What is SSD

SSD is a non-volatile storage device, which stands for Solid State Drive. SSD stores the data on flash memory chips and maintains the data in a permanent state, even when the power is off.

Sometimes, this storage device is also called as a solid-state disk or solid-state device. As compared to electromechanical drives, SSDs have lower latency and access quickly. These storage devices store the data in the semiconductor cells.

Unlike the HDDs (Hard Disk Drives), SSDs do not have any moving parts. That's why they are called solid-state drives.

Types of SSD

Following are the several types of Solid-State Drive (SSD):

• mSATA
• 2
• PCIe
• NVMe

Difference Between SSD and HDD

Advantages of Solid-State Drive (SSD)

The following are the advantages of Solid-State Drive:

• SSDs consume less power.
• The speed of reading and writing the data is faster.
• The main advantage of SSD is that it produces less noise because SSDs are non-mechanical.
• Due to the high speed of SSDs, files are transferred quickly.

Disadvantages of Solid-State Drive (SSD)

The following are the disadvantages or limitations of Solid-State Drive:

• Cost is the most significant disadvantage of Solid-State Drives because they are expensive.
• Recovery of lost data is not possible.
• The storage capacities of SSD is also less.