The Lexar Professional NM1090 Pro 1TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD is the objective winner of this comparison, securing victory in five out of seven measured specifications. Its most significant technical advantage is its sequential write speed, which outperforms the Kingston NV2 1TB by 376 percent. While the Kingston NV2 1TB maintains a lead in MSRP, offering a 72 percent advantage in that category, the Lexar Professional NM1090 Pro 1TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD dominates in raw performance metrics.

Users prioritizing maximum sequential write capabilities should choose the Lexar Professional NM1090 Pro 1TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD for their high-performance storage needs. Conversely, the Kingston NV2 1TB is the better option for budget-conscious buyers who value a lower MSRP over the superior speed offered by the alternative. Selecting between these two drives depends entirely on whether your primary requirement is cost savings or the significant performance gains provided by the faster drive.