Lexar 1TB PLAY 2230 PCle Gen 4x4 NVMe, Perfect for Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, Legion GO via Extension Board, M.2 2230 Compatible Laptops, Up To 5200/4700 MB/s, Internal SSD (LNMPLAY001T-RNNNU)

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Digital Storage Capacity 1024 GB
Hard Disk Interface NVMe
Connectivity Technology PCIe
Brand Lexar
Special Feature SLC dynamic cache
Hard Disk Description Solid State Drive
Compatible Devices Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, Legion GO via an extension board, and M.2 2230-compatible laptops
Installation Type Internal Hard Drive
Color Black, blue
Hard Disk Size 1024 GB

About this item

  • Compact Form Factor: With an ultra-compact form factor, the Lexar PLAY 2230 PCIe 4.0 SSD is perfect for handheld gaming consoles such as the Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and compatible with Legion GO via an extension board, as well as M.2 2230 compatible laptops.
  • Transfer Games and Other Files Fast: The Lexar PLAY 2230 PCIe 4.0 SSD leverages its high-speed PCIe Gen 4x4 interface to deliver transfer speeds up to 5200MB/s and write speeds of 4700MB/s so you can transfer even massive game files fast and is also backwards-compatible with PCIe Gen 3.
  • Lots of Storage in Less Space: With capacity up to 1TB, the Lexar PLAY 2230 PCIe 4.0 SSD offers lots of room for more games so you can take all of your favorites with you on the go.
  • More Game Time, Less Wait Time: SLC dynamic cache accelerates game loading and download speeds so you can spend more time playing and less time waiting.
  • Game On, For Longer: The Lexar PLAY 2230 PCIe 4.0 SSD automatically adjusts its power consumption based on the device's load status, providing energy-saving operation.
  • Warranty: five-year limited

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    4.84.8 out of 5 stars1,270
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    Compact form factor
    Transfer games and other files fast
    Lots of storage in less space
    More game time, less wait time
    Game on, for longer

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    (1) Up to 5200MB/s read, 4700MB/s write. Speeds based on internal testing. Actual performance may vary.

    Actual usable memory capacity may vary. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes.

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    Perfect for handheld gaming consoles and small M.2 laptops, the Lexar PLAY 2230 PCIe 4.0 SSD delivers fantastic performance in a small form factor. With read speeds up to 5200MB/s, and write speeds of 4700MB/s, it’s ready to play your AAA titles or transfer them fast. SLC dynamic cache keeps load times and downloads fast to minimize wait times and low power consumption ensures extended battery life.

    Customer reviews

    4.8 out of 5 stars
    4.8 out of 5
    1,270 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the heat output, quality, performance, ease of installation, and value of the computer drive. They mention that it runs cool, is reliable, and works well. Some appreciate the built-in heatsink, saying it saves them the effort of having to have one. Overall, most are happy with the value and performance of the drive.

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    103 customers mention "Write speed"92 positive11 negative

    Customers like the write speed of the computer drive. They say it's not only fast, but it cranks out its advertised speeds. It loads games and ROMs fast, and has very high transfer speeds. The interface for video and audio is super fast, with low heat output. It's efficient and will decrease load times.

    "...It was very easy to install. Good storage. It’s fast and efficient. Exactly what I needed." Read more

    "...deal than similarly priced QLC drives since this has TLC and is MUCH faster. Finally, someone produced a fast and affordable 4TB ssd without QLC." Read more

    "...If you're looking for speed, endurance, size options and a good price, the Lexar is the way to go...." Read more

    "...The Lexar NM790 not only gives my PS5 great performance loading times are 10x fast...." Read more

    102 customers mention "Performance"98 positive4 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the computer drive. They mention that it works well, it performs as expected, and it doesn't heat up the console much. Some say that the initial performance figures are significantly impressive for the price. Overall, most are happy with the drive's performance and recommend it to others.

