CONCLUSION

   Even though the MaXio MAP1602 NAND flash controller is not among the leading ones in the market (the lack of DRAM is quite evident across the board after all) it does well overall and should be plenty for most consumers. Now, I was a bit surprised to see that the GM7 model by ACER which uses the same did quite better but that could be both due to the NAND used and of course the firmware (MaXio probably tailors the firmware according to the needs of each manufacturer). That being said however the Lexar NM790 does deliver in terms of overall performance so all that’s left is cost.

   With a current price tag set USD109.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and at 111.20Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) the NM790 2TB Gen4 SSD by Lexar is priced well. At the end of the day the NM790 Gen4 SSD line by Lexar might not be amongst the fastest choices’ consumers have currently (the same of course applies to all DRAM-less models) but it does deliver good performance and durability numbers without asking for a lot and for that it deserves the Golden Award.

PROS

- Good Overall Performance (For a DRAM Less Drive)
- Up To 4TB Capacity
- 5 Year Limited Warranty
- Price (For Some)

CONS

- Thermal Throttling (During SNIA Tests)