{"product_id":"lexar-nm610-pro-500gb-pcie-3-0-nvme-m-2-ssd-1","title":"Lexar NM610 PRO 500GB PCIe 3.0 Nvme M.2 SSD","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n\/* --- AHW STORE: SOLID STATE DRIVES MASTER ARCHITECTURE --- *\/\n.ahw-ssd-wrapper * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n.ahw-ssd-wrapper {\n font-family: 'Instrument Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n color: #1e293b;\n background: #ffffff;\n line-height: 1.6;\n font-size: 15px;\n max-width: 1140px;\n margin: 0 auto;\n}\n\n\/* Typography *\/\n.ahw-ssd-wrapper h1, .ahw-ssd-wrapper h2, .ahw-ssd-wrapper h3, .ahw-ssd-wrapper h4 {\n font-weight: 800;\n line-height: 1.25;\n}\n\n\/* 1. HERO HEADER *\/\n.s-hero {\n position: relative;\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #080e1a 0%, #0f233d 100%) !important;\n color: #ffffff !important;\n border-radius: 18px;\n padding: 42px 36px 36px;\n margin-bottom: 28px;\n border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 178, 0.25);\n overflow: hidden;\n}\n.s-hero::before {\n content: \"\";\n position: absolute; inset: 0;\n background-image:\n linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),\n linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);\n background-size: 32px 32px;\n pointer-events: none;\n}\n.s-hero \u003e * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }\n\n.s-eyebrow {\n display: inline-block;\n background: #0066b2;\n color: #ffffff !important;\n font-size: 11px;\n font-weight: 900;\n letter-spacing: 2px;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n padding: 6px 14px;\n border-radius: 6px;\n text-decoration: none;\n margin-bottom: 16px;\n transition: opacity .2s ease;\n}\n.s-eyebrow:hover { opacity: .9; }\n\n.s-hero-title {\n color: #ffffff !important;\n font-size: 30px;\n font-weight: 900;\n letter-spacing: -0.5px;\n margin-bottom: 12px;\n}\n.s-hero-subtitle {\n color: #cbd5e1 !important;\n font-size: 16px;\n max-width: 880px;\n line-height: 1.65;\n margin-bottom: 24px;\n}\n\n.s-pill-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(170px, 1fr));\n gap: 12px;\n}\n.s-pill {\n background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);\n border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);\n border-radius: 10px;\n padding: 12px 14px;\n}\n.s-pill-lbl {\n font-size: 11px;\n color: #94a3b8 !important;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n letter-spacing: 0.8px;\n margin-bottom: 4px;\n}\n.s-pill-val {\n font-size: 14px;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #ffffff !important;\n}\n\n\/* 2. DUAL PERSONAS *\/\n.s-personas {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n gap: 20px;\n margin-bottom: 28px;\n}\n.s-persona-card {\n background: #f8fafc;\n border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\n border-radius: 14px;\n padding: 26px 24px;\n}\n.s-persona-dark {\n background: #0f172a !important;\n border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 178, 0.25) !important;\n color: #ffffff !important;\n}\n.s-persona-badge {\n display: inline-block;\n font-size: 11px;\n font-weight: 800;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n letter-spacing: 1px;\n color: #0066b2;\n margin-bottom: 10px;\n}\n.s-persona-dark .s-persona-badge {\n color: #0284c7 !important;\n}\n.s-persona-title {\n font-size: 19px;\n font-weight: 800;\n margin-bottom: 10px;\n}\n.s-persona-dark .s-persona-title {\n color: #ffffff !important;\n}\n.s-persona-desc {\n font-size: 14px;\n color: #475569;\n line-height: 1.6;\n}\n.s-persona-dark .s-persona-desc {\n color: #cbd5e1 !important;\n}\n\n\/* 3. VISUAL SHOWCASE (4 QUADRANTS) *\/\n.s-showcase {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n gap: 22px;\n margin-bottom: 32px;\n}\n.s-card {\n background: #ffffff;\n border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\n border-radius: 14px;\n overflow: hidden;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n}\n.s-img-pedestal {\n position: relative;\n background: #0d1117;\n min-height: 280px;\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: center;\n padding: 24px;\n}\n.s-img-pedestal img {\n max-width: 100%;\n max-height: 250px;\n object-fit: contain;\n transition: transform .3s ease;\n}\n.s-card:hover .s-img-pedestal img {\n transform: scale(1.03);\n}\n.s-card-num {\n position: absolute;\n top: 12px;\n right: 14px;\n font-size: 11px;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;\n letter-spacing: 1px;\n}\n.s-card-body {\n padding: 22px 20px;\n flex-grow: 1;\n}\n.s-card-badge {\n font-size: 11px;\n font-weight: 800;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n letter-spacing: 1px;\n color: #0066b2;\n margin-bottom: 6px;\n}\n.s-card-title {\n font-size: 18px;\n font-weight: 800;\n margin-bottom: 8px;\n color: #0f172a;\n}\n.s-card-desc {\n font-size: 13.5px;\n color: #475569;\n line-height: 1.6;\n}\n\n\/* 4. BENCHMARK SECTION *\/\n.s-benchmarks {\n background: #0c1017 !important;\n color: #ffffff !important;\n border-radius: 16px;\n padding: 34px 28px;\n margin-bottom: 32px;\n border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);\n}\n.s-bench-head {\n margin-bottom: 24px;\n}\n.s-bench-head h3 {\n color: #ffffff !important;\n font-size: 22px;\n font-weight: 800;\n margin-bottom: 6px;\n}\n.s-bench-head p {\n color: #94a3b8 !important;\n font-size: 13.5px;\n}\n.s-bench-list {\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 10px;\n}\n.s-bench-item {\n background: #151a23;\n border: 1px solid #232a36;\n border-radius: 10px;\n padding: 10px 14px;\n transition: transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;\n}\n.s-bench-item:hover {\n transform: translateX(4px);\n