Features
- PNY CS1030
- Solid-state design with no moving parts
- Lexar NQ780
- 600 TBW endurance rating for the 1TB model
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The PNY CS1030 is the better buy: it costs KSh 1,500 less.
The main differences to help you choose.
| Priority | PNY CS1030 | Lexar NQ780 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Solid-state design with no moving parts | 600 TBW endurance rating for the 1TB model |
| SSD type | Internal NVMe solid-state drive | M.2 2280 NVMe SSD |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 NVMe SSD |
| Interface / protocol | PCIe Gen3 x4, NVMe | PCIe Gen 4 x4 / NVMe |
| Sequential read / write | Read: up to 2,100 MB/s | Up to 6000MB/s read · Up to 2500MB/s write |
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| Specification | PNY CS1030 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD | Lexar NQ780 1TB Internal SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PNY | Lexar |
| Specification | PNY CS1030 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD | Lexar NQ780 1TB Internal SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential Read / Write | Read: up to 2,100 MB/s; write: up to 1,100 MB/s | Up to 6000MB/s read · Up to 2500MB/s write |
| NAND / Cache | 3D flash memory | — |
| Endurance | — | 600TBW |
| Specification | PNY CS1030 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD | Lexar NQ780 1TB Internal SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand / Model | PNY CS1030 1TB | Lexar NQ780 · LNQ780X001T-RNNNG |
| Storage Capacity | 1TB | 1TB |
| SSD Type | Internal NVMe solid-state drive | M.2 2280 NVMe SSD |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 NVMe SSD |
| Interface / Protocol | PCIe Gen3 x4; NVMe | PCIe Gen 4 x4 / NVMe |
| Specification | PNY CS1030 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD | Lexar NQ780 1TB Internal SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Features / Security | Solid-state design with no moving parts | 600 TBW endurance rating for the 1TB model |
| Compatibility | NVMe-enabled desktop and laptop computers with a compatible M.2 2280 PCIe slot | Compatible M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe slots; maximum throughput requires a suitable Gen4 x4 host |
| Specification | PNY CS1030 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD | Lexar NQ780 1TB Internal SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty / Package | Packaging states: 5-year limited manufacturer warranty or TBW, subject to PNY terms.Manufacturer terms apply | 60 months · 60 months |
| Dimensions / Weight | — | 80 × 22 × 2.45 mm; 6 g |
| Specification | PNY CS1030 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD | Lexar NQ780 1TB Internal SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Model-specific details | — | 1TB · LNQ780X001T-RNNNG — Product series: NQ780; Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C; Storage temperature: -40°C to 85°C |
These products have the same published specifications.
The PNY CS1030 is the better buy, as it costs less.
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