MAXTECHPICKSSide-by-Side Decision
Choose up to three products from the same category and compare score, price, buyer fit, strengths, and trade-offs.
Best Overall
Lexar 2TB NM790 SSD PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Drive
Highest MaxTechPicks Score in this comparison.
Best Value
Lexar 2TB NM790 SSD PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Drive
Strongest balance of score and price tier.
Broadest Compatibility
Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB
Supports the widest range of published platforms.
Samsung
Good For The Right Buyer
Lexar
Strong Recommendation
Final Recommendation
PC Builders, Creators, and Enthusiasts Who Want Top-tier Gen4 Nvme Performance from a 2TB Drive
Skip it if: You want the cheapest 2TB Gen4 SSD, need bundled heatsink hardware in the box, or are buying mainly for best-value gaming storage.
PC Upgraders and PS5 Owners Who Want Fast Gen4 Storage Without Paying Flagship Prices
Skip it if: You want built-in heatsink hardware, proven top-of-chart gaming storage scores, or premium extras like hardware encryption support clearly documented by mainstream reviewers.
Add Another Option
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Kingston
Best For
PC or PS5 Upgraders Who Want a Low-cost 1TB Gen4 Nvme Drive from a Major Brand
Key Strength
Official specs list PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe performance up to 6000 MB/s read and 4000 MB/s write for this 1TB model.
Crucial
Best For
PC Builders and Upgraders Who Want Flagship-class Pcie 4.0 Speed with TLC NAND and DRAM Cache
Key Strength
Very fast rated sequential speeds for this exact 2TB model at up to 7,400MB/s read and 7,000MB/s write
SK hynix
Best For
PC Builders and Workstation Users Who Already Have a Pcie 5.0 M.2 Slot and Want Top-tier Sequential Speed from an In-house SK Hynix Design
Key Strength
Very fast rated Gen5 performance up to 14,700 MB/s read and 13,400 MB/s write
Solidigm
Best For
Budget-focused PC Users Upgrading an Everyday Desktop or Laptop for Faster Boot, App Loading, and Moderate Gaming/storage Use
Key Strength
Affordable PCIe 4.0 NVMe option with good everyday responsiveness and real-world value
Samsung
Best For
Creators and Power Users Who Have a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Port and Want a Compact Premium External SSD
Key Strength
Up to 2,000 MB/s sequential read and write on the official spec sheet
SanDisk
Best For
Creators and Travelers Who Want a Compact, Durable USB-C Backup/editing Drive with faster-than-10Gbps-class Headline Speeds
Key Strength
Exact SKU matches SanDisk's newer V3 1TB model rather than the older 1050MB/s version.
Crucial
Best For
Creators and Power Users Who Have a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Port and Want a Compact External SSD with Strong Real-world Transfer Speeds
Key Strength
Very fast 20Gbps-class USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 performance for a portable SSD
WD_BLACK
Best For
PC Gamers and PS5 Upgraders Who Want Very Fast Gen4 Storage in a 2TB Capacity
Key Strength
Very high rated Gen4 performance at up to 7,300 MB/s read and 6,600 MB/s write for the 2TB model.