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Green rectangular circuit board with gold edge connector and black controller chip, M.2 2280 form factor

Lexar

Lexar NM610 PRO 500GB M.2 2280 internal SSD

SKU CH-5SKN-F53AM

500 GB NVMe drive with 2100 MB/s read and 1600 MB/s write speeds for fast boot and load times

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form FactorM.2 2280
  • Capacity500GB
  • Memory Components3D TLC
  • InterfacePCI-Express 3.0 x4, NVMe

Options 500GB NM610 PRO

  • Sequential read up to 2100 MB/s for fast boot and load times
  • Sequential write up to 1600 MB/s speeds up file saves and installs
  • 5x SATA performance with PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface
  • 3D TLC NAND with LDPC error correction protects data integrity
  • Shock resistant to 1500G and vibration rated 20G for durable operation

What this drive is

The Lexar NM610 PRO is a 500GB internal SSD built in the M.2 2280 form factor. It uses 3D TLC NAND and connects through a PCIe 3.0 x4 lane with NVMe 1.3 support. The drive is made for consumer desktops and laptops that need faster storage than a SATA device can provide.

The spec that decides fit

Sequential reads reach up to 2100 MBps and writes up to 1600 MBps, with random 4KB performance rated at 188,000 IOPS read and 156,000 IOPS write. Endurance is rated at 250TB total bytes written and the mean time between failures is 1,500,000 hours. If your workload demands higher sustained throughput or greater write endurance, this model will not be sufficient.

Who should buy it and who should not

It suits PC enthusiasts upgrading from a SATA SSD who want a 3.5x speed boost for everyday tasks, gaming loads and content creation. The single-sided 2.25mm height fits most thin laptops and compact boards. Users needing PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 bandwidth, higher capacities or enterprise-grade endurance should look at a different drive.

Highlights

  • Sequential read up to 2100 MB/s for fast boot and load times
  • Sequential write up to 1600 MB/s speeds up file saves and installs
  • 5x SATA performance with PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface
  • 3D TLC NAND with LDPC error correction protects data integrity
  • Shock resistant to 1500G and vibration rated 20G for durable operation

Specifications

BrandLexar
SeriesNM610
ModelLNM610-500RBNA
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form FactorM.2 2280
Capacity500GB
Memory Components3D TLC
InterfacePCI-Express 3.0 x4, NVMe
Max Sequential ReadUp to 2100 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 1600 MBps
4KB Random ReadUp to 188,000 IOPS
4KB Random WriteUp to 156,000 IOPS
MTBF1,500,000 hours
FeaturesTBW: 250TB
High-speed PCIe Gen3 x4 interface: 2100 MB/s read and 1600 MB/s write - NVMe 1.3 supported
M.2 2280 form factor
Get 3.5x the speed of a SATA-based SSD
Ideal for PC enthusiasts
3D NAND
Features LDPC (Low-Density Parity Check)
Shock and vibration resistant with no moving parts
Operating Temperature0°C ~ +70°C
Storage Temperature-40°C ~ +85°C
Max Shock Resistance1500G, duration 0.5 ms, Half Sine Wave
Max Vibration Resistance10~2000 Hz, 1.5mm, 20G, 1 Oct/min, 30 min/axis (X, Y, Z)
Height2.25mm
Width22.00mm
Depth80.00mm
Weight9.00g

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Questions about this item

What does the 2100 MB/s read speed mean for everyday use?

The 2100 MB/s sequential read figure lets the drive load large games, video projects or OS files noticeably faster than a SATA SSD, while the 1600 MB/s write speed keeps saves and exports moving quickly.

How does the PCIe 3.0 x4 interface affect real-world throughput?

The PCIe 3.0 x4 link carries NVMe 1.3 traffic, so the drive reaches its rated 2100 MB/s read and 1600 MB/s write without being bottlenecked by the bus.

Will the M.2 2280 2.25 mm height fit my laptop or desktop slot?

Yes, the 2280 length (80 mm), 22 mm width and 2.25 mm thickness match the standard M.2 slot found in most modern laptops and motherboards.

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