What Type of Hard Disk Should I Buy?

What Type of Hard Disk Should I Buy?

For most people, a hard disk is more than just a simple object. It is the guardian of memories, office files, favorite music tracks, and personal videos. In essence, they are the digital archive of our lives! Having a disk suitable for our use can be a difficult choice. This article aims to help you make a more informed choice.

Should I buy an HDD or an SSD?

This is one of the most difficult decisions faced by those who want to buy a storage device. Both types of drives have their pros and cons. However, before making a choice, you need to know what you will use the disk you will buy for.

For example, if you want a data backup device that you can use for many years, a traditional hard disk is best. If we compare HDDs in terms of gigabyte capacity, they are cheaper than SSDs. Therefore, you will pay less for more space.

On the other hand, if you are going to use the drive regularly and do this through an operating system, an SSD will probably be more suitable for you. SSDs read and write data faster than HDDs. They are more suitable for storing data that will be accessed frequently.

What Capacity Disk Should I Buy?

You chose to buy an HDD instead of an SSD. But which capacity will you choose?

This depends entirely on the size of the files you want to store. If you want to transfer and store a limited number of files between your computer and a hard drive, you can buy a portable hard disk. Portable hard disks provide convenience while on the move. You can usually choose between 500GB and 10 TB.

On the other hand, if you are thinking of backing up your computer or several computers, you will need a larger capacity drive. Most desktop drives are available from 4TB to 16TB, and since a 10TB hard disk can store approximately 1.8 million photo files, most people may find this size suitable.

What Speed Should It Be?

Basically, the higher the revolutions per minute (RPM), the faster the data transfer to the drive. For example, a 7200RPM drive will always be faster than a 5400RPM drive.

Research Failure Rate

Since HDDs have mechanical moving parts, you need to accept that wear and tear will occur over time. Some HDD models wear at different rates than others, so it is important to research the models you are considering. According to research, a hard disk has a 1.5 million hour failure rate, while an SSD has a 2 million hour failure rate. However, if you are going to keep your data for a long time and will not connect to your disk very often, HDDs are much more durable than SSDs.

How Much Should I Pay for a Hard Disk?

Cheap is definitely not good! Fake storage devices can be sold in some online markets.

When doing price research, you will see that prices vary greatly depending on brand and storage capacity. It will be your responsibility to choose the most suitable one among the factors we have determined, and to find a brand that you can trust and has good reviews!

We hope the above information has helped you decide which hard disk to buy.

Don't forget to always back up your important files!