Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more
Acer Predator GM7000 vs Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850: Comparison
Acer Predator GM7000 and Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850 separate most on sequential write: Acer Predator GM7000 at 6700, Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850 at 5300, 21% in favour of Acer Predator GM7000. Sequential Read splits them by another 5%, again favouring Acer Predator GM7000. They match on 7 other specifications, including drive type, bus interface and form factor.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Acer | Western Digital |
| Model Number | GM7000 | SN850 |
| Series | Predator GM7000 | WD_BLACK SN850 |
| 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 | 7000-5% |
| Sequential Write | 6700 | 5300-21% |
| DRAM Cache | DRAM | DRAM |
| NAND Type | TLC with DRAM Cache | TLC with DRAM Cache |
| Warranty | 5 Years | 5 Years |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe | PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe |
| Capacity Options | 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB |
Verdict
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely strong PCIe 4.0 drive that's been surpassed by its own successor.