Lexar NM790 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280)
The Lexar NM790 is a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD in the M.2 2280 form factor. Despite being DRAM-less (Maxio MAP1602 controller), it delivers strong performance (up to 7,400 MB/s sequential read) with excellent idle power efficiency, and is widely praised in the Framework community as one of the best-value high-capacity drives1.
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe |
| Capacities | 2TB, 4TB |
| Sequential read | up to 7,400 MB/s |
| Controller | Maxio MAP1602 (DRAM-less) |
Framework Compatibility
| Model | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Framework Laptop 13 (all gens) | Works1 | Primary 2280 slot |
| Framework Laptop 16 | Works | Primary 2280 slot |
| Framework Desktop | Works | 2280 slot(s) |
| Framework Laptop 12 | Incompatible | 2230 only |
| Framework Laptop 16 (secondary) | Incompatible | 2230 slot |
Linux caveat
The Maxio MAP1602 controller had Linux compatibility issues that were fixed in kernel 6.5.5 with the NVME_QUIRK_DELAY_BEFORE_CHK_RDY patch. Use a distro with kernel ≥6.5.5 (e.g., Fedora 39 ships 6.5.6; Ubuntu 24.04 LTS ships 6.6/6.7). Older kernels like Ubuntu 23.10's 6.5.0 may fail to install to this drive1.
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