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Acer FA100 vs Kingston NV3: Comparison
Acer FA100 and Kingston NV3 differ on controller: Acer FA100 at IG5216, Kingston NV3 at Multi-BOM, varies by manufacturing batch.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Acer | Kingston |
| Model Number | Acer FA100 (Micron B27B) | NV3 |
| Series | FA100 | NV3 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Sequential Read | 3300 MB/s-45% | 6000 |
| Sequential Write | 2700 MB/s-46% | 5000 |
| Controller | IG5216 | Multi-BOM, varies by manufacturing batch |
| NAND Type | TLC | QLC (teardown-confirmed, Kingston datasheet only says "3D") |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Acer FA100 | Kingston NV3 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Kingston | View on Kingston |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Kingston NV3
6 / 10 Expert Rating
Runs cool, reads fast, and you have no idea which drive is actually in the box.