Lexar vs Patriot SSDs & NVMe Drives

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 47 products.

As of July 2026, Lexar averages $4.8276/GB across 38 products while Patriot averages $0.1710/GB across 9 products on BuyPerUnit. Patriot offers 96% better value per gigabyte for ssds & nvme drives.

Lexar

Avg $/GB$4.8276

Best $/GB$0.1187

Price Range$0.1187 – $179.9950

Products38

Cheapest Product

Lexar NQ780 4TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 Internal SSD

4TB · $474.99 · newegg

Patriot

Better Value

Avg $/GB$0.1710

Best $/GB$0.1350

Price Range$0.1350 – $0.2000

Products9

Cheapest Product

Patriot 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD

1TB · $134.99 · newegg

Top Products Compared

Rank	Brand	Product	Capacity	$/GB	Price	Retailer
1	Lexar	Lexar NQ780 4TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 Internal SSD	4TB	$0.1187	$474.99	newegg
1	Patriot	Patriot 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD	1TB	$0.1350	$134.99	newegg
2	Lexar	Lexar 4TB NM790 SSD PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Drive, Up to 7400/6500 MB/s Read/Write, Compatible with PS5, for Gamers and Creators, Black (LNM790X004T-RNNNU)	4 TB	$0.1275	$509.99	bestbuy
2	Patriot	Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite M.2 PCIe Gen 4 x4 2TB SSD, Solid State Drive - VP4300L2TBM28H Up to 7,400MB/s	2TB	$0.1450	$289.99	newegg
3	Lexar	Lexar 4TB NM790 SSD PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Drive, Up to 7400/6500 MB/s Read/Write, Compatible with PS5, for Gamers	4TB	$0.1331	$532.28	newegg
3	Patriot	Patriot P400 Lite M.2 PCIe Gen 4 x4 1TB SSD, Solid State Drive - P400LP1KGM28H Up to 3,500MB/s	1TB	$0.1500	$149.99	newegg
4	Lexar	Lexar - Lexar® SL300 Portable SSD, 2TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2 - Black	2 GB	$0.1400	$279.99	bestbuy
4	Patriot	Patriot Transporter 1TB Type-C External Portable SSD - Solid State Drive - PTP1TBPEC	1TB	$0.1660	$165.99	newegg
5	Lexar	Lexar NQ780 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 Internal SSD	2TB	$0.1500	$299.99	newegg
5	Patriot	Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite M.2 PCIe Gen 4 x4 4TB SSD, Solid State Drive - VP4300L4TBM28H Up to 7,400MB/s	4TB	$0.1742	$696.99	newegg

Which Should You Buy?

Based on current pricing data, Patriot offers better overall value for ssds & nvme drives at an average of $0.1710/GB compared to Lexar's $4.8276/GB — that's roughly 96% less per gigabyte.

Patriot's best deal is the Patriot 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD (1TB) at $0.1350/GB, while Lexar's cheapest option is the Lexar NQ780 4TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 Internal SSD (4TB) at $0.1187/GB.

However, price per GB isn't everything — consider factors like warranty, performance specs, and your specific capacity needs. Check individual product pages for detailed specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lexar or Patriot cheaper per GB for ssds & nvme drives?

As of July 2026, Patriot averages $0.1710/GB compared to Lexar at $4.8276/GB. Patriot is approximately 96% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

How many Lexar and Patriot ssds & nvme drives does BuyPerUnit track?

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 38 Lexar products and 9 Patriot products in the ssds & nvme drives category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.

What is the cheapest Lexar ssds & nvme drive per GB?

The cheapest Lexar option is the Lexar NQ780 4TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 Internal SSD at $0.1187/GB ($474.99 for 4TB).

What is the cheapest Patriot ssds & nvme drive per GB?

The cheapest Patriot option is the Patriot 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD at $0.1350/GB ($134.99 for 1TB).

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