SSDs are fast, quiet, energy-efficient, and vibration-resistant—making them the top choice in many systems. Still, in some ...

The first is a SATA SSD, which comes in a 2.5-inch form factor and connects to your motherboard with the same cables and ports as a SATA HDD. The second (and newer) is the M.2 SSD.

There's almost no good reason to prioritize HDDs over SSDs in 2025. Here's why you should replace your hard drive with an SSD, pronto.