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Acer FA300 vs Samsung 990 PRO: Comparison
Acer FA300 and Samsung 990 PRO differ on controller: Acer FA300 at SM2504XT, Samsung 990 PRO at Samsung Elpis.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Acer | Samsung |
| Model Number | Acer FA300 | 990 PRO |
| Series | FA300 | 990 PRO |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Sequential Read | 11000 MB/s | 7450-32% |
| Sequential Write | 10000 MB/s | 6900-31% |
| Controller | SM2504XT | Samsung Elpis |
| DRAM Cache | DRAM-less (HMB) | LPDDR4 |
| NAND Type | TLC | Samsung V-NAND TLC |
Verdict
Samsung 990 PRO
8 / 10 Expert Rating
Still the best-engineered PCIe 4.0 drive.