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Acer FA100 vs Samsung T9: Comparison
Acer FA100 vs Samsung T9 sequential read compared
On sequential read the spread is 39%, Acer FA100 3300 MB/s against Samsung T9 2000 MB/s, so Acer FA100 takes it. Samsung T9 also leads on capacity, 2000 GB on the Acer FA100 versus 4000 GB on the Samsung T9. They differ on bus interface too, PCIe 3.0 x4 on the Acer FA100 versus USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 on the Samsung T9. There is a split on form factor as well, M.2 2280 on the Acer FA100 versus Portable Enclosure on the Samsung T9. There is a split on drive type as well, Internal on the Acer FA100 versus External Portable on the Samsung T9.
Who each one is for
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. It is not the one for buyers wanting PCIe 4.0 performance, as this drive is limited to 3300 MB/s reads. Take the Samsung T9 for buyers who want the single best all-around portable SSD without a specific niche requirement. This is exactly the positioning independent testing gives this drive. It also earns its place with anyone who wants strong speed, real durability, and an exceptional warranty in one package. All three genuinely delivered here rather than trading one for another. It is the wrong buy for buyers on the tightest external SSD budget. The Samsung T7 Shield, covered elsewhere on this site, delivers solid performance and even better water/dust resistance at a lower price.
Specs and benchmarks
Speed Score
- Acer FA100
- 6.4/10
- Samsung T9
- 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
- Samsung T9
- Samsung
Model Number
- Acer FA100
- Acer FA100 (Micron B47R)
- Samsung T9
- T9 Portable SSD
Series
- Acer FA100
- FA100
- Samsung T9
- Samsung T9
Drive Type
- Acer FA100
- Internal
- Samsung T9
- External Portable
Bus Interface
- Acer FA100
- PCIe 3.0 x4
- Samsung T9
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
Form Factor
- Acer FA100
- M.2 2280
- Samsung T9
- Portable Enclosure
Capacity
- Acer FA100
- 2000 GB-50%
- Samsung T9
- 4000 GBBest
Sequential Read
- Acer FA100
- 3300 MB/s
- Samsung T9
- 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 Samsung T9 if you want the higher capacity (4000 GB vs 2000 GB).