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Acer Predator GM7 PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD 1TB vs WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD 1TB

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

all judged against NVMe SSDs at a similar price

The WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD 1TB scores 7.1/10 overall, ahead of the Acer Predator GM7 PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD 1TB at 6.2/10.

The WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD 1TB leads on performance and warranty.

They score the same on endurance, efficiency and thermals and software.

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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WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD, 1TB, without heatsink

WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD 1TB

7.1/10verdict: buy

The SN850X 1TB without a heatsink is for buyers who want a fast PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 drive for a desktop or a PS5. It suits people who already have a motherboard heatsink or good case airflow. It is less suited to anyone who needs Linux or macOS drive tooling or has no cooling for the drive.

Typically about £178.99 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

CriterionWeightAcer Predator GM7 PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD 1TBWD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD 1TB
Performance35%6/108/10
Endurance20%7/107/10
Warranty15%8/109/10
Efficiency and thermals15%5/105/10
Software15%5/105/10
Overall6.2/107.1/10

Specifications

SpecAcer Predator GM7 PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD 1TBWD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD 1TB
InterfacePCIe Gen 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0PCIe 4.0 x4
Sequential read7,200 MB/s7,300 MB/s
Sequential write6,300 MB/s6,300 MB/s
Endurance (2TB)600 TBW (1TB)600 TBW
Form factorM.2 2280, single-sided, 2.20 mmM.2 2280
Warranty5 years or the TBW limit, whichever comes first5-Year Limited Warranty

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD 1TB

  • + Rated 7,300 MB/s read and 6,300 MB/s write
  • + 5-year limited warranty
  • + Owners report easy installation and PS5 compatibility
  • − Owners report it runs hot without a heatsink
  • − WD_BLACK Dashboard is Windows only
  • − Owners note a price premium over cheaper drives

Skip it if:

  • Buyers with no heatsink or airflow for the M.2 slot, who may prefer the heatsink version
  • Linux or macOS users who want vendor firmware tooling
  • Budget buyers who would rather pay less for a cheaper drive
Read the full WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD 1TB review ›

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