By the TechCure India team · Updated 10 November 2026. Prices are from our live in-stock catalogue, inclusive of GST, and change often, the product page always shows today's price.
Quick comparison of in-stock options
| Product | Key specs | Price (incl. GST) |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN DIGITAL Blue SA510 250GB 2.5 SATA SATA | 250 GB · SATA | ₹7,778 |
| Western Digital 480GB M.2 Internal SATA SSD | 480 GB · SATA | ₹7,555 |
| Lexar NM620 256GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD | 256 GB · NVMe PCIe Gen3 | ₹6,779 |
| Crucial BX500 240GB SATA SSD | 240 GB · SATA · CT240BX500SSD1 | ₹5,875 |
| Ant Esports 690 Neo 512 GB | 512 GB · SATA | ₹5,699 |
| Lexar NS100 256GB 2.5 inch SATA III LNS100-256RB | 256 GB · SATA | ₹5,199 |
Key facts at a glance
| Lexar NM620 256GB price | ₹6,779 incl. GST at TechCure India today |
|---|---|
| Lexar NM620 type | NVMe PCIe Gen3 |
| Lexar NM620 capacity | 256 GB |
| Western Digital Blue SA510 250GB price | ₹7,778 incl. GST at TechCure India today |
| Western Digital Blue SA510 type | SATA |
| Western Digital 480GB M.2 price | ₹7,555 incl. GST at TechCure India today |
| Western Digital 480GB M.2 type | SATA |
| Crucial BX500 240GB price | ₹5,875 incl. GST at TechCure India today |
| Ant Esports 690 Neo 512GB price | ₹5,699 incl. GST at TechCure India today |
| Lexar NS100 256GB price | ₹5,199 incl. GST at TechCure India today |
what is NVMe and why it matters
NVMe is a storage interface that uses the PCIe bus. PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) is a fast pathway on a motherboard. The Lexar NM620 256GB is an NVMe drive using PCIe Gen3. That means it can move data much faster than SATA drives because it talks to the CPU over PCIe lanes. NVMe drives are usually M.2 sticks, so they sit on the motherboard rather than in a 2.5-inch bay.
SATA is an older interface built for mechanical hard drives. SATA SSDs still improve speed over HDDs, but they are limited by the SATA connection. The listed SATA options include Western Digital Blue SA510 250GB at ₹7,778, Western Digital 480GB M.2 SATA at ₹7,555, Crucial BX500 240GB at ₹5,875, Ant Esports 690 Neo 512GB at ₹5,699, and Lexar NS100 256GB at ₹5,199. If you need larger capacity on a tight budget, some SATA models give more gigabytes for the rupee. If you want the fastest app and file loading in a compact M.2 form, the Lexar NM620 NVMe at ₹6,779 is the only NVMe among these. Choose NVMe for speed and responsiveness. Choose SATA for capacity per rupee or when your motherboard lacks M.2 PCIe slots.
what is new in this price bracket (2026)
Under ₹8,000 at TechCure India today, the available drives are mostly SATA SSDs and one NVMe. SATA models and prices: Western Digital Blue SA510 250GB at ₹7,778, Western Digital 480GB M.2 SATA at ₹7,555, Crucial BX500 240GB at ₹5,875, Ant Esports 690 Neo 512GB at ₹5,699, and Lexar NS100 256GB at ₹5,199. These are 2.5-inch or M.2 SATA drives, which use the older SATA interface and fit systems that lack M.2 PCIe slots.
The only NVMe in this price bracket is the Lexar NM620 256GB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen3 at ₹6,779. NVMe (a faster storage interface that uses PCIe lanes) is the single NVMe option here, so if you want NVMe speeds in an M.2 stick, the NM620 is the pick under ₹8,000. If you need more capacity per rupee, the SATA options like the 480GB or 512GB models give larger storage for less money than the NM620.
- Lexar NM620 256GB, NVMe PCIe Gen3, ₹6,779
- Western Digital Blue SA510 250GB, SATA, ₹7,778
- Western Digital 480GB M.2, SATA, ₹7,555
- Crucial BX500 240GB, SATA, ₹5,875
- Ant Esports 690 Neo 512GB, SATA, ₹5,699
- Lexar NS100 256GB, SATA, ₹5,199
how to choose step by step
Start by choosing NVMe only if you need noticeably faster app and file loading. NVMe is the faster interface that uses PCIe lanes. The Lexar NM620 256GB NVMe at ₹6,779 gives that speed in an M.2 stick. If you run many apps, edit video clips, or want snappier system responsiveness, pick the NM620. If you only need more storage for photos, office files, or backups on a tight budget, a SATA drive gives more gigabytes per rupee.
