Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more
Acer FA300 vs Sabrent Rocket Nano: Comparison
Acer FA300 and Sabrent Rocket Nano separate most on sequential read: Acer FA300 at 11,000 MB/s, Sabrent Rocket Nano at 1,000 MB/s, 91% in favor of Acer FA300. Sequential Write splits them by another 91%, again favoring Acer FA300.
Which is better, Acer FA300 or Sabrent Rocket Nano?
On paper, Acer FA300 has the edge on sequential read, at 11,000 MB/s vs Sabrent Rocket Nano at 1,000 MB/s.
What is the main difference between Acer FA300 and Sabrent Rocket Nano?
The Acer FA300 is the stronger choice on paper: it has 11x the sequential read (11,000 MB/s vs 1,000 MB/s), which speeds up big file copies and game installs.
Specs and benchmarks
Speed Score
- Acer FA300
- 8.5/10
- Sabrent Rocket Nano
- 5.5/10
Internal and portable SSDs are scored on separate scales, so these two scores can't be compared directly.
Brand
- Acer FA300
- Acer
- Sabrent Rocket Nano
- Sabrent
Model Number
- Acer FA300
- Acer FA300
- Sabrent Rocket Nano
- Rocket Nano
Series
- Acer FA300
- FA300
- Sabrent Rocket Nano
- Rocket Nano
Bus Interface
- Acer FA300
- PCIe 5.0 x4
- Sabrent Rocket Nano
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
Form Factor
- Acer FA300
- M.2 2280
- Sabrent Rocket Nano
- Aluminum Keychain-Sized Portable
Sequential Read
- Acer FA300
- 11000 MB/s
- Sabrent Rocket Nano
- 1000 MB/s-91%
Sequential Write
- Acer FA300
- 10000 MB/s
- Sabrent Rocket Nano
- 950 MB/s-90%
NAND Type
- Acer FA300
- TLC
- Sabrent Rocket Nano
- TLC
Which one should you pick?
Choose Acer FA300 if you want the higher sequential read (11000 MB/s vs 1000 MB/s) and the higher sequential write (10000 MB/s vs 950 MB/s).
Choose Sabrent Rocket Nano if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Sabrent Rocket Nano
7.4 / 10 Expert Rating
The pick when physical size is the priority; performance matches larger, cheaper alternatives.