border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);\n}\n.s-bench-active {\n background: #1a1e29 !important;\n border: 1px solid #0066b2 !important;\n box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);\n}\n.s-bench-header {\n display: flex;\n justify-content: space-between;\n align-items: center;\n margin-bottom: 8px;\n}\n.s-bench-name {\n font-size: 13px;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: #e2e8f0 !important;\n}\n.s-bench-active .s-bench-name {\n color: #ffffff !important;\n}\n.s-bench-link {\n color: #93c5fd !important;\n text-decoration: none;\n transition: color .2s ease;\n}\n.s-bench-link:hover {\n color: #ffffff !important;\n text-decoration: underline;\n}\n.s-arrow {\n font-size: 11px;\n display: inline-block;\n}\n.s-active-model {\n color: #ffffff !important;\n font-weight: 800;\n}\n.s-bench-pill {\n display: inline-block;\n background: #0066b2;\n color: #ffffff !important;\n font-size: 10px;\n font-weight: 800;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n padding: 2px 6px;\n border-radius: 4px;\n margin-left: 6px;\n}\n.s-bench-speeds {\n font-size: 12px;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: #cbd5e1 !important;\n}\n.s-read-speed { color: #0284c7 !important; }\n.s-write-speed { color: #a5b4fc !important; }\n\n.s-track-container {\n width: 100%;\n}\n.s-bench-track {\n background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);\n height: 6px;\n border-radius: 3px;\n overflow: hidden;\n}\n.s-bench-fill {\n height: 100%;\n border-radius: 3px;\n}\n.s-read-bar { background: #0066b2; }\n.s-write-bar { background: #6366f1; }\n\n\/* 5. HARDWARE SYNERGY \u0026 PC BUILDER BANNER *\/\n.s-synergy-sec {\n margin-bottom: 32px;\n}\n.s-synergy-head {\n margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\n.s-synergy-head h3 {\n font-size: 22px;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #0f172a;\n margin-bottom: 6px;\n}\n.s-synergy-head p {\n font-size: 14px;\n color: #475569;\n}\n.s-synergy-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);\n gap: 16px;\n margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\n.s-syn-card {\n background: #f8fafc;\n border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\n border-radius: 12px;\n padding: 18px 16px;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n}\n.s-syn-badge {\n font-size: 11px;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #0066b2;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n letter-spacing: 0.8px;\n margin-bottom: 6px;\n}\n.s-syn-title {\n font-size: 15px;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #0f172a;\n margin-bottom: 8px;\n}\n.s-syn-desc {\n font-size: 12.5px;\n color: #64748b;\n line-height: 1.5;\n margin-bottom: 12px;\n flex-grow: 1;\n}\n.s-syn-link {\n font-size: 12px;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #0066b2;\n text-decoration: none;\n}\n.s-syn-link:hover {\n text-decoration: underline;\n}\n\n.s-builder-banner {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1120 0%, #1e1b4b 100%);\n border-radius: 12px;\n padding: 24px 28px;\n display: flex;\n justify-content: space-between;\n align-items: center;\n border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);\n}\n.s-builder-banner h4 {\n color: #ffffff !important;\n font-size: 18px;\n font-weight: 800;\n margin-bottom: 4px;\n}\n.s-builder-banner p {\n color: #cbd5e1 !important;\n font-size: 13.5px;\n}\n.s-builder-cta {\n display: inline-block;\n background: #6366f1;\n color: #ffffff !important;\n font-size: 13px;\n font-weight: 800;\n padding: 10px 18px;\n border-radius: 8px;\n text-decoration: none;\n white-space: nowrap;\n transition: background .2s ease;\n}\n.s-builder-cta:hover {\n background: #4f46e5;\n}\n\n\/* 6. TECHNICAL DATASHEET *\/\n.s-specs-sec {\n margin-bottom: 32px;\n}\n.s-specs-sec h3 {\n font-size: 22px;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #0f172a;\n margin-bottom: 16px;\n}\n.s-spec-table {\n width: 100%;\n border-collapse: collapse;\n background: #ffffff;\n border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\n border-radius: 12px;\n overflow: hidden;\n}\n.s-spec-table tr:nth-child(even) {\n background: #f8fafc;\n}\n.s-spec-table tr:hover {\n background: #f1f5f9;\n}\n.s-spec-label {\n padding: 12px 18px;\n font-size: 13.5px;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: #334155;\n width: 32%;\n border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\n}\n.s-spec-val {\n padding: 12px 18px;\n font-size: 13.5px;\n color: #0f172a;\n border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\n}\n\n\/* 7. FAQS *\/\n.s-faq-sec {\n margin-bottom: 24px;\n}\n.s-faq-sec h3 {\n font-size: 22px;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #0f172a;\n margin-bottom: 16px;\n}\n.s-faq-item {\n border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\n border-radius: 10px;\n margin-bottom: 10px;\n overflow: hidden;\n background: #ffffff;\n}\n.s-faq-question {\n padding: 14px 18px;\n font-size: 14.5px;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: #0f172a;\n cursor: pointer;\n display: flex;\n justify-content: space-between;\n align-items: center;\n background: #f8fafc;\n user-select: none;\n}\n.s-faq-question:hover {\n background: #f1f5f9;\n}\n.s-faq-icon {\n font-size: 16px;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #0066b2;\n}\n.s-faq-answer {\n padding: 14px 18px;\n font-size: 13.5px;\n color: #475569;\n line-height: 1.6;\n border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\n}\n\n\/* MOBILE OPTIMIZATIONS *\/\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n .s-hero { padding: 26px 20px; }\n .s-hero-title { font-size: 24px; }\n .s-pill-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }\n .s-personas { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .s-showcase { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .s-img-pedestal { min-height: auto !important; padding: 20px 15px !important; }\n .s-img-pedestal img { max-height: 220px !important; }\n .s-synergy-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\n .s-builder-banner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 14px; }\n .s-spec-label { width: 40%; }\n}\n@media (max-width: 480px) {\n .s-pill-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .s-synergy-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ahw-ssd-wrapper\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- 1. HERO HEADER --\u003e\n \u003cheader class=\"s-hero\"\u003e\n \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ahw.store\/collections\/vendors?q=LEXAR\" class=\"s-eyebrow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLEXAR\u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"s-hero-title\"\u003eLexar NM610 PRO 500GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe SSD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"s-hero-subtitle\"\u003eThe NM610 PRO is Lexar's PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe 1.4 drive for upgrading from SATA or a hard disk. Lexar rates the 500GB model at up to 3000MB\/s read with 120TBW endurance, in a 2.45 mm M.2 2280 package with no moving parts that fits desktops and laptops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-pill-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-pill\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-pill-lbl\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-pill-val\"\u003e500GB\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-pill\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-pill-lbl\"\u003eInterface\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-pill-val\"\u003ePCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-pill\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-pill-lbl\"\u003eSeq. Read\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-pill-val\"\u003e3000 MB\/s\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-pill\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-pill-lbl\"\u003eSeq. Write\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-pill-val\"\u003e1700 MB\/s\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-pill\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-pill-lbl\"\u003eEndurance\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-pill-val\"\u003e120 TBW\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/header\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 2. DUAL PERSONAS --\u003e\n \u003csection class=\"s-personas\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-persona-card s-persona-dark\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-persona-badge\"\u003eSATA \u0026amp; HDD Upgrade\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"s-persona-title\"\u003eSeveral Times Faster Than SATA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"s-persona-desc\"\u003eA SATA SSD tops out near 550MB\/s; the NM610 PRO 500GB reads at up to 3000MB\/s. Lexar's own testing puts the line at 6x the speed of a SATA-based SSD, which shows up as faster boots and app loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-persona-card\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-persona-badge\"\u003eOlder Boards \u0026amp; Laptops\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"s-persona-title\"\u003eFull Speed in a PCIe 3.0 Slot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"s-persona-desc\"\u003ePCIe 3.0 x4 is the M.2 standard on many existing desktops and laptops, so this drive runs at its full rated speed there, without paying for Gen4 bandwidth the slot cannot use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 3. VISUAL SHOWCASE (4 QUADRANTS) --\u003e\n \u003csection class=\"s-showcase\"\u003e\n \n \u003cdiv class=\"s-card\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-img-pedestal\"\u003e\n \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2118\/3194\/files\/lexar-nm610-pro-500gb-pcie-30-nvme-m2-ssd-4092709.png?v=1792100048\" alt=\"Lexar NM610 PRO 500GB M.2 2280 SSD label\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-card-num\"\u003e01\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-card-body\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-card-badge\"\u003eM.2 2280 Gen3x4\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"s-card-title\"\u003eLabel Reads M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"s-card-desc\"\u003eThe blue-and-white label carries the NM610 PRO name and its interface, M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe SSD. Lexar lists the drive at 80 × 22 × 2.45 mm with the label and 9 g in weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003cdiv class=\"s-card\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-img-pedestal\"\u003e\n \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2118\/3194\/files\/lexar-nm610-pro-500gb-pcie-30-nvme-m2-ssd-2887004.png?v=1792100048\" alt=\"Lexar NM610 PRO SSD M-key connector\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-card-num\"\u003e02\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-card-body\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-card-badge\"\u003eNVMe 1.