Verdict

For a NAS cache or write-heavy pool, the LNM790X002T-RNNNU is the safer pick - the MZ-77Q2T0 uses QLC NAND, which wears out faster and slows badly under sustained writes (light, read-mostly use only).

LNM790X002T-RNNNU
Lexar NM790 · 2TB · Desktop
$330 ($165.00/TB)
MZ-77Q2T0
Samsung 870 QVO · 2TB · Desktop
$493 ($246.63/TB)

Value at a glance

Price / TB
LNM790X002T-RNNNU $165.00
MZ-77Q2T0 $246.63
Endurance (TBW)
LNM790X002T-RNNNU 1,500 TB
MZ-77Q2T0 720 TB

Price history

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LNM790X002T-RNNNU $330 MZ-77Q2T0 $493
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LNM790X002T-RNNNU MZ-77Q2T0
Capacity 2 TB 2 TB
Form factor M.2 2.5
Interface NVMe SATA
NAND type TLC QLC
Endurance (TBW) 1,500 TB 720 TB
DWPD - -
DRAM cache No Yes
Power-loss protection No No
Sustained write - 160 MB/s
Cost / TBW $0.220 $0.685
Price / TB $165.00 $246.63
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LNM790X002T-RNNNU

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MZ-77Q2T0

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