Every SSD Type Explained in Detail
Not all SSDs are created equal — and yes, an M.2 stick can be just as slow as a 2.5" SATA drive.
In this video, we break down every major type of SSD and interface so you stop guessing and start buying the right drive:
👉 2.5" SATA SSDs and why they cap at ~550 MB/s
👉 The M.2 form factor (and why M.2 ≠ NVMe ≠ “always fast”)
👉 AHCI vs NVMe – the old hard-drive protocol vs modern SSD protocol
👉 PCIe lanes & generations (3.0 / 4.0 / 5.0) and how they throttle your speed
👉 x2 vs x4 NVMe drives and how to spot hidden bottlenecks
👉 Clear recommendations on what SSD to buy now
By the end, terms like SATA, M.2, NVMe and PCIe will finally make sense — and your next storage upgrade won’t be a downgrade.
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