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Acer FA100 vs Kingston XS2000: Comparison
Acer FA100 vs Kingston XS2000 sequential read compared
Start with sequential read, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Acer FA100 3300 MB/s against Kingston XS2000 2000 MB/s, 39% in favour of Acer FA100. They differ on bus interface too, PCIe 3.0 x4 on the Acer FA100 versus USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 on the Kingston XS2000. Form factor is not the same on both, M.2 2280 on the Acer FA100 versus Portable Enclosure on the Kingston XS2000. There is a split on drive type as well, Internal on the Acer FA100 versus External Portable on the Kingston XS2000.
Who each one is for
The Acer FA100 is the one to take for everyday storage use where 3300 MB/s reads are fast enough. The same goes for 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 XS2000 for PS5 owners wanting fast, plug-and-play expandable storage. This is specifically confirmed to work directly with the console without complication. It also earns its place with anyone who wants flagship-tier speed in the smallest, lightest possible physical package. A genuine size-to-performance standout in the category. Avoid it for buyers specifically prioritizing maximum durability or the longest warranty term. The Samsung T9 or T7 Shield, both covered elsewhere on this site, offer stronger protection and warranty backing.
Specs and benchmarks
Speed Score
- Acer FA100
- 6.4/10
- Kingston XS2000
- 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
- Kingston XS2000
- Kingston
Model Number
- Acer FA100
- Acer FA100 (Micron B47R)
- Kingston XS2000
- XS2000
Series
- Acer FA100
- FA100
- Kingston XS2000
- Kingston XS2000
Drive Type
- Acer FA100
- Internal
- Kingston XS2000
- External Portable
Bus Interface
- Acer FA100
- PCIe 3.0 x4
- Kingston XS2000
- USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Form Factor
- Acer FA100
- M.2 2280
- Kingston XS2000
- Portable Enclosure
Sequential Read
- Acer FA100
- 3300 MB/s
- Kingston XS2000
- 2000 MB/s-39%
Which one should you pick?
Choose Acer FA100 if you want the higher sequential read (3300 MB/s vs 2000 MB/s).
Choose Kingston XS2000 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.