SSD vs SSHD
If you're looking to upgrade your hard disks or buy a new PC or laptop, it pays to choose wisely when it comes to storage. In the battle of SSD vs SSHD, we explain which to go for. If you're looking to upgrade your hard drive or buy a new PC or laptop, it pays to choose wisely when it comes to storage. We explain SSDs and SSHDs, and which is best for you. What is an SSHD? If you're unfamiliar with the terms, SSD stands for solid-state drive. It's basically the same as a USB flash drive, but on a bigger, much faster scale. Unlike a traditional mechanical hard disk, an SSD has no moving parts. Storage is provided by memory chips instead of spinning magnetic platters. We've got a chart of the best SSDs you can buy this year. SSHD stand for solid-state hybrid drive. It's a traditional hard disk with a small amount of solid-state storage built in, typically 8GB or so. The drive appears as a single device to Windows (or any other operating system), and a controlle...