When purchasing a new computer or upgrading your storage, one of the most asked questions is: Should you get an SSD, or should you get an HDD? They both serve the same function as storage for your data, but they work in completely different ways, and speed is where the most significant difference lies. Let’s discuss the elements of difference and see which works faster and why.
1. Differentiating HDD from SSD
HDD:
(Hard Disk Drive) uses a mechanical arm to read and write information on a set of spinning magnetic disks. So, like a record player, it has a mechanical element.
SSD:
(Solid State Drive) uses flash memory chips to store data. It has no moving parts. It works similar to a USB flash drive but faster.
Takeaway:
SSDs are electronic, HDDs are mechanical. This is the base for speed difference.
2. Speed difference
HDD:
(Hard Disk Drive) has an average read/write speed of about 80-160 MB/s. Due to the mechanical aspect of the device, it is the reason speed-wise, this will be slower and make it more prone to aging.
SSD:
(Solid State Drive) has an average read/write speed for sata SSDs of 500-600 MB/s, and NVMe SSDs can exceed over 3,000 MB/s. This means it is up to 20x speedier than a traditional HDD.
Outcome:
it’s apparent that SSD’s will reduce boot time dramatically and speed up file transfers and applications that load instantly.
3. Durability
HDD’s:
Vulnerable to shocks, drops and physical damage because of moving parts.
SSD’s:
More durable and shock-resistant because there are no moving parts.
Verdict:
SSD’s last longer for normal use, especially portable devices like laptops.
4. Storage Capacity & Price
HDD:
Less expensive for large storage. Multi-terabyte HDD’s can be purchased for a fraction of the price of SSD’s.
SSD:
Costs more per gigabyte than HDD, but have dropped in price recently.
Verdict:
HDD’s are still better if you want massive storage on a budget.
5. So which one should you pick?
We recommend SSD if:
you want speed, faster boot times, and more durability. Great for operating systems, apps, and games.
We recommend HDD if:
you need more storage on a budget.
Conclusions
SSDs are undoubtedly faster than HDDs. With no moving parts, SSDs can read and write data almost immediately, making your overall computing more seamless and efficient. For many users, the best of both worlds is an SSD for your primary programs and an HDD for massive storage.
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