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Acer FA200 vs Seagate FireCuda 520: Comparison
Acer FA200 and Seagate FireCuda 520 differ on dram cache: Acer FA200 at DRAM-less (HMB), Seagate FireCuda 520 at DRAM. They match on drive type, bus interface and form factor.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Acer | Seagate |
| Model Number | Acer FA200 | FireCuda 520 |
| Series | FA200 | FireCuda 520 |
| Drive Type | Internal | Internal |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Sequential Read | 7200 MB/s | 5000-31% |
| Sequential Write | 6200 MB/s | 4400-29% |
| DRAM Cache | DRAM-less (HMB) | DRAM |
| NAND Type | QLC | TLC with DRAM Cache |
| Warranty | 5 Years | 5 Years, Includes 3-Year Rescue Data Recovery |
Verdict
Seagate FireCuda 520
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid mainstream Gen 4 drive whose bundled data recovery plan is the real reason to pick it over similarly-priced competitors.