Lexar - NM800 Pro 2TB vs SanDisk - Extreme PRO 2TB (Portable)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Lexar - NM800 Pro 2TB | SanDisk - Extreme PRO 2TB (Portable) |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential read | 7500 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 6500 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
| Endurance (TBW) | 1500 | 2000 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 |
Between the NM800 Pro 2TB and Extreme PRO 2TB (Portable), the NM800 Pro 2TB comes out ahead in sequential read / sequential write, while the Extreme PRO 2TB (Portable) wins on endurance (tbw) / interface. Overall, the NM800 Pro 2TB scores 68.8 and the Extreme PRO 2TB (Portable) scores 64.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The NM800 Pro 2TB edges ahead on the Mars Score (68.8 vs 64.2), but the 4.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the NM800 Pro 2TB if you care most about sequential read / sequential write. The biggest gaps in its favor are sequential read, sequential write. The single most decisive one: Sequential read — 275.00% more. 7500 MB/s vs 2000 MB/s.
Pick the Extreme PRO 2TB (Portable) if you care most about endurance (tbw) / interface. Its strongest claims are endurance (tbw), interface. The single most decisive one: Endurance (TBW) — 33.33% more. 2000 vs 1500.
Both ship with comparable capacity, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Lexar - NM800 Pro 2TB or SanDisk - Extreme PRO 2TB (Portable)?
Lexar - NM800 Pro 2TB leads the current Mars Score by 4.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare sequential read, sequential write, interface against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Lexar - NM800 Pro 2TB if…
Lexar - NM800 Pro 2TB has the measurable edge on read mbps, write mbps.
Choose SanDisk - Extreme PRO 2TB (Portable) if…
SanDisk - Extreme PRO 2TB (Portable) has the measurable edge on tbw, interface.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Lexar - NM800 Pro 2TB wins
- ▲Sequential read — 275.00% more. 7500 MB/s vs 2000 MB/s.
- ▲Sequential write — 225.00% more. 6500 MB/s vs 2000 MB/s.
Why SanDisk - Extreme PRO 2TB (Portable) wins
- ▲Endurance (TBW) — 33.33% more. 2000 vs 1500.
- ▲Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (vs PCIe 4.0 x4).
Spec comparison
Capacity
| Spec | Lexar - NM800 Pro 2TB | SanDisk - Extreme PRO 2TB (Portable) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2000 GB | 2000 GB |
Performance
| Spec | Lexar - NM800 Pro 2TB | SanDisk - Extreme PRO 2TB (Portable) |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential read | 7500 MB/slead | 2000 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 6500 MB/slead | 2000 MB/s |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2lead |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | Portable USBlead |
Endurance
| Spec | Lexar - NM800 Pro 2TB | SanDisk - Extreme PRO 2TB (Portable) |
|---|---|---|
| Endurance (TBW)ⓘ | 1500 | 2000lead |
| Warranty | 5 yrs | 5 yrs |