CONCLUSION

    The NQ780 line of M.2 Gen4 SSDs seems to have been developed for consumers who place performance second to capacity, but it actually does very well overall. Yes, it may not be quite as fast as the NM790 model but for the most part it comes very close which is great for a DRAM-less model. As for durability both the 2400TBW and 1.5 million hours MTBF check out so no issues here (also the 5-year limited warranty is plenty).

    Right now, the Lexar NQ780 4TB M.2 Gen4 SSD retails for USD239.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) so it’s priced just a tad higher than expected (was unable to find it anywhere in the EU). Overall, my sole concern about the brand new NQ780 line is that it lands very close in price with both the NQ790 and the NM790 models so I do think Lexar should look into that. Price aside however the NQ780 does deliver good performance and durability and since it’s also covered by a 5-year limited warranty it deserves the Golden Award.

PROS

- Good Overall Performance (For a DRAM-Less Drive)
- Durability (1.5 Million Hours MTBF / 2400TBW)
- Up To 4TB Capacity
- 5 Year Limited Warranty

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- EU Availability (Currently)