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Acer FA200 vs PNY CS3040: Comparison
Acer FA200 and PNY CS3040 differ on bus interface: Acer FA200 at PCIe 4.0 x4, PNY CS3040 at PCIe 3.0 x4. They match on drive type, form factor and warranty.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Acer | PNY |
| Model Number | Acer FA200 | CS3040 |
| Series | FA200 | CS3040 |
| Drive Type | Internal | Internal |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Sequential Read | 7200 MB/s | 3400-53% |
| Sequential Write | 6200 MB/s | 3000-52% |
| DRAM Cache | DRAM-less (HMB) | DRAM |
| NAND Type | QLC | TLC |
| Warranty | 5 Years | 5 Years |
Verdict
PNY CS3040
6.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid Gen 3 drive that's been outpaced by PNY's own newer options; buy only at a real discount.