    "...After 6+ months, this ssd is still working perfect and hasn't really lost any speed or health (see 2nd pic) even though it has had over 3TB of data..." Read more

    "...We've noticed no lack of performance, temps stay under control, and the install is as easy as any other NVME...." Read more

    "...64 MB/s, I could really tell everything was loading faster, working smoother, etc...." Read more

    "very reliable SSD, works well in both my ps5, and laptop" Read more

    68 customers mention "Value"68 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the hard drive. They say it's a great combo of price/performance, and the most cost efficient for 4 TB. Customers also say the speed, price, and power savings justify the purchase.

    "This drive is a great value. It comes with the screw needed to hold it down. It was very easy to install. Good storage. It’s fast and efficient...." Read more

    "...drive actually lives past the warranty, I will consider it an extremely good value...." Read more

    "...If you're looking for speed, endurance, size options and a good price, the Lexar is the way to go...." Read more

    "...Fast, low temp, great option if you can get it close to its MSRP." Read more

    62 customers mention "Quality"57 positive5 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the computer drive. They mention that it is a reliable SSD, works well in both their PS5 and laptop, and is able to provide fast storage. Some say that the brand is trustworthy and the drive is in great condition.

    "...2tb 980P will continue to be my OS/boot drive since I know it's reliable, has DRAM and there's still plenty of room left for my DAWs and music...." Read more

    "...If you're looking for speed, endurance, size options and a good price, the Lexar is the way to go...." Read more

    "...6 Month UPDATE: Still rock solid amazing drive. I haven't experienced a lot of "bit rot" like you might experience on less expensive drives...." Read more

    "very reliable SSD, works well in both my ps5, and laptop" Read more

    57 customers mention "Ease of installation"57 positive0 negative

    Customers find the installation of the computer drive to be easy. They mention that it goes in like a dream, and does its job. Some customers also say that the drive does not require any skill to use.

    "...It comes with the screw needed to hold it down. It was very easy to install. Good storage. It’s fast and efficient. Exactly what I needed." Read more

    "...no lack of performance, temps stay under control, and the install is as easy as any other NVME...." Read more

    "...Put the bottom plate back on the PS5 and you're done! It takes less than a minute to install! This bad boy can hold about 50 games on your PS5...." Read more

    "Works right out the box with a super easy install in a computer or gaming console and is blazing fast" Read more

    33 customers mention "Storage space"28 positive5 negative

    Customers like the storage space of the hard drive. For example, they say it gives a great amount of storage, has a good memory, and is perfect for expanding PS5 storage. Some mention that it reads and writes super fast.

    "...It was very easy to install. Good storage. It’s fast and efficient. Exactly what I needed." Read more

    "...This does it, easy to install and holds many games...." Read more

    "It has lots of storage for games, and was easy to install. I can't comment on how long it will last, but it has worked well for the past month...." Read more

    "Excellent device with the promised transfer rate and storage capabilities. It is giving the performance I expected." Read more

    26 customers mention "Heat output"19 positive7 negative

    Customers like the heat output of the computer drive. They mention that it has a built-in heat sink, runs cool, and holds temperatures very well. Some appreciate the included heat sink as it helps keep the drive cool during heavy usage.

    "...I really appreciated the built in heatsink, saves me the effort of having to buy one separate and install with those tiny screws...." Read more

    "...or truly measurable change in drive performance, it holds temperatures very well, and it cranks out its advertised speeds...." Read more

    "...My only con is that it does run quite warm. It does sit under my GPU and in general, idling on the desktop it can sit in the 50's...." Read more

    "...over other comparable drives due to its balance of efficiency, low heat output, and ultra performance.Tips:*..." Read more

    8 customers mention "Report"8 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the report. They mention that it performs well, has no errors, and is flawless. Some say that they have experienced no problems on the Windows side.

