SSD in a notebook - is it worth it?

The new hard drive technology is becoming increasingly affordable. This practical tip shows you whether an SSD in a notebook is worthwhile.

Notebook with SSD: advantages outweigh the advantages

An SSD hard drive noticeably improves your notebook, the only disadvantage is the price.

• The SSD ensures that your notebook runs faster overall. Because unlike conventional hard drives, the SSD works with built-in memory chips.
• Access to these memory chips happens at a noticeably higher speed than with normal hard disks. So your notebook starts faster with an SSD than with a normal hard drive.
• If your hard disk seems too loud to you, then it is also worth changing. SSD hard drives work much quieter.
• Switching to an SSD is also useful if you often run your notebook on battery power. The power consumption of an SSD is lower and therefore they have a longer battery life.
• The SSD is also more stable than a conventional hard drive. So if you've had problems with broken hard drives in the past, an SSD can be an option.

However, an SSD does not make sense in every laptop

An SSD doesn't turn an old notebook into a rocket. It rather improves mid-range and high-end notebooks.

• The price plays a crucial role. Therefore, you should consider whether you really need an SSD. The advantages are not to be dismissed out of hand, but also not absolutely necessary for normal everyday use.
• In general, you should not install an SSD if your laptop is rather out of date. The new hard drive improves your laptop, but you should think about a new model.
• If you are processing large amounts of data, then an SSD will help you. In the business area with a current notebook, you should consider purchasing it.
• An SSD is also suitable for demanding computer games, but it is of no use if the rest of the hardware is out of date.

The next practical tip will show you how to extend the life of your SSD.