The Acer FA300 2 TB SSD is an impressive addition to the PCIe Gen 5 market, delivering speeds up to 11 GB/s with efficient power use. Its DRAM‑less design shines in real‑life performance, while a generous SLC cache and five‑year warranty make it an excellent choice for gamers and mainstream users.

Acer, founded in Taiwan in 1976, is a world‑leading manufacturer of computer hardware. With an official license from BIWIN Storage, the FA300 is Acer’s first DRAM‑less Gen 5 SSD, following the premium Predator GM9000, aiming for near‑flagship speeds without the price premium of a DRAM‑equipped drive.

At its core the drive uses Silicon Motion’s SM2504 XT controller paired with Kioxia’s Bi CS8 218‑layer 3D TLC flash, 64 MB HMB, 1500 TBW endurance and a five‑year warranty. The combination of a modern controller and NAND delivers reliable performance.

Pricing is still shaping up: the 1 TB model is listed in Germany for €210 (≈$190) while the 2 TB version is estimated at $340, a placeholder that may drop as supply improves. The drive targets desktops, laptops and even the PS5.