    "...Read and write speeds are great!No issues to report, as of now." Read more

    "...It seems to perform well and not have any errors...." Read more

    "...I am happy with it. No issues this far." Read more

    "I've only had this SSD for a few months, but it seems flawless, and very fast...." Read more

    Fast, reliable, easy to install, great for the PlayStation 5!
    5 out of 5 stars
    Fast, reliable, easy to install, great for the PlayStation 5!
    This is one of the best M.2 SSDs I own. As a first time M.2 NVMe SSD owner I'm glad I made the switch to these types of SSDs as I also own a 4 TB Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink for my gaming PC. The Lexar NM790 not only gives my PS5 great performance loading times are 10x fast. I only have to wait 11 seconds from the title screen into the game for Assassin's Creed Valhalla. in the Console storage I had to wait about 50 seconds sometimes even 60 seconds. It's easy to install as well.Remove the bottom plate. Take the SSD medal cover off remove the screw in the standoff space. Install the SSD and screw the screw at the end of the SSD. Put the medal cover back on the SSD housing. Put the bottom plate back on the PS5 and you're done! It takes less than a minute to install! This bad boy can hold about 50 games on your PS5. Buy it, you won't regret it!
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    Justin Simon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good value, easy install and works great
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2024
    Style: NM710Pattern Name: 2280Size: 500GBVerified Purchase
    This drive is a great value. It comes with the screw needed to hold it down. It was very easy to install. Good storage. It’s fast and efficient. Exactly what I needed.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great value... if it lives. (EDIT: 6 month update)
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2023
    Style: NM790Pattern Name: 2280Size: 4TBVerified Purchase
    Edited 4/27/2024- Increased overall rating to 5 stars. After 6+ months, this ssd is still working perfect and hasn't really lost any speed or health (see 2nd pic) even though it has had over 3TB of data on it for the last 4 months. Great drive and glad I purchased 2 before the prices increased. I still think it's worth it at the current price.

    I've been running 2x 2tb Samsung 980 Pro ssd's on my Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX8 and was getting low on D: drive space. I could have shared some C drive space but with ssd prices being what they are at the present time, why bother?

    I decided it was time to step up to a 4TB ssd but I chose to try saving a little money and went with the Lexar NM790 4TB. I've used many Lexar storage products in digital cameras and digital audio players in the past and have never had one fail. It is my understanding that Lexar has changed hands so the jury is out as to whether this ssd will live a long reliable life, much like all of the previous Lexar products that I've owned. Having said this, so far I'm very happy with the drive, especially for my needs and the money spent. I am using it strictly as a game storage drive so my opinion may or may not be different if I were using it as an OS/boot drive. The Samsung 2tb 980P will continue to be my OS/boot drive since I know it's reliable, has DRAM and there's still plenty of room left for my DAWs and music.

    I did go ahead and run the CrystalDiskMark test set to the NVME settings. I only ran a single test in order to see what the drive was capable of when filled to 56% with over 2TB of data. In actual use, it works as good as the 980P and I have no complaints. Color me surprised- this drive is actually showing as good if not better numbers than the 35% full Samsung 980P 2TB. If this drive actually lives past the warranty, I will consider it an extremely good value. This is a much better deal than similarly priced QLC drives since this has TLC and is MUCH faster. Finally, someone produced a fast and affordable 4TB ssd without QLC.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great value... if it lives. (EDIT: 6 month update)
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2023
    Edited 4/27/2024- Increased overall rating to 5 stars. After 6+ months, this ssd is still working perfect and hasn't really lost any speed or health (see 2nd pic) even though it has had over 3TB of data on it for the last 4 months. Great drive and glad I purchased 2 before the prices increased. I still think it's worth it at the current price.

    I've been running 2x 2tb Samsung 980 Pro ssd's on my Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX8 and was getting low on D: drive space. I could have shared some C drive space but with ssd prices being what they are at the present time, why bother?