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"s-card-title\"\u003eFour PCIe 3.0 Lanes, NVMe 1.4\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"s-card-desc\"\u003eThe gold-finger M-key edge carries four PCIe 3.0 lanes, and the drive uses the NVMe 1.4 standard. It plugs straight into an M.2 slot with no cables and is held by a single screw at the far end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003cdiv class=\"s-card\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-img-pedestal\"\u003e\n \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2118\/3194\/files\/lexar-nm610-pro-500gb-pcie-30-nvme-m2-ssd-8904880.png?v=1792100048\" alt=\"Lexar NM610 PRO SSD low-angle profile\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-card-num\"\u003e03\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-card-body\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-card-badge\"\u003eNo Moving Parts\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"s-card-title\"\u003eSlim, Shock-Resistant Board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"s-card-desc\"\u003eFrom a low angle the board is only 2.45 mm thick. With no moving parts, Lexar rates it for 1500G shock and 20G vibration, which matters in a laptop that travels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 4. BENCHMARK COMPARISON MATRIX --\u003e\n \u003csection class=\"s-benchmarks\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-head\"\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eSequential Read \u0026amp; Write Performance Comparison Index\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eManufacturer-rated maximum sequential read (R) and write (W) speeds in MB\/s. Real speeds depend on the slot, file size and cache state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-list\"\u003e\n \n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-item\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-header\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ahw.store\/products\/lexar-nq780-512gb-pcie-4-0-nvme-m-2-ssd\" class=\"s-bench-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLexar NQ780 512GB (PCIe 4.0) \u003cspan class=\"s-arrow\"\u003e↗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-speeds\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"s-read-speed\"\u003eR: 5000 MB\/s\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cspan class=\"s-write-speed\"\u003eW: 2500 MB\/s\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-track-container\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-track\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-fill s-read-bar\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-track\" style=\"margin-top: 5px;\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-fill s-write-bar\" style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-item\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-header\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ahw.store\/products\/lexar-nm610-pro-1tb-pcie-3-0-nvme-m-2-ssd\" class=\"s-bench-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLexar NM610 PRO 1TB \u003cspan class=\"s-arrow\"\u003e↗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-speeds\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"s-read-speed\"\u003eR: 3300 MB\/s\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cspan class=\"s-write-speed\"\u003eW: 2600 MB\/s\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-track-container\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-track\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-fill s-read-bar\" style=\"width: 66%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-track\" style=\"margin-top: 5px;\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-fill s-write-bar\" style=\"width: 52%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-item s-bench-active\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-header\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-name\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s-active-model\"\u003eLexar NM610 PRO 500GB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-speeds\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"s-read-speed\"\u003eR: 3000 MB\/s\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cspan class=\"s-write-speed\"\u003eW: 1700 MB\/s\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-track-container\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-track\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-fill s-read-bar\" style=\"width: 60%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-track\" style=\"margin-top: 5px;\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-bench-fill s-write-bar\" style=\"width: 34%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 5. HARDWARE SYNERGY \u0026 PC BUILDER --\u003e\n \u003csection class=\"s-synergy-sec\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-synergy-head\"\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eHardware Synergy \u0026amp; Platform Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePair high-speed NVMe storage with optimized components to unlock maximum bandwidth, instant responsiveness, and zero bottlenecks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-synergy-grid\"\u003e\n \n \u003cdiv class=\"s-syn-card\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-syn-badge\"\u003eMotherboards\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch4 class=\"s-syn-title\"\u003eNext-Gen Gaming Motherboards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"s-syn-desc\"\u003eAny board with an NVMe M.2 slot (PCIe 3.0 or newer) runs this drive at its full rated speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ahw.store\/collections\/motherboards\" class=\"s-syn-link\"\u003eExplore Motherboards ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003cdiv