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Acer FA100 vs Seagate FireCuda 520: Comparison
Acer FA100 and Seagate FireCuda 520 differ on bus interface: Acer FA100 at PCIe 3.0 x4, Seagate FireCuda 520 at PCIe 4.0 x4. They match on drive type and form factor.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Acer | Seagate |
| Model Number | Acer FA100 (Micron B27B) | FireCuda 520 |
| Series | FA100 | FireCuda 520 |
| Drive Type | Internal | Internal |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Sequential Read | 3300 MB/s-34% | 5000 |
| Sequential Write | 2700 MB/s-39% | 4400 |
| DRAM Cache | DRAM-less (HMB) | DRAM |
| NAND Type | TLC | TLC with DRAM Cache |
Verdict
Seagate FireCuda 520
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid mainstream Gen 4 drive whose bundled data recovery plan is the real reason to pick it over similarly-priced competitors.