Best SSDs under $150 for workstation use

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Lexar SSD

39.6 Workstations Score
256GBSATA III2.5"550 MB/s
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Price $60
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Best SSDs under $300 for workstation use

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Lexar NM790

74.1 Workstations Score
1TBPCIe 4.0 x4M.2 22807,400 MB/s
Why we recommend this

The PCIe 4.0 x4 interface delivers 7400 MB/s reads and 6500 MB/s writes, with 1000 TBW endurance and a 5-year warranty. Its DRAM-less design with HMB 3.0 cuts power consumption by up to 40% versus DRAM-equipped Gen 4 drives, and the single-sided build fits laptops and PS5. Best for gamers and creators who need fast, reliable storage for large files and modern games at a budget-friendly price.

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Lexar NQ780

53.6 Workstations Score
1TBPCIe 4.0 x4M.2 22806,000 MB/s
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Best SSDs under $600 for workstation use

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Lexar Professional NM1090 PRO

89.3 Workstations Score
2TBPCIe 5.0 x4M.2 228014,400 MB/sDRAM cache
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Price $370
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Lexar NM790

74.1 Workstations Score
2TBPCIe 4.0 x4M.2 22806,500 MB/s
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Premium SSDs for workstation use

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Lexar NM1090 PRO

85.8 Workstations Score
4TBPCIe 5.0 x4M.2 228014,000 MB/sDRAM cache
Why we recommend this

The PCIe 5.0 x4 interface delivers 13,000 MB/s read and write speeds, with a 6nm controller managing heat to sustain performance during heavy workloads. Its DRAM and SLC dynamic caches reduce latency, while Microsoft DirectStorage support cuts game load times and frees up CPU resources. This 4TB drive suits AI developers training models, gamers on Ryzen or i9 systems, and content creators needing fast rendering, though it is not meant for portable use.

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Lexar NM990

78.6 Workstations Score
4TBPCIe 5.0 x4M.2 228014,000 MB/s
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73.4 Workstations Score
4TBPCIe 4.0M.2 22806,500 MB/s
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Price $690