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Acer FA100 vs Samsung 990 PRO: Comparison
Acer FA100 and Samsung 990 PRO differ on controller: Acer FA100 at IG5216, Samsung 990 PRO at Samsung Elpis.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Acer | Samsung |
| Model Number | Acer FA100 (Micron B27B) | 990 PRO |
| Series | FA100 | 990 PRO |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Sequential Read | 3300 MB/s-56% | 7450 |
| Sequential Write | 2700 MB/s-61% | 6900 |
| Controller | IG5216 | Samsung Elpis |
| DRAM Cache | DRAM-less (HMB) | LPDDR4 |
| NAND Type | TLC | Samsung V-NAND TLC |
Verdict
Samsung 990 PRO
8 / 10 Expert Rating
Still the best-engineered PCIe 4.0 drive.