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Acer FA300 vs PNY CS3040: Comparison
Acer FA300 and PNY CS3040 differ on bus interface: Acer FA300 at PCIe 5.0 x4, PNY CS3040 at PCIe 3.0 x4. They match on drive type, form factor and nand type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Acer | PNY |
| Model Number | Acer FA300 | CS3040 |
| Series | FA300 | CS3040 |
| Drive Type | Internal | Internal |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Sequential Read | 11000 MB/s | 3400-69% |
| Sequential Write | 10000 MB/s | 3000-70% |
| DRAM Cache | DRAM-less (HMB) | DRAM |
| NAND Type | TLC | TLC |
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.