Next check capacity and compare prices. Decide the capacity you need in GB, then match it to your budget in rupees. For more capacity under ₹8,000, the Ant Esports 512GB at ₹5,699 or Western Digital 480GB M.2 SATA at ₹7,555 are larger and cheaper per GB than the NM620 256GB. If you want a balanced small NVMe, the NM620 256GB at ₹6,779 is the only NVMe option here. If your motherboard lacks an M.2 PCIe slot, pick a 2.5-inch SATA like the Lexar NS100 256GB at ₹5,199 or Western Digital Blue SA510 250GB at ₹7,778.
Before buying, compare total price and capacity. If identical capacity is available in both NVMe and SATA, prefer NVMe only when speed matters. If you must maximise storage per rupee, choose the larger SATA drives listed above.
- Check motherboard has an M.2 PCIe slot before choosing NVMe.
- List priority: speed, capacity, price.
what matters most for gaming, editing and office work
For gaming, NVMe matters because it gives faster load times for levels and textures. NVMe (a storage interface that uses PCIe lanes) is the only NVMe option here, the Lexar NM620 256GB at ₹6,779. If you keep many AAA games, capacity matters more than raw speed, so the Ant Esports 512GB at ₹5,699 or the Western Digital 480GB M.2 SATA at ₹7,555 give more space for large game installs.
For video editing and creative work, NVMe helps when you edit and scrub timelines or load large video files. For everyday office work, email, documents and many browser tabs, capacity and reliability matter more than top speed. SATA drives like the Lexar NS100 256GB at ₹5,199 or the Western Digital Blue SA510 250GB at ₹7,778 give sensible capacity and broad compatibility with older laptops and desktops.
- Choose NVMe (Lexar NM620 256GB at ₹6,779) when you need faster app and file loading. Choose larger SATA (Ant Esports 512GB at ₹5,699 or WD 480GB at ₹7,555) when you need more space for games or video.
budget options using listed products
Here are the drives under ₹8,000 at TechCure India today, with price and type. Lexar NM620 256GB, ₹6,779, NVMe PCIe Gen3. Western Digital 480GB M.2, ₹7,555, SATA. Ant Esports 690 Neo 512GB, ₹5,699, SATA. WESTERN DIGITAL Blue SA510 250GB, ₹7,778, SATA. Lexar NS100 256GB, ₹5,199, SATA. Crucial BX500 240GB, ₹5,875, SATA.
Which of these are budget capacity choices. The Ant Esports 690 Neo 512GB at ₹5,699 is the clearest budget capacity pick, because it gives 512GB for less money. The Western Digital 480GB M.2 at ₹7,555 is the next larger-capacity SATA option under ₹8,000. The 250-256GB SATA drives, like WESTERN DIGITAL Blue SA510 250GB at ₹7,778, Lexar NS100 256GB at ₹5,199 and Crucial BX500 240GB at ₹5,875, are budget small-capacity choices for older systems. The Lexar NM620 256GB NVMe at ₹6,779 is the only NVMe listed, and it is a small-capacity, higher-speed option rather than a value-per-GB pick.
- Budget capacity choices: Ant Esports 690 Neo 512GB (512GB, ₹5,699, SATA); Western Digital 480GB M.2 (480GB, ₹7,555, SATA).
common mistakes to avoid
Confusing SATA and NVMe is common. NVMe uses the M.2 PCIe slot and gives faster sequential and random speeds. SATA uses a different connector and is often 2.5-inch or M.2 SATA. In this price band many larger drives are SATA. For example, the Ant Esports 512GB at ₹5,699 and the Western Digital 480GB M.2 SATA at ₹7,555 are SATA. If your motherboard has only 2.5-inch bays or no M.2 PCIe slot, a SATA drive will fit without adapters.
