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Lexar / Community / Blog / What is the difference between an SSD drive and an HDD drive?
Jan 14, 2025

What is the difference between an SSD drive and an HDD drive?

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One of the biggest differences between SSD and HDD, is that SSD drives have no moving parts. Since there are no moving parts, SSD drives are significantly faster, quieter, and more resistant to shock and vibration.

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