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Acer Predator GM7000 vs Samsung 860 EVO: Comparison

Acer Predator GM7000 vs Samsung 860 EVO sequential read compared

The gap that matters here is sequential read: Acer Predator GM7000 7400 MB/s against Samsung 860 EVO 550 MB/s, which puts Acer Predator GM7000 93% ahead. Speed Score backs the spec sheet up. Acer Predator GM7000 scores 8.4 to 5.1, 39% clear. The capacity options figures are near enough to ignore, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB on the Acer Predator GM7000 versus 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB on the Samsung 860 EVO. They differ on bus interface too, PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe on the Acer Predator GM7000 versus SATA III on the Samsung 860 EVO. There is a split on nand type as well, TLC with DRAM Cache on the Acer Predator GM7000 versus TLC on the Samsung 860 EVO. They differ on form factor too, M.2 2280 on the Acer Predator GM7000 versus 2.5-inch on the Samsung 860 EVO. There is a split on console compatibility as well, PS5 Ready on the Acer Predator GM7000 versus None Stated on the Samsung 860 EVO.

Who each one is for

Take the Acer Predator GM7000 for gamers already invested in Acer's Predator ecosystem who want a matching-branded storage upgrade. This drive delivers solid PS5-compatible performance under familiar branding. It is the wrong buy for buyers with no particular brand preference seeking the single best price-to-performance ratio. Several similarly specced competitors covered elsewhere on this site are worth comparing on price alone. The Samsung 860 EVO suits SATA-only laptop upgrades and budget desktop refreshes, though it is not the pick for NVMe-capable systems wanting max speed and high-performance gaming builds. Our rating of the Samsung 860 EVO (7.6/10): A dependable SATA workhorse, though the newer 870 EVO offers better endurance for similar pricing.

Where the two are identical

Everything else lines up. Dram cache, drive type and warranty read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.

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Specs and benchmarks

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Speed Score
Acer Predator GM7000
8.4/10Best
Samsung 860 EVO
5.1/10-39%
How fast this drive is, rated from its read and write speeds, cache and NAND type. 10 is the fastest.
Brand
Acer Predator GM7000
Acer
Samsung 860 EVO
Samsung
Model Number
Acer Predator GM7000
GM7000
Samsung 860 EVO
860 EVO
Series
Acer Predator GM7000
Predator GM7000
Samsung 860 EVO
860 EVO
Drive Type
Acer Predator GM7000
Internal
Samsung 860 EVO
Internal
Bus Interface
Acer Predator GM7000
PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe
Samsung 860 EVO
SATA III
Form Factor
Acer Predator GM7000
M.2 2280
Samsung 860 EVO
2.5-inch
Console Compatibility
Acer Predator GM7000
PS5 Ready
Samsung 860 EVO
None Stated
Sequential Read
Acer Predator GM7000
7400 MB/s
Samsung 860 EVO
550 MB/s-93%
DRAM Cache
Acer Predator GM7000
DRAM
Samsung 860 EVO
DRAM
NAND Type
Acer Predator GM7000
TLC with DRAM Cache
Samsung 860 EVO
TLC
Warranty
Acer Predator GM7000
5 Years
Samsung 860 EVO
5 Years
Capacity Options
Acer Predator GM7000
1TB, 2TB, 4TB
Samsung 860 EVO
250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TBBest

Specification	Acer Predator GM7000	Samsung 860 EVO
Speed Score	8.4/10Best	5.1/10-39%
How fast this drive is, rated from its read and write speeds, cache and NAND type. 10 is the fastest.
Brand	Acer	Samsung
Model Number	GM7000	860 EVO
Series	Predator GM7000	860 EVO
Drive Type	Internal	Internal
Bus Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe	SATA III
Form Factor	M.2 2280	2.5-inch
Console Compatibility	PS5 Ready	None Stated
Sequential Read	7400 MB/s	550 MB/s-93%
DRAM Cache	DRAM	DRAM
NAND Type	TLC with DRAM Cache	TLC
Warranty	5 Years	5 Years
Capacity Options	1TB, 2TB, 4TB	250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB

Which one should you pick?

Choose Acer Predator GM7000 if you want the higher speed score (8.4 vs 5.1) and the higher sequential read (7400 MB/s vs 550 MB/s).

Choose Samsung 860 EVO if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

Price comparison

Retailer	Acer Predator GM7000	Samsung 860 EVO
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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 860 EVO

7.6 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable SATA workhorse, though the newer 870 EVO offers better endurance for similar pricing.

Specs and benchmarks

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