Lexar Professional NM1090 PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD 2TB Model on Amazon Time Sale until August 6

Lexar Professional NM1090 PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD 2TB Model on Amazon Time Sale until August 6

As the exclusive domestic distributor for Lexar products in Japan, Asahi Higashi Electronics Co., Ltd. has been progressively launching the PCIe 5.0 compatible M.2 NVMe SSD “Lexar Professional NM1090 PRO” in Japan since July 2026. Currently, an Amazon time sale is being held for the NM1090 PRO 2TB model, from Wednesday, July 29, 2026, to Thursday, August 6, 2026.

This sale provides an opportunity for those considering building local AI environments, creating new PCs for creators or gamers, or upgrading existing system storage, to acquire this product more affordably.

Designed for Demanding Workflows

Modern high-performance PCs require storage that acts as more than just a “save location.” It functions as a “working area” that connects multiple processes such as loading materials, previewing, cache updates, recording, generation, saving, and exporting, thereby supporting the entire PC workflow.

The Lexar Professional NM1090 PRO is a professional-grade PCIe 5.0 SSD designed for environments where large data reads and writes frequently overlap, such as running generative AI on a PC, batch processing high-resolution RAW data, creating various video formats from 4K/8K footage, or simultaneously recording, streaming, and editing games.

Unprecedented Speed and Performance

The NM1090 PRO supports the M.2 2280 standard and PCIe 5.0 x4 interface. It achieves a maximum sequential read speed of 14,000MB/s across all 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities. Maximum sequential write speeds are 10,000MB/s for the 1TB model and 13,000MB/s for the 2TB and 4TB models.

Furthermore, the 2TB and 4TB models offer up to 2,100K IOPS of random read performance. This specification is tailored not only for continuous large file transfers but also for production environments where detailed file access, material loading, cache updates, saving, and exporting frequently intersect.

Dedicated DRAM Cache and SLC Dynamic Cache

The NM1090 PRO incorporates a dedicated DRAM cache directly on the SSD. This DRAM cache serves as a high-speed working area for referencing mapping information, which manages the logical addresses of data recognized by the PC and their actual storage locations on the NAND. This is crucial for efficient data management within the SSD, especially when handling numerous small files, random access, and concurrent read/write operations.

In addition, it features SLC Dynamic Cache, which temporarily operates a portion of the TLC NAND as SLC to rapidly accept short-term write data. When files are copied to the SSD, data is first written to the fast SLC cache area and then organized into the TLC area by the controller. The dedicated DRAM cache efficiently manages data locations, while the SLC Dynamic Cache supports the initial phase of writes, enabling the SSD to handle parallel read/write workflows.

Advanced NAND and Controller Technology

Utilizing 232-layer 3D TLC NAND, the NM1090 PRO balances capacity efficiency, write performance, and durability. It also employs a 6nm controller and an Advanced Thermal Control Design to sustain the high performance of the PCIe 5.0 generation.

The total bytes written (TBW) ratings are 700TBW for the 1TB model, 1,400TBW for the 2TB model, and 2,800TBW for the 4TB model. TBW is a crucial indicator for work drives that frequently handle cache, generated content, recorded data, edited data, and exported files.

Supporting the Data Flow for Local AI

While a fast SSD alone does not directly and significantly boost LLM token generation or image generation computation speeds (which primarily rely on GPUs, NPUs, and memory), it plays a critical role in local AI environments. These environments continuously read and write models, datasets, caches, previews, generated content, logs, and checkpoints, often ranging from several gigabytes to tens of gigabytes.

When loading models, transferring generated results to photo or video editing software, and performing upscaling or noise reduction, large files move frequently within the same PC. Even if computations are fast, delays accumulated during model deployment, saving generated content, and transferring to the next process can slow down the overall workflow. The NM1090 PRO acts as a work drive, supporting the data flow from loading models and materials to saving generated content and moving to subsequent processing.

Enhancing Production Environments for High-Resolution Content

With the widespread adoption of high-resolution mirrorless cameras and high-bitrate video, handling hundreds of gigabytes of material from a single shoot is now common. In RAW development, previews, catalogs, and adjustment information are constantly updated. In video editing, proxies, thumbnails, audio waveforms, optimized media, and render caches operate simultaneously.

Furthermore, workflows have become generalized where a single source material is used to create horizontal main features, vertical shorts, SNS clips, short advertisement versions, and thumbnails. Repeatedly reading source material, updating caches, and exporting in different resolutions and codecs means storage is integrated into the production process itself, not just for storing final data. The NM1090 PRO’s design excels in scenarios where reads and writes complexly overlap, such as parallel processing of photos and video exports, managing multiple projects on the same drive, or combining AI-powered noise reduction and upscaling.

