Pros Of SSDs
- Speed;Access Time - SSD are so fast than HDD.This is because they use flash memory to store data rather than a magnetic tape.
- Lifespan - They are having a very good lifespan than a HDD.HDDs have moving parts inside them which makes the drive wear down after a long time.SSDs do not have any mechanical or moving parts like HDDs and therefore has a better life span than HDDs.
- Size & Weight - They are usually available in 2.5 inch size that can be fit in a laptop.There are also 3.5 inch SSDs.You need to have a 2.5 inch to 3.5 inch mounting adapter to install a 2.5 inch SSD onto your 3.5 inch bay.They are also lighter than a HDD.
- Significantly Less Heat -They produce comparatively less heat than a typical HDD.Less heat means your computer can run more efficient for a longer period of time.
- Power Efficiency - They are power efficient too.They consume less power than a HDD.
- Generates No Noise - As I mentioned earlier they do not have any mechanical parts in them.This makes them noise free!
Cons Of SSDs
- More expensive - They are so expensive than a HDD.For example: A 3TB 7200 RPM 64 MB Cache SATA 6.0 Gb/s HDD will costs around $140 whereas a 512 GB SSD will costs you around $520.
- Less Capacity - SSDs are now available in small capacities only.
Choosing The Right SSD
All SSDs are fast but when you are spending your dollars on a less storage device you should consider these tips.
- High Maximum Speeds - Max read speeds are around 400MB/second, and max write speeds are around 300MB/sec . These numbers do not have to be exact. A little faster or slower won't make a significant difference.
- Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash memory - When shopping for SSDs you might have come across MLC and SLC memory.The primary difference is that MLC memory can store more information on a each cell and it is cheaper than SLC memory.SLC memory has a more performance than MLC.
- SATA 3 - This term confuses to many people.Some people consider this term as SATA port with 3.0 GB/s while some consider this as the generation name.Usually this is said in generation name i.e. a SATA 3(6.0 GB/s) or SATA 2(3.0 GB/s).Make sure your SSD supports SATA 3 for faster performance.You will enjoy the speed of SATA 3 only if your SSD and your motherboard supports it.All SSDs are backward compatible i.e ven if your SSD is SATA 3 you can still run it previous generation SATA ports.
