Acer Predator GM7 1TB vs Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB
Acer Predator GM7 1TB and Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB each win something the other does not — the choice is which of those you want.
| Specification | AcerPredator GM7 1TB | Western DigitalWD_BLACK SN7100 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (GB) | 1000 | 1000 |
| Sequential read (MB/s) | 7200 | 7250better |
| Sequential write (MB/s) | 6300 | 6900better |
| Current best price | $285.99betterat Amazon.ca · captured 2026-09-02 | $293.50at Amazon.ca · captured 2026-09-13 |
| Price per TB | $285.99better | $293.50 |
| Endurance (TBW) | 600 | 600 |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| DRAM cache | No | No |
| NAND type | tlc | tlc |
| Controller | Maxio MAP1602 | WD/SanDisk in-house Polaris 3 (4-channel, DRAM-less) |
How these two compare
Sequential throughput
Acer Predator GM7 1TB is rated 7200 MB/s read and 6300 MB/s write; Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB, 7250 MB/s read and 6900 MB/s write. These are peak sequential rates over PCIe — the speed you would see copying one large file. For boot, app launches and everyday feel, random access matters more than this headline figure.
Price
Acer Predator GM7 1TB lists at $285.99, or $285.99 per TB; Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB at $293.50, or $293.50 per TB.
Endurance
The makers warrant 600 TBW on Acer Predator GM7 1TB and 600 TBW on Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB — how much writing each is rated to take before the endurance clause lapses. Most desktop workloads never come close, so read the two against each other rather than as a limit you are likely to reach.
DRAM cache
Acer Predator GM7 1TB is DRAM-less; Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB is DRAM-less. A DRAM cache holds the drive's mapping table — the index of where each block physically sits — so the controller places and finds data without an extra flash lookup. A DRAM-less drive borrows a little system memory (HMB) or a slice of its own flash instead, and is likelier to slow once a long run of random writes outlasts its fast cache.
NAND, controller and warranty
NAND: Acer Predator GM7 1TB uses TLC and Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB uses TLC. The tier is bits per cell — SLC, MLC, TLC and QLC from one to four — trading density against endurance and sustained-write speed: QLC is cheapest per gigabyte, TLC the mainstream balance, and the denser the cell the sooner sustained writes taper. On the controller: Acer Predator GM7 1TB uses the Maxio MAP1602, and Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB uses the WD/SanDisk in-house Polaris 3 (4-channel, DRAM-less). It is the chip handling error correction, wear-levelling and where each write lands — much of how a drive holds up under load — even if the part number on its own tells you little. On the cover: Acer Predator GM7 1TB carries a 5-year warranty, Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB carries a 5-year warranty. The length is the maker's own vote of confidence, and on an SSD it tends to track the endurance rating — a longer warranty usually meaning more rated writes.
Which to buy
There is no outright answer — each takes something the other gives up. Decide which of those advantages matters for your build; the comparison above lays out both sides.
Common questions about this pair
- Which is faster, Acer Predator GM7 1TB or Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB?
- Acer Predator GM7 1TB is rated 7200 MB/s read and 6300 MB/s write; Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB, 7250 MB/s read and 6900 MB/s write. These are peak sequential rates over PCIe — the speed you would see copying one large file. For boot, app launches and everyday feel, random access matters more than this headline figure.
- Which costs less per terabyte, Acer Predator GM7 1TB or Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB?
- Acer Predator GM7 1TB lists at $285.99, or $285.99 per TB; Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB at $293.50, or $293.50 per TB.
- Should you buy Acer Predator GM7 1TB or Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB?
- There is no outright answer — each takes something the other gives up. Decide which of those advantages matters for your build; the comparison above lays out both sides.