discuss SSD vs HDD: Which is Better?

[Unvarnished]

My computer is very slow and I want to upgrade. I have heard a lot of things about the SSD and HDD and I'm confused on the one to pick between the two. I visited a platform to search for some information about them, but the information was overwhelming. I don't seem to understand anything. A friend told me that SSDs are fast and that HDDs have more space.

Which one would you recommend for me?

 

[Reelz]

I used the SSD and I'm loving it because it's so fast. It boots up in seconds, and it also loads games very quickly as well. There is no more waiting. It is also very reliable and durable which makes it a perfect choice for everyday use.

 

[1stop]

I have experience on both. I use the SSD for my OS, programs, and games because it's lightning-fast. HDD is nice on movies, music, and files due to its affordable storage. It's like having the best of both worlds.

 

[Immortal]

SSDs are certainly better than HDD in speed, performance, and durability. SSD also consumes less energy.

 

[MidnightMuse]

If you have an older computer, the best upgrade you can do is switching to an SSD. Their faster speeds will make the machine feel new.

As a general rule, I use SSDs for anything I need access to quickly like programs, games and some work files and the HDDs for what I need to put in "storage" like movies and music.

Start with a 500GB NVMe SSD if you can, but the SATA ones are also quite fast these days. Then you can spring for a 2TB SSD or a large-capacity HHD if you need to store large files.

 

[Ravenfreak]

SSDs are much better than HDDs. They last longer, and are much faster. They're more stable and sturdy than HDDs, if you drop a HDD you can damage it and lose your data.