SSD for laptop: which is better

We will not waste time describing the advantages of SSD over hard disks (HDD), but right now let's get to the core of the question - which SSD is better for a laptop.

 

In pursuit of brands and technologies, the buyer misses one key point - the characteristics of the most portable device. More precisely, the technical capabilities of installing an SSD in a laptop. For example, equipment manufactured before the 2014 year is more likely to have a connector for connecting the SATA2 format on board. The performance gain after installing any SSD will necessarily increase. But the “package of modern technologies” with which solid-state drives are crammed will not affect the result. Chasing speeds makes no sense. It is impossible to squeeze out more 250-300 Mb per second from the old interface. The increase will be, but insignificant. It is better to get rid of an ancient laptop and buy a modern, albeit a BU.

 

 

SSD for laptop: what to look for

 

TLC, MLC, V-NAND, 3D marking is a type of cell record that affects the pricing and durability of the drive itself. In short, MLC is enough for a long time (5-10 years), the rest is consumer goods (3-5 years). The price, as you noticed, varies greatly.

 

 

Recording Resource (TBW) is the most important indicator for an SSD drive, which unscrupulous manufacturers are silent about. The higher the score, the better. For example, for TEAM or LEVEN brands that bribe consumers with a low price, this figure is 20-40 Tb. That is, after writing to a disk such a volume of information, during the 1-2 years, the SSD will stop working.

 

 

SATA3, M.2, mSATA - type of laptop connector for installing the drive. When choosing, the emphasis is on the first. But if there is no desire to change the old drive, but there is a desire to put an SSD and there is an alternative connector, why not use it.

 

SSD for laptop: the right choice

 

 

Professionals recommend providing laptops to parents with cheap SSDs of 120-240 GB. Enough capacity for installing Windows, office applications, browser and multimedia. In terms of brands, preference is given to low-cost manufacturers: TEAM, Kingston, Goodram, Apacer, made using TLC technology. The SSD drive is enough for 5 years with a head.

 

A laptop for games or work is best entrusted with SSD MLC technology. And take brand selection seriously. Samsung 860 Series or Kingston HyperX drives are a great and durable solution. The recommended amount is 240-960 GB.

 

 

A business laptop requires a combined approach. To work with databases and with large amounts of information, it is recommended to install 2 drive. An SSD disk for a system with applications, and an HDD for storing information. Solid state drives SSD requires constant cell activity, otherwise the disk volume will melt before our eyes. Hard disks (HDD) for storing files are much more durable.