Here you can see a detailed comparison of SSD and HDD. It’s now up to you which one is fitted for your everyday use.
SSD VS HDD
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SSD |
HDD | |
| Access Time: | Access speeds of 35 to 100 microseconds, nearly 100 x faster. Programs run more quickly | Approx 5000 to 10,000 microseconds |
| Price:
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More. Generally for additional storage | Much cheaper |
| Reliability:
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No moving parts. Flash memory to store data, provides an increase in performance and reliability | Moving parts and magnetic platters. The more use they get, the faster they wear and fail |
| Capacity:
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Anything over 512GB, beyond price range | Reasonable prices for several terabytes |
| Power:
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Uses less power, over time, lower energy bill. Increases laptop battery life. | More power used, due to all parts and requirements to spin the platters |
| Noise:
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No moving parts = no noise | Loudest component in computer, often due to the spinning |
| Size:
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Available in 2.5, 1.8 and 1.0, increases the available space | Usually 3.5 and 2.5, no options for any smaller |
| Heat:
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No moving parts = less heat, helps increase lifespan and reliability | Heat due to moving parts. Heat slowly does damage |
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Magnetism:
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Not affected |
Relies off magnetism to write information, possibly erased from HDD with strong magnets |
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