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Following an announcement at CES 2024, Lexar has finally launched the NM1090 PCIe 5.0 SSD. Available in three models with up to 4TB of storage, the new Gen5 SSD boasts sequential read speeds of over 11.5GB/s and sequential write speeds of over 9GB/s. Equipped with a 4GB onboard SLC dynamic …

Lexar has introduced the Armor 700 portable SSD, the latest addition to its portable SSD lineup. Designed to offer a blend of speed and durability, the Armor 700 Portable SSD targets professional photographers, videographers, content producers, and gamers. Featuring peak read/write speeds of up to 2000MB/s via the USB 3.2 …

It's another USB 3.2 Gen 2 x2 external SSD, retailing for under £180

Lexar's latest portable SSD has arrived, bringing with it faster speeds, USB Type-C connectivity and wide compatibility for gaming PCs and consoles, as well as smartphones like the iPhone 15.  The Lexar SL500 Portable SSD features a slim, aluminium unibody, making it small enough to fit in the palm of …

It's the same Lexar NM790, but this time with a dedicated heatsink - does it make a difference?

At CES this week, we had the chance to swing by the Lexar booth to check out their new line-up for 2024. Aside from new super-fast and gaming oriented SSDs, we also see some new professional storage devices for videographers or photographers. At CES this week, Lexar is showcasing its …

Ahead of CES 2024, Lexar has unveiled its new line-up of hardware. Launching at the show next week will be a slew of new PCIe 4 and PCIe 5 SSDs for modern gaming systems, as well as a new mini SSD option for gaming handhelds. Lexar also has its hands …

Back in September, we reviewed the 4TB Lexar NM790 NVMe SSD. At the time, we were impressed by its speeds but pointed out that it really needed a heatsink to manage thermals for high-load situations. Now, Lexar is unveiling the NM790 SSD with heatsink, marketed towards gamers, both on PC …

Lexar has been expanding its PC component lineup. The latest additions are the Thoc OC DDR5 and DDR4 memory, offering a solution whether you have a new high-end system or an older one needing a RAM upgrade. As the name suggests, the Lexar Thor OC DDR5 memory was inspired by …

It's a 4TB Gen4 SSD for under £200, but it does need some extra cooling to deal with the heat

At CES 2023 this week we checked in with Lexar to take a look at their new and upcoming storage and memory devices. For starters, there is new Ares RGB DDR5 memory on the way for new gaming PCs, but beyond that, there have also been a number of new …

We check out a 2TB SSD from Lexar, priced around £230

Lexar is expanding its SSD line-up with a new PCIe 4.0 NVMe 1.4 M.2 SSD – the NM800. This is set to be Lexar's new flagship, offering maximum read/write speeds of up to 7400MB/s and 5800MB/s. Aimed at gamers and creators, the new Lexar NM800 is joining the ranks of …

Today, Lexar is launching two new sets of DDR4 memory for gaming desktops – the Lexar Hades and the Lexar Hades OC. Featuring vibrant RGB lighting and a sleek heat spreader, this memory will look right at home in any system. The Lexar Hades RGB DDR4 desktop memory is available …

We check out a 128GB CFexpress card from Lexar - worth £215?

Lexar has announced a new portable SSD, the SL200. Weighing in at just 40g, this external SSD features read speeds up to 550MB/s read and write speeds up to 400MB/s. SL200 from Lexar comes with either 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB storage capacity and uses a USB 3.1 …

Lexar has announced its entry to the DRAM market, where the company plans to offer memory solutions for both laptops and desktops. Lexar is mainly known for its flash storage products, including SD cards and, more recently, SSDs. Now, the company says it is “excited to announce its entrance into the …

It's a 500GB NVMe drive for just over £70 - but how fast is it?

It's a 480GB 2.5in SSD from Lexar - how does it compete against the likes of Samsung and Kingston?

It's a highly affordable 480GB NVMe drive from Lexar - how well does it perform?

Lexar is gunning for the title of fastest 1TB portable SSD in the world with its newly unveiled SL100 Pro series. There is next to nothing on the market that can rival the theoretical read speeds up to 950MB/s and write speeds up to 900MB/s, but the SL100 Pro series …

While SanDisk may have been the first to tout a 200GB microSD card last year, more companies are starting to catch on to the trend with Lexar becoming the latest to launch a high-performance microSDXC card offering speeds up to 95 MBps. The 200GB capacity is a step up from …

Many SSD manufacturers have to buy components through multiple vendors before they are able to sell the final unit to you, the customer. Companies with fewer ‘steps' should show ‘purer' pricing – less inclined to be impacted by a multitude of component price moves. KitGuru puts Crucial's latest offer on …