    I decided it was time to step up to a 4TB ssd but I chose to try saving a little money and went with the Lexar NM790 4TB. I've used many Lexar storage products in digital cameras and digital audio players in the past and have never had one fail. It is my understanding that Lexar has changed hands so the jury is out as to whether this ssd will live a long reliable life, much like all of the previous Lexar products that I've owned. Having said this, so far I'm very happy with the drive, especially for my needs and the money spent. I am using it strictly as a game storage drive so my opinion may or may not be different if I were using it as an OS/boot drive. The Samsung 2tb 980P will continue to be my OS/boot drive since I know it's reliable, has DRAM and there's still plenty of room left for my DAWs and music.

    I did go ahead and run the CrystalDiskMark test set to the NVME settings. I only ran a single test in order to see what the drive was capable of when filled to 56% with over 2TB of data. In actual use, it works as good as the 980P and I have no complaints. Color me surprised- this drive is actually showing as good if not better numbers than the 35% full Samsung 980P 2TB. If this drive actually lives past the warranty, I will consider it an extremely good value. This is a much better deal than similarly priced QLC drives since this has TLC and is MUCH faster. Finally, someone produced a fast and affordable 4TB ssd without QLC.
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    Joe DiGiorno
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Value
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024
    Style: NM790 w/ HeatsinkPattern Name: 2280Size: 1TBVerified Purchase
    I work in IT, when clients ask me for a solid SSD upgrade I never would have thought of Lexar...When a friend of mine was looking to upgrade his aging 256gb SATA SSD, I took a chance on the NM790 1TB just to get him rolling. I really appreciated the built in heatsink, saves me the effort of having to buy one separate and install with those tiny screws. The heatsink is surprisingly dense and has been holding up for him for some time now. We've noticed no lack of performance, temps stay under control, and the install is as easy as any other NVME. This is going to be my new recommendation for my clients "just looking for an upgrade" and as long as the price stays down, I'll have no problem pointing my customers in this direction.
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    B. Russo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great amount of storage for an excellent price.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023
    Style: NM790Pattern Name: 2280Size: 4TBVerified Purchase
    I've been looking at getting a larger NVMe SSD for a year or so now but prices have largely remained steady up until Fall off this year when they really started to get more affordable.

    This is replacing an older Gen 3 MP510 960GB. I was getting rather tired of having to pick and choose what I wanted installed on the drive.

    I picked the Lexar after reading numerous reviews and seeing nothing but positives.

    It's TLC based drive unlike most of the others around this price point for 4TB models. QLC drives have their own issues, the most concerning being longevity, as their NAND is much more easily worn out and typically do have any DRAM so in heavy or intense workloads they can drop to speeds like that of normal mechanical hard drive.

    It's got a rather high endurance rating, over twice the 1400 TBW of the drive out replaced. This was another reason for getting this as I don't have to worry about the drive failing due to exhausting the endurance. I'm sure I'll be looking gone before the drive would fail.

    One incredible thing is that Lexar managed to get all 4TB on a single side of the NVMe. Most drives they're on both sides making it harder to cool.

    My only con is that it does run quite warm. It does sit under my GPU and in general, idling on the desktop it can sit in the 50's. If your motherboard doesn't have a heatsink, you'll want to pick one up. I can't imagine how much worse it could be if I didn't have 2 140mm intakes on the side above the GPU blowing air down onto the board. I did buy a heatsink but have not yet installed it so I'll likely be looking at around a drop off 10-15C or more. If the extra $15-20 for the heatsink model didn't bother you, go that route.

    I will say I am hampering the drive as the m.2 slot it occupied is only a PCIE Gen 3 so it won't ever hit it's true speeds, but when I tested it, it was hitting the limit of the maximum bandwidth. I was getting identical read and write speeds capping out around 3500MB/s, a little less than half what the drive is capable of.

    If you're looking for speed, endurance, size options and a good price, the Lexar is the way to go. They've been in the storage game for a long time and have always been reliable for flash based storage
    19 people found this helpful
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    Rob
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast, reliable, easy to install, great for the PlayStation 5!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024
    Style: NM790 w/ HeatsinkPattern Name: 2280Size: 2TBVerified Purchase
    This is one of the best M.2 SSDs I own. As a first time M.2 NVMe SSD owner I'm glad I made the switch to these types of SSDs as I also own a 4 TB Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink for my gaming PC. The Lexar NM790 not only gives my PS5 great performance loading times are 10x fast. I only have to wait 11 seconds from the title screen into the game for Assassin's Creed Valhalla. in the Console storage I had to wait about 50 seconds sometimes even 60 seconds. It's easy to install as well.

