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SSDs can use more power than conventional hard disks

According to Tom’s Hardware, in some scenarios solid-state disks use more power than conventional hard disks. While the methodology is controversial, the results show that the supposed energy efficiency of SSDs is not as good as advertised, and that they are not so advisable for laptops as it’s commonly believed.

Certainly, conventional hard disks have got many enhancements during recent years, while SSDs are a new technology that needs to mature.

Update: Tom’s Hardware has performed new tests.

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