That SSD, FI, might draw near 1.6A for mere nanoseconds, as it starts up (chances are good that only the largest capacity model comes close to that). That has nothing to do with its power efficiency.

Micron’s 6600 ION SSD launches at 122TB, targeting hard drives with superior density, lower power, and up to 88PB per rack ...

There's almost no good reason to prioritize HDDs over SSDs in 2025. Here's why you should replace your hard drive with an SSD, pronto.

HDD and SSD couldn't be more different in this regard. HDDs, being mechanical devices, generate both noise and heat as the platters spin and the read/write arm moves back and forth.

SSD vs HDD is a hot contest right now, and hybrid drives offer solid middle ground. As of now, picking between SSDs, HDDs, and SSHDs is quite tricky.

The first is a SATA SSD, which comes in a 2.5-inch form factor and connects to your motherboard with the same cables and ports as a SATA HDD. The second (and newer) is the M.2 SSD.

A hard drive is best for files and applications that don’t really need much speed, so keep your PC games on your SSD. ALSO SEE: PS5 SSD deals on WD, XPG, Seagate, and Samsung SSDs ...