It is basically an HDD with a NAND chip integrated into it. The faster SSD acts as a cache for the data stored on the slower mass storage that is the HDD.

For most people, an SSD with 500GB or 1TB is enough for everyday use in a laptop, but if you're handling large media files or need extensive storage for backups, an HDD might still make more ...

A 256GB SSD is roughly equivalent to a 500GB HDD when it comes to storage usability, because SSDs use storage more efficiently. In terms of raw storage space, a 256GB SSD is directly equivalent to ...

When choosing storage for a computer, one of the most frequently asked questions is which of the following is better: HDD or SSD? The truth is that there are several differences between both and the ...

We explain what NAS hard drive and SSD are & the differences between them. We also explain which is better for you in which scenario and why.

And of course, if you're looking for a bulk storage solution, HDDs are still way bigger at the top end (WD recently unpacked a 22TB HDD) versus consumer SSDs and more cost effective (per gigabyte).

The oldest SSD in Backblaze's stable is 30 months, while the youngest HDD is 24 months. And the oldest HDD is 96 months, or eight years).