Between the MP700 PRO 2TB and NM800 Pro 2TB, the MP700 PRO 2TB comes out ahead in sequential write and sequential read, while the NM800 Pro 2TB wins on endurance (tbw). Overall, the MP700 PRO 2TB scores 85.6 and the NM800 Pro 2TB scores 69.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MP700 PRO 2TB is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 16.0 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the MP700 PRO 2TB if you care most about sequential write and sequential read. The biggest gaps in its favor are sequential write, sequential read, interface.
Pick the NM800 Pro 2TB if you care most about endurance (tbw). Its strongest claims are endurance (tbw).
Both ship with comparable capacity, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the MP700 PRO 2TB is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Corsair - MP700 PRO 2TB wins
- ▲Sequential write — 81.54% more. 11800 MB/s vs 6500 MB/s.
- ▲Sequential read — 65.33% more. 12400 MB/s vs 7500 MB/s.
- ▲Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4 (vs PCIe 4.0 x4).
Why Lexar - NM800 Pro 2TB wins
- ▲Endurance (TBW) — 25.00% more. 1500 vs 1200.
Spec comparison
Capacity
| Spec | Corsair - MP700 PRO 2TB | Lexar - NM800 Pro 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2000 GB | 2000 GB |
Performance
| Spec | Corsair - MP700 PRO 2TB | Lexar - NM800 Pro 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential read | 12400 MB/slead | 7500 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 11800 MB/slead | 6500 MB/s |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4lead | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
Endurance
| Spec | Corsair - MP700 PRO 2TB | Lexar - NM800 Pro 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Endurance (TBW)ⓘ | 1200 | 1500lead |
| Warranty | 5 yrs | 5 yrs |
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