SEVEN BENEFITS OF SSD
What distinguishes a Solid-State Drive (SSD) from a Hard Drive (HDD), and how do you decide which one to choose? In general, SSD is preferred over HDDs for most users, unless you have massive amounts of data to store. Here are seven reasons for this preference:
1. SSD can absorb more G Force than HDD. The main difference between Hard Drives and SSD lies in their construction. HDDs consist of small rotating disks with magnetic coatings that store data in the form of code. In contrast, SSD uses flash memory, making them an ideal choice for mobile devices such as laptops.
2. SSD has more longevity than HDDs. Hard Drives tend to have a shorter lifespan compared to SSD due to their mechanical components. On average, a Hard Drive lasts around 1.5 million hours before failure, whereas an SSD can last for an average of 2 million hours.
3. SSD has a faster boot-up speed. Hard Drives take longer to start functioning efficiently due to their mechanical components. The average boot-up time for a system with SSD storage is between 10-13 seconds, while a system with HDD storage takes 30-40 seconds, which is significantly slower.
4. SSD are quicker at read and write operations. The speed of reading and writing data is much faster in SSD compared to HDD. Data upload and download are almost doubled in some cases. HDDs have a read and write speed of 50-120 MB per second, while SSD has a minimum of 200 MB per second and PCIe SSD can reach as high as 2000 MB per second, which is significantly faster.
5. You can open files faster with an SSD. SSD also offers a faster file opening speed compared to Hard Drives, leading to improved efficiency and more operations being performed. On average, the file opening speed of an SSD is approximately 30% quicker.
6. SSD uses less power than HDDs. Tests have shown that Hard Drives consume approximately 50% more power compared to SSD, which affects battery life as well as the overall cost of electricity. Additionally, SSD generate cooler systems, which is significant in environments where high temperatures can impact the functioning of the equipment.
7. SSD creates a calmer working environment. The operation of Hard Drives generates noise, including clicks and vibrations due to the spinning disks. On the other hand, SSD drives, which use flash technology, operate quietly without any noise.
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