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Learn the differences between a solid-state drive (SSD) and a hard disk drive (HDD), plus how they affect the cost and performance of your PC storage.

Solid-state drives (SSDs) are the most common storage drives today.
SSDs are smaller and faster than hard disk drives (HDDs).
SSDs are noiseless and allow PCs to be thinner and more lightweight.
Hard disk drives (HDDs) are more common in older devices.
If you primarily use your PC for web browsing and light work, you might not need as much storage space.
If you work with large videos or files, you might want more storage.
If you use OneDrive or another cloud storage service for photos and files, you might need less storage on your device.