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Acer FA200 vs Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850: Comparison
Acer FA200 and Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850 differ on dram cache: Acer FA200 at DRAM-less (HMB), Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850 at DRAM. They match on 4 other specifications, including drive type, bus interface and form factor.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Acer | Western Digital |
| Model Number | Acer FA200 | SN850 |
| Series | FA200 | WD_BLACK SN850 |
| 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 | 7000-3% |
| Sequential Write | 6200 MB/s | 5300-15% |
| DRAM Cache | DRAM-less (HMB) | DRAM |
| NAND Type | QLC | TLC with DRAM Cache |
| Warranty | 5 Years | 5 Years |
Verdict
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely strong PCIe 4.0 drive that's been surpassed by its own successor.