Between the NM800 Pro 2TB and Rocket 5 2TB, the NM800 Pro 2TB comes out ahead in endurance (tbw), while the Rocket 5 2TB wins on sequential read and sequential write. Overall, the NM800 Pro 2TB scores 69.6 and the Rocket 5 2TB scores 88.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Rocket 5 2TB is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 18.6 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 NM800 Pro 2TB if you care most about endurance (tbw). The biggest gaps in its favor are endurance (tbw).
Pick the Rocket 5 2TB if you care most about sequential read and sequential write. Its strongest claims are sequential read, sequential write, interface.
Both ship with comparable capacity, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Rocket 5 2TB is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Lexar - NM800 Pro 2TB wins
- ▲Endurance (TBW) — 25.00% more. 1500 vs 1200.
Why Sabrent - Rocket 5 2TB wins
- ▲Sequential read — 86.67% more. 14000 MB/s vs 7500 MB/s.
- ▲Sequential write — 84.62% more. 12000 MB/s vs 6500 MB/s.
- ▲Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4 (vs PCIe 4.0 x4).
Spec comparison
Capacity
| Spec | Lexar - NM800 Pro 2TB | Sabrent - Rocket 5 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2000 GB | 2000 GB |
Performance
| Spec | Lexar - NM800 Pro 2TB | Sabrent - Rocket 5 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential read | 7500 MB/s | 14000 MB/slead |
| Sequential write | 6500 MB/s | 12000 MB/slead |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4lead |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
Endurance
| Spec | Lexar - NM800 Pro 2TB | Sabrent - Rocket 5 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Endurance (TBW)ⓘ | 1500lead | 1200 |
| Warranty | 5 yrs | 5 yrs |
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