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Acer FA100 vs PNY Pro Elite V2: Comparison
Acer FA100 vs PNY Pro Elite V2 sequential read compared
On sequential read the spread is 73%, Acer FA100 3300 MB/s against PNY Pro Elite V2 880 MB/s, so Acer FA100 takes it. They differ on bus interface too, PCIe 3.0 x4 on the Acer FA100 versus USB 3.2 Gen 2 on the PNY Pro Elite V2. They differ on form factor too, M.2 2280 on the Acer FA100 versus Portable Enclosure on the PNY Pro Elite V2. There is a split on drive type as well, Internal on the Acer FA100 versus External Portable on the PNY Pro Elite V2.
Which should you buy, Acer FA100 or PNY Pro Elite V2?
The Acer FA100 suits everyday storage use where 3300 MB/s reads are fast enough. It is equally the pick for budget laptop or desktop upgrades wanting 2000 GB on a PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 slot. Avoid it for buyers wanting PCIe 4.0 performance, as this drive is limited to 3300 MB/s reads. Take the PNY Pro Elite V2 for budget-conscious buyers who want compact, dependable portable SSD storage without premium pricing. This drive covers everyday backup and transfer needs at an accessible price. It is not the one for creators who need the fastest available portable transfer speeds. The Lexar Professional SL500, covered elsewhere on this site, delivers meaningfully higher throughput.
Specs and benchmarks
Speed Score
- Acer FA100
- 6.4/10
- PNY Pro Elite V2
- 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
- PNY Pro Elite V2
- PNY
Model Number
- Acer FA100
- Acer FA100 (Micron B47R)
- PNY Pro Elite V2
- Pro Elite V2
Series
- Acer FA100
- FA100
- PNY Pro Elite V2
- Pro Elite V2
Drive Type
- Acer FA100
- Internal
- PNY Pro Elite V2
- External Portable
Bus Interface
- Acer FA100
- PCIe 3.0 x4
- PNY Pro Elite V2
- USB 3.2 Gen 2
Form Factor
- Acer FA100
- M.2 2280
- PNY Pro Elite V2
- Portable Enclosure
Sequential Read
- Acer FA100
- 3300 MB/s
- PNY Pro Elite V2
- 880 MB/s-73%
Which one should you pick?
Choose Acer FA100 if you want the higher sequential read (3300 MB/s vs 880 MB/s).
Choose PNY Pro Elite V2 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.