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Acer FA100 vs Angelbird SSD2go PKT MK3: Comparison
What is the difference between Acer FA100 and Angelbird SSD2go PKT MK3?
Sequential read is where these two genuinely part company, Acer FA100 3300 MB/s against Angelbird SSD2go PKT MK3 2000 MB/s, a 39% lead for Acer FA100. Acer FA100 also leads on sequential write, 2700 MB/s on the Acer FA100 versus 2000 MB/s on the Angelbird SSD2go PKT MK3. They differ on bus interface too, PCIe 3.0 x4 on the Acer FA100 versus USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 on the Angelbird SSD2go PKT MK3. Form factor is not the same on both, M.2 2280 on the Acer FA100 versus Portable Enclosure on the Angelbird SSD2go PKT MK3. Drive type is not the same on both, Internal on the Acer FA100 versus External Portable on the Angelbird SSD2go PKT MK3.
Who each one is for
The Acer FA100 is the one to take for everyday laptops and desktops with a PCIe 3.0 M.2 slot. The same goes for budget upgrades needing 2000 GB of NVMe storage in a standard M.2 2280 slot. It is not the one for anyone wanting PCIe 4.0 speeds, since this drive tops out at 3300 MB/s reads. Take the Angelbird SSD2go PKT MK3 for videographers who need fast, genuinely pocketable storage that can attach directly to camera rigs. This drive's compact size and speed suit on-location production work specifically. Avoid it for buyers who need the largest available single-drive capacity. Larger-format portable drives covered elsewhere on this site offer higher maximum capacities.
Specs and benchmarks
Speed Score
- Acer FA100
- 6.4/10
- Angelbird SSD2go PKT MK3
- 7.5/10
Internal and portable SSDs are scored on separate scales, so these two scores can't be compared directly.
Brand
- Acer FA100
- Acer
- Angelbird SSD2go PKT MK3
- Angelbird
Model Number
- Acer FA100
- Acer FA100 (Micron B27B)
- Angelbird SSD2go PKT MK3
- SSD2go PKT MK3
Series
- Acer FA100
- FA100
- Angelbird SSD2go PKT MK3
- SSD2go PKT MK3
Drive Type
- Acer FA100
- Internal
- Angelbird SSD2go PKT MK3
- External Portable
Bus Interface
- Acer FA100
- PCIe 3.0 x4
- Angelbird SSD2go PKT MK3
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
Form Factor
- Acer FA100
- M.2 2280
- Angelbird SSD2go PKT MK3
- Portable Enclosure
Sequential Read
- Acer FA100
- 3300 MB/s
- Angelbird SSD2go PKT MK3
- 2000 MB/s-39%
Sequential Write
- Acer FA100
- 2700 MB/s
- Angelbird SSD2go PKT MK3
- 2000 MB/s-26%
Which one should you pick?
Choose Acer FA100 if you want the higher sequential read (3300 MB/s vs 2000 MB/s) and the higher sequential write (2700 MB/s vs 2000 MB/s).
Choose Angelbird SSD2go PKT MK3 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.