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Acer Predator GM7000 vs Seagate FireCuda 520: Comparison
Acer Predator GM7000 and Seagate FireCuda 520 separate most on sequential write: Acer Predator GM7000 at 6700, Seagate FireCuda 520 at 4400, 34% in favour of Acer Predator GM7000. Sequential Read splits them by another 32%, again favouring Acer Predator GM7000. They match on 6 other specifications, including drive type, bus interface and form factor.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Acer | Seagate |
| Model Number | GM7000 | FireCuda 520 |
| Series | Predator GM7000 | FireCuda 520 |
| Drive Type | Internal | Internal |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Sequential Read | 7400 | 5000-32% |
| Sequential Write | 6700 | 4400-34% |
| DRAM Cache | DRAM | DRAM |
| NAND Type | TLC with DRAM Cache | TLC with DRAM Cache |
| Warranty | 5 Years | 5 Years, Includes 3-Year Rescue Data Recovery |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe | PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe |
| Capacity Options | 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB |
Verdict
Seagate FireCuda 520
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid mainstream Gen 4 drive whose bundled data recovery plan is the real reason to pick it over similarly-priced competitors.