New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- When buying a laptop, storage capacity is often one of the first specifications people look at. However, the type of storage inside the machine can make a much bigger difference to everyday performance. Traditional hard disk drives (HDDs) were once the standard, but solid-state drives (SSDs) have gradually become the preferred option in modern laptops. From starting Windows and opening applications to transferring large files, an SSD can make everyday computing noticeably more responsive.

While HDDs still offer an advantage in terms of storage capacity for the money, I would recommend prioritising an SSD when buying a new laptop. Here is how the two storage technologies compare and what you should consider before mak...