Introduction
Acer is a world-leading manufacturer of computer hardware. The company was founded in 1976, in Taiwan and are mostly known for their laptops, desktop PCs, and monitors. BIWIN Storage has been granted an official license by Acer to produce, market and sell solid-state-drives using their name.
With this review we're introducing our new 2023 SSD Test Bench, which comes with upgraded hardware, refined tests and new power consumption measurements. The first SSD that we're testing is the Acer Predator GM7, which is the company's newest cost-efficient drive. It is based on the new Maxiotech MAP1602 controller, paired with 128-layer YMTC TLC NAND flash.
The Acer Predator GM7 is available in capacities of 512 GB GB ($50), 1 TB ($66) and 2 TB ($100). Endurance for these models is set to 300 TBW, 600 TBW and 1200 TBW, respectively. Acer includes a five-year warranty with the GM7.
Specifications: Acer Predator GM7 1 TB SSD |
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Brand: | Acer |
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Model: | GM7-1TB / BL.9BWWR.118 |
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Capacity: | 1024 GB (953 GB usable) No additional overprovisioning |
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Controller: | Maxiotech MAP1602A |
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Flash: | YMTC 128-Layer 3D TLC Rebranded as BIWIN BWN09TC1B1RCAD |
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DRAM: | N/A but 32 MB HMB |
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Endurance: | 600 TBW |
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Form Factor: | M.2 2280 |
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Interface: | PCIe Gen 4 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
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Device ID: | Predator SSD GM7 M 2 1TB |
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Firmware: | SN08560 |
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Warranty: | Five years |
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Price at Time of Review: | $66 / $64 per TB |
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