    Remove the bottom plate. Take the SSD medal cover off remove the screw in the standoff space. Install the SSD and screw the screw at the end of the SSD. Put the medal cover back on the SSD housing. Put the bottom plate back on the PS5 and you're done! It takes less than a minute to install! This bad boy can hold about 50 games on your PS5. Buy it, you won't regret it!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast, reliable, easy to install, great for the PlayStation 5!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024
    This is one of the best M.2 SSDs I own. As a first time M.2 NVMe SSD owner I'm glad I made the switch to these types of SSDs as I also own a 4 TB Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink for my gaming PC. The Lexar NM790 not only gives my PS5 great performance loading times are 10x fast. I only have to wait 11 seconds from the title screen into the game for Assassin's Creed Valhalla. in the Console storage I had to wait about 50 seconds sometimes even 60 seconds. It's easy to install as well.

    Remove the bottom plate. Take the SSD medal cover off remove the screw in the standoff space. Install the SSD and screw the screw at the end of the SSD. Put the medal cover back on the SSD housing. Put the bottom plate back on the PS5 and you're done! It takes less than a minute to install! This bad boy can hold about 50 games on your PS5. Buy it, you won't regret it!
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    Arguelles Villa NV
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto para Steam Deck
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 12, 2024
    Style: PLAYPattern Name: 2230Size: 1TBVerified Purchase
    Funciona genial con Steam Deck
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Big and fast
    Reviewed in Canada on May 29, 2024
    Style: NM790 w/ HeatsinkPattern Name: 2280Size: 4TBVerified Purchase
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    Lexar NM790 SSD with Heatsink 4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Drive, Up to 7400MB/s, Compatible with PS5, for Gamers and Creators (LNM790X004T-RN9NU)

    - Big at 4TB
    - Fast at 7400MB/s read, 6500MB/s write
    - Good endurance: 3000TBW
    - Up to 2x faster than previous generation PCIe Gen 3 SSDs
    - Compatible with PS5 (and PC/Mac)
    - Includes heatsink

    Misses?
    - Of course, 1/2 as fast as current gen PCIe Gen 5 SSDs but you may not buy those as they're even more expensive and run hotter under demanding workloads.

    If you're rocking a PCIe Gen 4 mobo and are looking for a bulk storage NVMe M.2 SSD, while this isn't the fastest, it offers better performance than many other M.2 drives out there. Worth considering. Recommended accordingly.
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    Corey Benoit
    5.0 out of 5 stars I'm Very Happy
    Reviewed in Canada on May 26, 2024
    Style: NM790Pattern Name: 2280Size: 4TBVerified Purchase
    I was in the market for a another ssd for more storage for my game files. I normally stick with crucial for my ssd's but I didn't want to do another sata ssd since i don't have much room in my case and my mother board has no m.2 slots. So I did some research and came across this pcie m.2 adapter. I told my tech buddy about it and he said that it would be a good idea and then he recommended me the lexar drive cause he has one and said it works great. Now normally I stick with crucial for my ssd's but when I was looking at prices lexar at the time was just a bit cheaper for my budget.This drive is amazing. Its super fast (faster then all my other drives) It was fairly easy to install into the adapter. Overall I'm very happy with it so far I haven't had it all that long but so far so good.
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    Anthony
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing games load way faster!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 20, 2024
    Style: NM710Pattern Name: 2280Size: 1TBVerified Purchase
    Wow the speed is amazing! I'm first in game because of this compared to a Xbox Series X and other systems!
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    Jae
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to upgrade your mac mini
    Reviewed in Canada on April 3, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    Speeds are much faster now!
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