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Acer FA100 vs Kingston XS1000: Comparison
Acer FA100 vs Kingston XS1000 sequential read compared
The gap that matters here is sequential read: Acer FA100 3300 MB/s against Kingston XS1000 1050 MB/s, which puts Acer FA100 68% ahead. Bus interface is not the same on both, PCIe 3.0 x4 on the Acer FA100 versus USB 3.2 Gen 2 on the Kingston XS1000. They differ on form factor too, M.2 2280 on the Acer FA100 versus Ultra-Compact Pocket-Sized on the Kingston XS1000. There is a split on drive type as well, Internal on the Acer FA100 versus External Portable on the Kingston XS1000.
Which should you buy, Acer FA100 or Kingston XS1000?
The Acer FA100 suits everyday storage use where 3300 MB/s reads are fast enough. It also earns its place with budget laptop or desktop upgrades wanting 2000 GB on a PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 slot. It is not the one for buyers wanting PCIe 4.0 performance, as this drive is limited to 3300 MB/s reads. Take the Kingston XS1000 for buyers who specifically want the smallest, most pocketable portable SSD available. This drive's size is a genuine standout in the category. It is the wrong buy for buyers who want a ruggedized or drop-rated enclosure. The Kingston XS2000, covered elsewhere on this site, adds more durability at a similar size and price.
Specs and benchmarks
Speed Score
- Acer FA100
- 6.4/10
- Kingston XS1000
- 5.5/10
Internal and portable SSDs are scored on separate scales, so these two scores can't be compared directly.
Brand
- Acer FA100
- Acer
- Kingston XS1000
- Kingston
Model Number
- Acer FA100
- Acer FA100 (Micron B47R)
- Kingston XS1000
- XS1000
Series
- Acer FA100
- FA100
- Kingston XS1000
- XS1000
Drive Type
- Acer FA100
- Internal
- Kingston XS1000
- External Portable
Bus Interface
- Acer FA100
- PCIe 3.0 x4
- Kingston XS1000
- USB 3.2 Gen 2
Form Factor
- Acer FA100
- M.2 2280
- Kingston XS1000
- Ultra-Compact Pocket-Sized
Sequential Read
- Acer FA100
- 3300 MB/s
- Kingston XS1000
- 1050 MB/s-68%
Which one should you pick?
Choose Acer FA100 if you want the higher sequential read (3300 MB/s vs 1050 MB/s).
Choose Kingston XS1000 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.