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Acer FA100 vs Silicon Power XPOWER XS90: Comparison
Acer FA100 and Silicon Power XPOWER XS90 differ on controller: Acer FA100 at IG5216, Silicon Power XPOWER XS90 at TSMC 6nm-process controller (specific model number not disclosed in launch materials).
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Acer | Silicon Power |
| Model Number | Acer FA100 (Micron B47R) | SP02KGBP54XS9005 (2TB SKU; series also sold as 1TB and 4TB) |
| Series | FA100 | XPOWER XS90 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Sequential Read | 3300 MB/s-77% | 14300 |
| Sequential Write | 2700 MB/s-80% | 13400 |
| Controller | IG5216 | TSMC 6nm-process controller (specific model number not disclosed in launch materials) |
| DRAM Cache | DRAM-less (HMB) | LPDDR4 DRAM cache |
| NAND Type | TLC | Not officially disclosed at launch; unconfirmed, treat as unverified until Silicon Power or a teardown confirms TLC vs QLC |
Verdict
Silicon Power XPOWER XS90
7.2 / 10 Expert Rating
Strong headline speeds that land it firmly among the fastest Gen5 consumer drives on paper, but we're marking this down slightly from where the raw numbers alone would put it because pricing, TBW, and NAND type are all still unknown.