Solid-state hybrid drive

A solid-state hybrid drive (SSHD) combines a traditional spinning hard drive (HDD) with a small amount of fast solid-state storage (SSD). The SSD acts as a cache to store frequently accessed files, making common tasks quicker. This setup offers better performance than a standard HDD while being more affordable than a full SSD. SSHDs are used in computers to improve speed and responsiveness without significantly increasing cost, providing a good balance of storage capacity and improved performance for everyday use.