Gaming: Recording, Streaming, and Editing on One PC

• 1TB Model: Max write 10,000MB/s, 2GB dedicated DRAM, 700TBW. Suitable for users who want a dedicated DRAM-equipped model with a smaller capacity, or for storing OS, main applications, and organized production data.

• 2TB Model: Max write 13,000MB/s, 2GB dedicated DRAM, 1,400TBW. This is a central model that balances performance and working capacity for local AI, high-resolution RAW, and 4K/8K editing.

• 4TB Model: Max write 13,000MB/s, 4GB dedicated DRAM, 2,800TBW. Ideal for users who want to store large AI models, multiple projects, long-form footage, and large game libraries in the same working area to reduce data transfer frequency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the maximum read and write speeds of the Lexar Professional NM1090 PRO?

The maximum sequential read speed is 14,000MB/s for all 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities. The maximum sequential write speed is 10,000MB/s for the 1TB model and 13,000MB/s for the 2TB and 4TB models. The 2TB and 4TB models also support up to 2,100K IOPS of random read performance.

Q. What are the available capacities and their features?

It comes in three capacities: 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB. The 1TB model has 2GB dedicated DRAM and 700TBW, suitable for those who want to minimize capacity. The 2TB model has 2GB dedicated DRAM and 1,400TBW, an excellent central model for balancing local AI, high-resolution RAW, and 4K/8K editing. The 4TB model has 4GB dedicated DRAM and 2,800TBW, designed for large AI models, multiple projects, and long-form video.

Q. What is the Amazon time sale period and which model is eligible?

The time sale is from Wednesday, July 29, 2026, to Thursday, August 6, 2026, and the NM1090 PRO 2TB model is eligible. Prices, discounts, and stock availability may change without notice, so it is necessary to check the respective Amazon product pages.

Q. What is the warranty period?

It comes with a 5-year limited warranty. Warranty conditions and coverage are subject to Lexar Japan’s warranty policy.

Q. Does it support Microsoft DirectStorage?

Yes, it supports Microsoft DirectStorage. However, its use requires compatible hardware, OS, drivers, and game support.

Q. What applications is it suitable for?

It is suitable for building local AI environments, high-resolution RAW development, 4K/8K video production, exporting vertical shorts and SNS clips, and for users who want to complete game recording, streaming, and editing on a single PC.

Amazon Time Sale Ends August 6

Amazon is holding a limited-time sale for the Lexar Professional NM1090 PRO 2TB model from Wednesday, July 29, 2026, to Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Those considering building a local AI environment, upgrading a creator PC, or building a new PCIe 5.0 compatible gaming PC should check the Amazon product page during this period.

Time sale prices, discount details, stock availability, and sales conditions can be found on each Amazon product page. The sale is for a limited time until Thursday, August 6, 2026, and may end earlier depending on stock availability.

Amazon Sales Page:

• Lexar Professional NM1090 PRO 2TB Model

Main Product Specifications

Transforming Storage from a “Save Location” to a “Working Area”

The Lexar Professional NM1090 PRO is a professional-grade SSD that combines PCIe 5.0 generation speeds of up to 14,000MB/s read and 13,000MB/s write with dedicated DRAM cache, SLC Dynamic Cache, 232-layer 3D TLC NAND, and a 6nm controller.

It supports the ingress and egress of models and generated content in local AI, connects materials, previews, caches, and exports in photo/video production, and facilitates parallel processing of recording, streaming, and editing in gaming environments. For users who wish to maintain an uninterrupted workflow for the next model, next cut, or next export, the NM1090 PRO offers a clear choice to transform storage from a “save location” into a “working area.”

About Lexar and Asahi Higashi Electronics Co., Ltd.

Lexar

Lexar is a storage brand that offers memory cards, USB flash drives, portable storage, SSDs, and memory products. It provides storage solutions that support a wide range of digital lifestyles, including photography, video, gaming, mobile, business, and personal backup.

Asahi Higashi Electronics Co., Ltd.

Asahi Higashi Electronics Co., Ltd. develops storage products such as SSDs, memory cards, USB memory, and PC peripherals that support daily digital life. As the exclusive domestic distributor for Lexar products in Japan, the company actively promotes Lexar products in the Japanese market.

Contact Information:

Asahi Higashi Electronics Co., Ltd.
E-mail: info@suneast.co.jp

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