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Acer FA200 vs Kioxia XG10: Comparison
Acer FA200 vs Kioxia XG10: the sequential read difference
On sequential read the spread is 49%, Acer FA200 7200 MB/s against Kioxia XG10 14000 MB/s, so Kioxia XG10 takes it. Measured rather than claimed: in Speed Score the Kioxia XG10 returns 9.6 against 6.6, a 31% lead. Kioxia XG10 also leads on sequential write, 6200 MB/s on the Acer FA200 versus 12000 MB/s on the Kioxia XG10.
Who each one is for
Take the Acer FA200 for gamers and general users wanting 2000 GB of PCIe 4.0 storage at high read speeds. It is equally the pick for buyers who value a 5 year warranty and a 1000 TBW rating. Avoid it for workloads with constant heavy writing, since the NAND is QLC and the drive has no DRAM. The Kioxia XG10 suits readers tracking Kioxia's PCIe 5.0 OEM roadmap and controller/NAND strategy and comparing announced OEM-channel specs against retail PCIe 5.0 drives, informationally. It also earns its place with reference only, useful if you're trying to identify what SSD shipped inside a new OEM laptop or prebuilt. It is not the one for anyone trying to buy this drive directly, it is not sold at retail and has no consumer price. Our rating of the Kioxia XG10 (6.5/10): solid-looking specs on paper, but this can't be scored as a buying option because it isn't one. The rating here reflects the strength of the announced spec sheet only, there is no independent lab data, and there won't be a consumer price to weigh it against.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Acer FA200 and Kioxia XG10 differ on bus interface?
Yes. Bus Interface reads PCIe 4.0 x4 on the Acer FA200 versus PCIe 5.0 x4 on the Kioxia XG10.
Specs and benchmarks
Speed Score
- Acer FA200
- 6.6/10-31%
- Kioxia XG10
- 9.6/10Best
How fast this drive is, rated from its read and write speeds, cache and NAND type. 10 is the fastest.
Brand
- Acer FA200
- Acer
- Kioxia XG10
- Kioxia
Model Number
- Acer FA200
- Acer FA200
- Kioxia XG10
- OEM-designated part numbers, assigned per customer and capacity; Kioxia has not published a consumer-facing SKU list
Series
- Acer FA200
- FA200
- Kioxia XG10
- XG10
Bus Interface
- Acer FA200
- PCIe 4.0 x4
- Kioxia XG10
- PCIe 5.0 x4
Form Factor
- Acer FA200
- M.2 2280
- Kioxia XG10
- M.2 2280, single-sided
Sequential Read
- Acer FA200
- 7200 MB/s-49%
- Kioxia XG10
- 14000 MB/s
Sequential Write
- Acer FA200
- 6200 MB/s-48%
- Kioxia XG10
- 12000 MB/s
Controller
- Acer FA200
- MAP1602A
- Kioxia XG10
- Kioxia in-house 8-channel SoC controller with DRAM (specific model number not disclosed), notable because most of Kioxia's other current client SSDs use DRAM-less HMB designs; the XG10 is positioned as a step up
DRAM Cache
- Acer FA200
- DRAM-less (HMB)
- Kioxia XG10
- DRAM
NAND Type
- Acer FA200
- QLC
- Kioxia XG10
- TLC
NAND Vendor
- Acer FA200
- YMTC
- Kioxia XG10
- Kioxia BiCS FLASH Generation 6 TLC (512GB/1TB models); Kioxia BiCS FLASH Generation 8 TLC with CBA (2TB/4TB models)
Warranty
- Acer FA200
- 5 Years
- Kioxia XG10
- Not applicable to end users, OEM warranty terms are set by the system manufacturer (Kioxia's warranty runs through its OEM customer, not direct-to-consumer)
Which one should you pick?
Choose Acer FA200 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Kioxia XG10 if you want the higher speed score (9.6 vs 6.6), the higher sequential read (14000 MB/s vs 7200 MB/s) and the higher sequential write (12000 MB/s vs 6200 MB/s).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Acer FA200 | Kioxia XG10 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Kioxia XG10
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Solid-looking specs on paper, but this can't be scored as a buying option because it isn't one.