Engadget iconEngadgetSep 8, 2026

The rise in drive prices is being driven by AI and even HDDs can't hide

SSDs are preferable for many reasons, but with storage prices skyrocketing, there are some scenarios where opting for an HDD makes more sense.

The rise in drive prices is being driven by AI and even HDDs can't hide

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SSDs are preferable for many reasons, but with storage prices skyrocketing, there are some scenarios where opting for an HDD makes more sense.

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SSDs are preferable for many reasons, but with storage prices skyrocketing, there are some scenarios where opting for an HDD makes more sense.

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