Acer FA100 M.2 NVMe SSD — Budget Storage That Doesn't Disappoint

Not every storage upgrade needs to break the bank. The Acer FA100 is a solid budget NVMe SSD that’s perfect for breathing new life into an older laptop or desktop.

What You Get

The FA100 is a PCIe Gen 3 NVMe drive in the standard M.2 2280 form factor. It won’t match the speeds of the latest Gen 4 or Gen 5 drives, but for everyday use — booting, loading apps, file transfers — it’s a massive step up from a SATA SSD or mechanical hard drive.

Key Specs

• M.2 2280 NVMe (PCIe Gen 3)
• Available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
• Sequential read up to 3,300 MB/s
• Sequential write up to 2,700 MB/s

Who It’s For

If you’re upgrading an older PC on a budget, or pairing a cheap SSD with an enclosure like the Sabrent EC-SNVE for portable storage, the FA100 is a sensible pick that won’t let you down.