability data is thinner than for Samsung or Sandisk, but reports so far are good.

Good at

  • NM790 delivered near-flagship speed at a budget price
  • Five-year warranty on main NVMe lines
  • Broad lineup including PCIe 5.0 and portable SSDs

Weak at

  • Many models are DRAM-less (use host memory)
  • Shorter long-term reliability record than big makers
  • Service handled through distributors in most markets
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
NM1090 Pro (PCIe 5.0)NM790NM800 ProNQ790SL-series portable

Best for: value buyers wanting fast PCIe 4.0 storage cheaply

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Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.