
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-9292484381-67c3757cd1334748b2095fbcd849583b.jpg)
That means you can pick it up in confidence that it'll stand the test of time. It's rated to last for 2 million hours of use, which is a couple of centuries, so we don't see it failing any time soon. All of the numbers touted are generally sky-high, but still - if you want a drive that's going to last for years and years, through multiple computers, this option from HP is a potent one. If you're getting more into the detail of comparisons between drives you might start to notice that they're rated to last through certain amounts of use. Other 2.5-inch SSDs to consider are the Crucial MX500, the SanDisk SSD Plus, Kingston A400, and the HP S700 Pro. Our Top Pick is currently the Samsung 870 EVO.

We've gathered some of the very best options on the market for you, right here, comprising options at a few price points. Testing these drives is an involved task that involves slotting them into our team's PCs and testing their raw speed and transfer mettle, as well as working out which represent the best value in relation to their quality, and it's a process that we go through carefully. They're really easy to install, and most come with instructions in case you're not clear on that side of things. Some of the simplest and quickest options out there are SATA-powered 2.5-inch SSDs, which have the advantage of being significantly faster than traditional hard drives, as well as being much smaller.

(Pocket-lint) - Adding extra storage to your PC, whether you've built it with gaming in mind or want to use it for work, is a great way to get a bit more space, and thankfully doesn't have to mean a big spending spree.