Picking a very small capacity for games is a mistake. Modern AAA games need tens of gigabytes each, so a 256GB NVMe like the Lexar NM620 at ₹6,779 leaves little room once the OS and a few games are installed. If you want more gigabytes per rupee, the Ant Esports 512GB at ₹5,699 or the Western Digital 480GB M.2 SATA at ₹7,555 give more space for game libraries. Also do not assume higher price always means NVMe. Here, several SATA drives cost less or similar to the NVMe option. The Western Digital Blue SA510 250GB is ₹7,778 and is SATA, while the Lexar NM620 256GB NVMe is ₹6,779.
Check compatibility before buying. Match the physical form factor your laptop or motherboard supports, and prefer NVMe only when the faster speeds matter to your task.
- Ant Esports 690 Neo 512GB, ₹5,699, SATA
- Western Digital 480GB M.2, ₹7,555, SATA
- Lexar NM620 256GB, ₹6,779, NVMe
which product suits which buyer
If you need NVMe speed under ₹8,000, pick the Lexar NM620 256GB M.2 NVMe at ₹6,779. NVMe (a fast SSD interface that uses the PCIe slot) gives noticeably quicker app loads and OS boot than SATA. This suits a buyer who values responsiveness for one or two heavy apps, or who uses a modern motherboard with an M.2 PCIe slot. Remember 256GB fills up fast once the OS and a few games are installed.
If you want more space on a tight budget, choose a SATA drive instead. The Ant Esports 690 Neo 512GB at ₹5,699 is the best pick for raw capacity under ₹8,000, good for larger game libraries or storing many photos and videos. The Western Digital 480GB M.2 SATA at ₹7,555 gives close capacity in M.2 form but is SATA speed, so it fits systems without PCIe NVMe support. For older laptops or desktops that only accept 2.5-inch drives, the WESTERN DIGITAL Blue SA510 250GB at ₹7,778 and Lexar NS100 256GB at ₹5,199 are compatible SATA choices.
what to do next
Use the PC Builder on TechCure India if you want a balanced system that fits an NVMe under ₹8,000 into your current PC. The builder checks socket and M.2 slot compatibility, RAM type, and power needs so you do not end up with a drive your board cannot use. If you have a desktop with an M.2 PCIe slot and want NVMe speed for faster app loads, pick the Lexar NM620 256GB at ₹6,779 in the builder. If your system only accepts 2.5-inch or M.2 SATA, the builder will suggest the Ant Esports 690 Neo 512GB at ₹5,699 or the Western Digital 480GB M.2 SATA at ₹7,555 instead.
Request a WhatsApp quote from TechCure India when you want a tailored price and installation help. On WhatsApp, give your motherboard or laptop model and whether you need cloning or clean OS install. The WhatsApp team can confirm compatibility, confirm whether SATA or NVMe fits your machine, and add installation labour to the quote. If you plan to keep many games or large media, mention that so the quote can prioritise higher capacity SATA options like the Ant Esports 690 Neo 512GB.
- Tell the builder or WhatsApp your device model and whether you need OS cloning or fresh install.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there any NVMe SSD under ₹8,000?
Yes. The Lexar NM620 256GB M.2 NVMe costs ₹6,779 at TechCure India today.
Which SSD under ₹8,000 has the largest capacity?
The Ant Esports 690 Neo lists 512 GB for ₹5,699 at TechCure India today, it is a SATA drive.
Are there Western Digital NVMe drives under ₹8,000 here?
No. The Western Digital drives listed under ₹8,000 are SATA type: Blue SA510 250GB and 480GB M.2 SATA.
Is the Lexar NM620 PCIe Gen4?
No. The fact states the Lexar NM620 is NVMe PCIe Gen3.
Can I use a SATA M.2 drive in any M.2 slot?
Compatibility depends on your motherboard. The facts list some M.2 drives as SATA; check your board for M.2 SATA support. Specific motherboard compatibility is not provided.
Is the Crucial BX500 under ₹8,000?
Yes. The Crucial BX500 240GB costs ₹5,875 at TechCure India today and is a SATA drive.
Which drive should I pick for faster game load times?
Pick the Lexar NM620 256GB NVMe for faster loads under ₹8,000, price ₹6,779. If you need more capacity, choose a SATA drive but note it is slower.
Sources
- TechCure India live catalogue, in-stock products, specs and today's GST prices
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