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Acer FA300 vs Kingston NV3: Comparison
Acer FA300 and Kingston NV3 differ on controller: Acer FA300 at SM2504XT, Kingston NV3 at Multi-BOM, varies by manufacturing batch.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Acer | Kingston |
| Model Number | Acer FA300 | NV3 |
| Series | FA300 | NV3 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Sequential Read | 11000 MB/s | 6000-45% |
| Sequential Write | 10000 MB/s | 5000-50% |
| Controller | SM2504XT | Multi-BOM, varies by manufacturing batch |
| NAND Type | TLC | QLC (teardown-confirmed, Kingston datasheet only says "3D") |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Acer FA300 | Kingston NV3 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Kingston | View on Kingston |
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
Kingston NV3
6 / 10 Expert Rating
Runs cool, reads fast, and you have no idea which drive is actually in the box.