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Acer FA300 vs Samsung 980 PRO: Comparison
Acer FA300 vs Samsung 980 PRO sequential write compared
Start with sequential write, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Acer FA300 10000 MB/s against Samsung 980 PRO 5100 MB/s, 49% in favour of Acer FA300. Speed Score backs the spec sheet up. Acer FA300 scores 8.5 to 8.4, 1% clear. Sequential read runs the same way, 11000 MB/s on the Acer FA300 versus 7000 MB/s on the Samsung 980 PRO, another win for Acer FA300. Bus interface is not the same on both, PCIe 5.0 x4 on the Acer FA300 versus PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe on the Samsung 980 PRO. There is a split on nand type as well, TLC on the Acer FA300 versus Samsung V-NAND TLC with DRAM Cache on the Samsung 980 PRO.
Which should you buy, Acer FA300 or Samsung 980 PRO?
The Samsung 980 PRO suits PS5 storage upgrades (heatsink model) and high-end gaming desktops, though it is the wrong buy for budget-conscious builds and PCIe 3.0-only systems. Our rating of the Samsung 980 PRO (8.7/10): still a superb PCIe 4.0 flagship at a discount, though the 990 PRO has taken over as Samsung's top performer.
Specs and benchmarks
Speed Score
- Acer FA300
- 8.5/10Best
- Samsung 980 PRO
- 8.4/10-1%
How fast this drive is, rated from its read and write speeds, cache and NAND type. 10 is the fastest.
Brand
- Acer FA300
- Acer
- Samsung 980 PRO
- Samsung
Model Number
- Acer FA300
- Acer FA300
- Samsung 980 PRO
- 980 PRO
Series
- Acer FA300
- FA300
- Samsung 980 PRO
- 980 PRO
Bus Interface
- Acer FA300
- PCIe 5.0 x4
- Samsung 980 PRO
- PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe
Sequential Read
- Acer FA300
- 11000 MB/s
- Samsung 980 PRO
- 7000 MB/s-36%
Sequential Write
- Acer FA300
- 10000 MB/s
- Samsung 980 PRO
- 5100 MB/s-49%
NAND Type
- Acer FA300
- TLC
- Samsung 980 PRO
- Samsung V-NAND TLC with DRAM Cache
Which one should you pick?
Choose Acer FA300 if you want the higher speed score (8.5 vs 8.4), the higher sequential read (11000 MB/s vs 7000 MB/s) and the higher sequential write (10000 MB/s vs 5100 MB/s).
Choose Samsung 980 PRO if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Acer FA300 | Samsung 980 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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
Samsung 980 PRO
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
Still a superb PCIe 4.0 flagship at a discount, though the 990 PRO has taken over as Samsung's top performer.