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The types of ssd, explained
NVMe internal SSD
The fastest internal drive. It plugs into a small slot on the motherboard and loads the system, apps and games very quickly.
SATA SSD
A slower but cheap internal SSD that fits older PCs and laptops without an NVMe slot.
Portable SSD
A small external SSD that connects by USB, for carrying files and backups quickly.
Hard drive (HDD)
A spinning disk that stores lots of data at a low price, best for backups and large media libraries.
Console storage drive
An SSD made to expand a PlayStation or Xbox, often with a heatsink or a console-specific card.