Difference between SSD and HDD


SSD: HDD means hard Disk Drive which has been using for many generations in the computer. It is the non-volatile storage on a computer. That means the data will not lost when you turn off your computer.

The HDD was first introduced in 1956. At that time it could store only a few megabytes of data. After that the technology starting to improve constantly and now you can store a huge amount of data into a hard disk drive.

HDD: SSD stands for solid state drive. It is also a non-volatile storage in a computer. There is no moving part in the SSD. The information are stored in the microchips. It makes the SSD lot of faster than HDD. For this it is much more common in recent years. A SSD can be built smaller and it uses less power compare to HDD. It also do not make noise and more reliable as it is not mechanical. But it is more expensive than HDD and it as also though to find large capacity as it is newer technology.



SSD HDD
1. Cheaper. 1. More expensive.
2. Slower speed. 2. Faster speed.
3. Less durable. 3. More durable.
4. Make noise. 4. Do not make noise.
5. There are moving parts inside it. 5. There are no moving parts inside it.
6. Highest size 10 TB. 6. Maximum size 4 TB.
7. Arrange boot up time around 3.-40 second. 7. Around 10-13 seconds.
8. Make vibration. 8. Do not make vibration.
9. Produce much heat. 9. Produce less heat.
10. Use more energy. 10. Use less energy.




Contributed By: Romana Rahman Ema