class=\"s-syn-card\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-syn-badge\"\u003eGaming Laptops\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch4 class=\"s-syn-title\"\u003eLaptop Storage Upgrades\u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"s-syn-desc\"\u003eThe slim M.2 2280 design suits laptops with an NVMe M.2 slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ahw.store\/collections\/laptops\" class=\"s-syn-link\"\u003eExplore Laptops ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003cdiv class=\"s-syn-card\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-syn-badge\"\u003eMemory\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch4 class=\"s-syn-title\"\u003eHigh-Frequency DDR5 \/ DDR4 RAM\u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"s-syn-desc\"\u003ePair the drive with enough RAM for smooth multitasking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ahw.store\/collections\/ram\" class=\"s-syn-link\"\u003eExplore RAM ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003cdiv class=\"s-syn-card\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-syn-badge\"\u003eEnclosures\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch4 class=\"s-syn-title\"\u003eM.2 External Enclosures \u0026amp; Hubs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"s-syn-desc\"\u003eTurn fast NVMe drives into lightning-fast portable SSDs with Type-C 10Gbps\/20Gbps enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ahw.store\/collections\/hubs-converters\" class=\"s-syn-link\"\u003eExplore Enclosures ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-builder-banner\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch4\u003eBuilding a Complete Custom Gaming PC?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSelect your CPU, GPU, Motherboard, and NVMe SSD with real-time compatibility checks and pro assembly by AHW experts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ahw.store\/pages\/build-your-pc\" class=\"s-builder-cta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLaunch PC Builder ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 6. TECHNICAL DATASHEET --\u003e\n \u003csection class=\"s-specs-sec\"\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"s-spec-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-label\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-val\"\u003eLexar NM610 PRO M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe SSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-label\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-val\"\u003e500GB (1GB = 1 billion bytes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-label\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-val\"\u003eM.2 2280\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-label\"\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-val\"\u003ePCIe Gen3x4, NVMe 1.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-label\"\u003eSequential Read\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-val\"\u003eUp to 3000 MB\/s (Lexar global page; Lexar's Americas page lists 3300 MB\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-label\"\u003eSequential Write\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-val\"\u003eUp to 1700 MB\/s (Lexar Americas page)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-label\"\u003eEndurance\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-val\"\u003e120 TBW · 0.535 DWPD\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-label\"\u003eMTBF\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-val\"\u003e1,500,000 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-label\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-val\"\u003e80 × 22 × 2.45 mm (with label)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-label\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-val\"\u003e9 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-label\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-val\"\u003e0 °C to 70 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-label\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-val\"\u003e-40 °C to 85 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-label\"\u003eShock Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-val\"\u003e1500G, 0.5 ms, half sine wave\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-label\"\u003eVibration Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-val\"\u003e10–2000 Hz, 1.5 mm, 20G\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-label\"\u003eHeatsink\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"s-spec-val\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 7. FAQS --\u003e\n \u003csection class=\"s-faq-sec\"\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Store Policies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails class=\"s-faq-item\"\u003e\n \u003csummary class=\"s-faq-question\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003eWill it work in a PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 M.2 slot?\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"s-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-faq-answer\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eYes. NVMe drives are backward compatible, so a PCIe 3.0 drive runs in a newer M.2 slot at its own Gen3 speed. To use the extra bandwidth of a PCIe 4.0 slot, choose a Gen4 drive such as the Lexar NQ780.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails class=\"s-faq-item\"\u003e\n \u003csummary class=\"s-faq-question\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003eDoes it fit my laptop?