Task Manager's Performance tab shows drive type under name and letter. Drives are labeled as Disk 0, Disk 1, etc
SSD offers better performance but smaller capacity than HDD. SSD can become full easily due to improper OS installation. SSD service life is shorter than HDD
SSD and HDD can be used together on the same computer. SSDs offer faster loading speed and lower power consumption. Large-capacity SSDs are more expensive than standard HDD
High read/write frequency leads to data loss and slower performance. Bad sectors significantly slow down hard drives. Temporary files and malware can accumulate and consume space. File fragmentation makes accessing files difficult
ExaDrive EDDCT100 leads with 64TB capacity at $40,000. Samsung T5 EVO offers cheapest 8TB external SSD at $450. Solidigm, Western Digital, Phison and Samsung plan 122.88TB SSDs in 2025
IBM introduced first HDD in 1956, storing 5 million characters on 52 disks. Modern HDDs use magnetic platters and heads on moving actuator arms. Data accessed randomly, retaining data when powered off. Most common form factors are 3.5-inch for desktops and 2.5-inch for laptops