DESCRIPTION :
1. Form Factor & Interface
Form Factor: M.2 2280 (single-sided, 80 × 22 × ~2.2 mm).
Interface: PCIe Gen4 ×4, NVMe 2.0 compliant.
 
2. Controller & NAND Architecture
Controller: MaxioTech MAP1602A (first Gen4 SSD to use it).
DRAM: None (DRAM-less), uses Host Memory Buffer (HMB) with SLC write caching.
Flash Memory: YMTC Xtacking 3.0 TLC NAND (≈232-layer).
 
3. Performance (1 TB Model)
Sequential Read: Up to 7,200 MB/s
Sequential Write: Up to 6,300 MB/s
Random IOPS (4K):
Read: ~990K IOPS
Write: ~997K IOPS
 
4. Endurance & Reliability
Endurance: Rated for 600 TBW (which is competitive for its class).
MTBF: Approximately 1.5 million hours.
DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day): ~0.3
 
5. Power Efficiency & Thermal Management
Power Usage:
Idle: ~0.76 W
Average: ~2.6 W
Max: ~4.4 W
Thermal Design: Includes power-saving controller with thermal throttling to reduce overheating.
 
6. Environmental Resilience
Shock Resistance: 1,500 G / 0.5 ms
Vibration Resistance: ~6.07 GRMS (20–2000 Hz)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 70 °C
Storage Temperature: –40 °C to 85 °C
Weight: ~7 g
 
7. Features & Extras
Host Memory Buffer (HMB) and SLC caching to boost performance.
Single-sided PCB—ideal for laptops and compact builds.
Includes Acronis True Image for easy cloning and data backup.
 
Warranty & Support Details
Warranty: 5-year limited warranty or until 600 TBW, whichever comes first.
Service Handling: Predator GM7 SSDs are licensed products manufactured by BIWIN Semiconductor (HK).
Warranty service falls directly under BIWIN, not Acer.