\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"s-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-faq-answer\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIf the laptop has an M.2 2280 slot that supports NVMe (M-key), yes. Check that the slot is not SATA-only; some older laptops accept only M.2 SATA drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails class=\"s-faq-item\"\u003e\n \u003csummary class=\"s-faq-question\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003eWhy does Lexar list two read speeds for the 500GB?\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"s-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-faq-answer\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eLexar's global product page rates the 500GB at up to 3000MB\/s read, while its Americas page lists 3300MB\/s. We quote the lower figure. Either way it is several times faster than a SATA SSD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails class=\"s-faq-item\"\u003e\n \u003csummary class=\"s-faq-question\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003eHow much can I write to it?\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"s-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-faq-answer\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eLexar rates the 500GB model at 120 TBW, which it also expresses as 0.535 drive writes per day, with an MTBF of 1.5 million hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails class=\"s-faq-item\"\u003e\n \u003csummary class=\"s-faq-question\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003eCan I clone my old drive onto it?\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"s-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-faq-answer\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eYes, with any disk-cloning tool, using a USB M.2 NVMe enclosure or a second M.2 slot. Make sure the new partition fits within 500GB, of which slightly less is usable after formatting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails class=\"s-faq-item\"\u003e\n \u003csummary class=\"s-faq-question\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003eWhat warranty does this SSD carry?\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"s-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-faq-answer\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIt is covered by the authorized distributor warranty with local technical support. Details in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ahw.store\/pages\/warranty-policy\" class=\"s-link\"\u003eWarranty Policy ↗\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails class=\"s-faq-item\"\u003e\n \u003csummary class=\"s-faq-question\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003eWhat payment and installment options are available?\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"s-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-faq-answer\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCash on delivery, cards, and installments through valU, Sympl and banks. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ahw.store\/pages\/payment-methods\" class=\"s-link\"\u003ePayment Methods ↗\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails class=\"s-faq-item\"\u003e\n \u003csummary class=\"s-faq-question\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003eHow fast is shipping and delivery across Egypt?\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"s-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-faq-answer\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOrders are delivered within \u003cstrong\u003e2 to 7 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e across all Egyptian governorates in secure armored packaging (with pickup available from our 6th of October headquarters). See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ahw.store\/pages\/shipping-policy\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"s-link\"\u003eShipping Policy ↗\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails class=\"s-faq-item\"\u003e\n \u003csummary class=\"s-faq-question\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003eCan AHW Store install it in a complete PC?\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"s-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-faq-answer\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eYes. Start with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ahw.store\/pages\/build-your-pc\" class=\"s-link\"\u003eCustom PC Builder ↗\u003c\/a\u003e; our engineers fit the drive, install the OS and test the system before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails class=\"s-faq-item\"\u003e\n \u003csummary class=\"s-faq-question\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003eWhat is the return policy?\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"s-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"s-faq-answer\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eReturns follow our published policy and its conditions. Read the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ahw.store\/policies\/refund-policy\" class=\"s-link\"\u003eRefund Policy ↗\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"LEXAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47666640257242,"sku":"LEX-SSD-NM610-P-500GB","price":4599.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2118\/3194\/files\/lexar-nm610-pro-500gb-pcie-30-nvme-m2-ssd-4092709.png?v=1792100048","url":"https:\/\/ahw.store\/products\/lexar-nm610-pro-500gb-pcie-3-0-nvme-m-2-ssd-1","provider":"AHW Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}