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BIWIN Black Opal NV7400 Gen4 SSD 1TB vs Acer Predator GM7 PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD 1TB

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against NVMe SSDs at a similar price

The BIWIN Black Opal NV7400 Gen4 SSD 1TB and Acer Predator GM7 PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD 1TB both score 6.2/10 overall.

The BIWIN Black Opal NV7400 Gen4 SSD 1TB leads on efficiency and thermals.

The Acer Predator GM7 PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD 1TB leads on endurance.

They score the same on performance, warranty and software.

Black Opal NV7400 Gen4 SSD

BIWIN Black Opal NV7400 Gen4 SSD 1TB

6.2/10verdict: wait for deal

The Black Opal NV7400 is a PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 drive for builders who want fast sequential speeds and a 5-year warranty. It suits gaming PCs, workstations and laptops where a single-sided drive with a bundled thermal pad is useful. It is less suited to anyone who needs steady writes under heavy sustained load or strong small random I/O.

Typically about £268.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Predator GM7 PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD 1TB

Acer Predator GM7 PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD 1TB

6.2/10verdict: wait for deal

The Predator GM7 1TB is for buyers who want a PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive with a five-year warranty and strong rated speeds. It suits desktop upgrades and general storage where owners are happy to supply their own heatsink if needed. It is less suited to anyone who needs sustained writes at full speed or wants cooling included.

Typically about £143 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightBIWIN Black Opal NV7400 Gen4 SSD 1TBAcer Predator GM7 PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD 1TB
Performance35%6/106/10
Endurance20%6/107/10
Warranty15%8/108/10
Efficiency and thermals15%6/105/10
Software15%5/105/10
Overall6.2/106.2/10

Specifications

SpecBIWIN Black Opal NV7400 Gen4 SSD 1TBAcer Predator GM7 PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD 1TB
InterfacePCIe Gen4 x4, NVMe 2.0PCIe Gen 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
Sequential read7400 MB/s per manufacturer spec table for 1TB; manufacturer headline and Amazon listing say up to 7450 MB/s7,200 MB/s
Sequential write6500 MB/s6,300 MB/s
Endurance (2TB)1000 TBW (1TB)600 TBW (1TB)
Form factorM.2 2280, single-sidedM.2 2280, single-sided, 2.20 mm
Warranty5-year limited warranty with free replacement5 years or the TBW limit, whichever comes first

Strengths and weaknesses

BIWIN Black Opal NV7400 Gen4 SSD 1TB

  • + Rated 7400MB/s read and 6500MB/s write
  • + 5-year warranty with free replacement
  • + Single-sided M.2 2280 with graphene thermal pad
  • − DRAM-less, and writes slow once cache is exhausted
  • − Weaker small random I/O than a rival
  • − Reliability reports mixed and anecdotal

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need steady write speed under long sustained loads
  • Anyone whose workload leans on small random I/O
  • Buyers who need documented firmware update tooling
Read the full BIWIN Black Opal NV7400 Gen4 SSD 1TB review ›

Acer Predator GM7 PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD 1TB

  • + Rated 7,200 MB/s read and 6,300 MB/s write
  • + Five-year warranty with 600 TBW rating
  • + Owners praise power efficiency and value
  • − No heatsink included
  • − Speed drops once the SLC cache fills
  • − Acer licenses name; BIWIN makes and warrants it

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need sustained high write speeds during long transfers
  • Anyone wanting a heatsink included for a PS5 or laptop
  • Buyers who need firmware update tooling confirmed before purchase
Read the full Acer Predator GM7 PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD 1TB review ›

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