Acer FA200 NVMe Gen4 SSD 4TB vs Crucial T700 4TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 5x4 NVMe
The Crucial T700 is the better buy for most people. It is roughly twice as fast on paper and costs $309 at eBay as of November 3, versus $525 at eBay for the Acer FA200. Buy the Acer only if you need a Gen4 drive and want to avoid Gen5 heat and power draw.
Today the Crucial T700 4TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 5x4 NVMe costs $216.00 less at its best price.
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Acer FA200 NVMe Gen4 SSD 4TB
$525.00at eBayObserved at 7:16 AM
Choose the Acer FA200 if you want a Gen4 4TB drive with lower power draw and heat, and you do not need Gen5 speeds.
Pros
- Gen4 interface works in older laptops and desktops without Gen5 support.
- Lower heat and power than a Gen5 drive, which suits small cases and laptops.
- 4TB capacity in a single M.2 2280 stick.
- 1.5 million hour MTBF rating.
Cons
What separates them
| Acer FA200 NVMe Gen4 SSD 4TB | Crucial T700 4TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 5x4 NVMe | |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe Gen4x4, NVMe 2.0 | PCIe Gen5x4, NVMe |
| Sequential read | 7,100 MB/s | 12,400 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 6,100 MB/s | 11,800 MB/s |
| DRAM cache | Not listed | 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Heatsink | Not included | Included |
| Hardware encryption | Not listed | Yes |
| Price, 4TB | $525 at eBay as of November 3 | $309 at eBay as of November 3 |
| Stores pricing it new |
Price history
- Acer FA200 NVMe Gen4 SSD 4TB: lowest $525.00 on Nov 3 at eBay.
- Crucial T700 4TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 5x4 NVMe: lowest $309.00 on Nov 3 at eBay.
Prices at every store
Acer FA200 NVMe Gen4 SSD 4TB
- eBayNew
In stock
$525.00+ $5.25 shippingObserved at 7:16 AM
Crucial T700 4TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 5x4 NVMe
- eBayNew
In stockSold by ic_pro
$309.00Observed at 7:16 AM - CTT Home & CulinaryNew
In stock
$362.59Observed at 7:16 AM - Newegg.comNew
In stockSold by Bolt Electronics
$854.00Observed at 7:16 AM - neweggbusiness.comNew
In stock
$899.00Observed at 7:16 AM
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Specs compared
| Spec | Acer FA200 NVMe Gen4 SSD 4TB | Crucial T700 4TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 5x4 NVMe |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCle Gen4x4, NVMe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 |
| Capacity | 4 TB | — |
| Sequential Read Speed | 7100 MB/s | — |
| Sequential Write Speed | 6100 MB/s | — |
| 4K Random Read Speed | 1000 KIOPS | — |
| 4K Random Write Speed | 820 KIOPS | — |
| Dimensions | 80.00 x 22.00 x 2.45 mm | — |
| Weight | Less than 10 g | — |
| MTBF | 1500000 H | — |
What reviewers say
Crucial T700 4TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 5x4 NVMe
Owners rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 290 ratings. Most praise the speed and capacity, while some mention heat and the need for a Gen 5 slot to see full performance.
Pros
- Fast load times and file transfers
- Large 4TB capacity
- Included heatsink works well
- Easy setup in compatible boards
Cons
- Gets hot under sustained writes
- Full speed needs a Gen 5 slot
- Little gain over cheaper Gen 4 drives in games
Questions and answers
- Which is faster, the Acer FA200 or the Crucial T700?
- The Crucial T700. It is rated at 12,400 MB/s read and 11,800 MB/s write, against 7,100 MB/s and 6,100 MB/s for the Acer FA200.
- Is the T700 worth it over the FA200?
- Yes for most buyers. The T700 is faster and costs $309 at eBay as of November 3, while the FA200 is $525. The Acer only makes sense if you want Gen4 power and heat levels.
- Will the T700 work in a Gen4 slot?
- Yes, it is backward compatible, but it will run at Gen4 speeds, close to the FA200's ratings. You pay for Gen5 speed only if your motherboard has a Gen5 M.2 slot.
- Which runs cooler?
- The Acer FA200. Gen5 drives like the T700 draw more power and run hotter, which is why the T700 ships with a heatsink.
- Which is better for a laptop?
- The Acer FA200 is the safer pick. The T700's heatsink can be too tall for tight laptop slots, and its higher power draw drains battery faster.
- Which has more storage?
- Both are 4TB. The difference is speed, cache, heatsink and price, not capacity.
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