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Lexar EQ790 4TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe 1.4, Blazing Speeds Up to 7000MB/s Read 6000MB/s Write for Intense Workloads & PS5 PC Gaming, High Performance Internal Solid State Drive

Lexar EQ790 4TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe 1.4, Blazing Speeds Up to 7000MB/s Read 6000MB/s Write for Intense Workloads & PS5 PC Gaming, High Performance Internal Solid State Drive

649.99 CAD

PC and PS5 users who want a high-capacity 4TB Gen4 NVMe drive for game libraries, creative projects, or bulk fast storage at a value price.

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About this product

Key features

  • Built to help you power through your workday, the Lexar EQ790 PCIe 4.0 SSD delivers the performance and reliability you need
  • Thanks to the PCIe 4.0 interface, NVMe protocol, as well as HMB and SLC cache technologies, the device can achieve better performance, providing users with an enhanced user experience
  • High-performance – with sequential read/write speeds up to 7000/6000MB/s, actual performance may vary. High-quality 3D NAND boasts reliability and endurance
  • With good power management, you can intelligently control power consumption according to the Load, and it is compatible with PlayStation 5
  • Lexar offers a limited 5-year manufacturer warranty

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Specifications

NAND
3D NAND
Capacity
4TB
Interface
PCIe Gen4 x4, NVMe 1.4
Form Factor
M.2 2280
Compatibility
PS5, PC, laptop
Sequential Read
Up to 7000 MB/s
Sequential Write
Up to 6000 MB/s

Pros

  • ✓High 4TB capacity for large datasets and game libraries
  • ✓Up to 7000 MB/s read suits Gen4 platforms
  • ✓PS5-compatible M.2 2280 form factor
  • ✓Good value per terabyte for a 4TB Gen4 drive

Cons

  • ×No heatsink included — PS5 and hot M.2 slots may need one
  • ×DRAM-less designs can slow under sustained heavy writes
  • ×Gen4 speeds do not benefit Gen3-only systems

FAQ

Does this work in a PS5?

Yes, it is an M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD compatible with the PS5 storage expansion slot. Sony recommends a heatsink, which this drive does not include.

What are the read and write speeds?

It is rated up to 7000 MB/s sequential read and up to 6000 MB/s sequential write on a PCIe Gen4 x4 interface.

Does it need a heatsink?

For sustained workloads or PS5 use, adding an M.2 heatsink is recommended to maintain performance and avoid thermal throttling.