Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB
2TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,000 MB/s read · PassMark #44
Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 2TB
2TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,700 MB/s read · PassMark #40
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB lands at 75 and Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 2TB at 75. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB if…
- ✓Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #44
- ✓Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
Pick Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 2TB if…
- ✓Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #40
- ✓Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
- ✓PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB more score per dollar ($225 vs $319).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB | Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 (with heatsink) |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 |
| Sequential read | 14,000 MB/s | 14,700 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 13,000 MB/s | 13,400 MB/s |
| Random read | 2,100,000 IOPS | 1,850,000 IOPS |
| Random write | 2,000,000 IOPS | 2,600,000 IOPS |
| Controller | Silicon Motion SM2508 (6nm) | Samsung Presto (in-house, 5nm) |
| NAND | 232-layer Micron B58R 3D TLC | Samsung V8 V-NAND 3D TLC (236-layer) |
| DRAM | yes, ~1GB LPDDR4X per TB | ▲ yes, LPDDR4X |
| Endurance | 1,400 TBW | 1,200 TBW |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| PassMark Disk Score | 79,270 | 79,908 |
| PassMark rank | #44 of 100 consumer SSDs | #40 of 100 consumer SSDs |
Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB
- +Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #44
- +Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
- −DRAM-less controllers on lower-tier variants may throttle under sustained writes
- −Pricing varies — confirm current retail before purchase
Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 2TB
- +Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #40
- +Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
- +PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
- −PCIe 5.0 drives run hot — heatsink or motherboard M.2 cooling recommended
- −Pricing varies — confirm current retail before purchase
FAQ: Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB vs Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 2TB
Which is better, Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB or Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 2TB? +
Both score 75 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB worth the price? +
At $225, Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 75 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Is Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 2TB worth the price? +
At $319, Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 75 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Does Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB or Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 2TB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB or Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 2TB? +
Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 2TB — more score per dollar ($225 vs $319). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.