I'm using a Pavilion Gaming EC2150AX laptop, and my storage is almost full since I'm doing a lot of video editing and the raw footage is piling up quickly. I'm trying to decide between getting a 500GB SATA SSD or a 1TB external HDD. What would be the better option for video editing purposes? Also, any tips for improving my video editing workflow would be appreciated!
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I'd recommend going with the SSD! It's way faster and has no moving parts, which means it's less likely to break. Just make sure you're looking at USB-C connections if your laptop supports it.
If you're serious about video editing, definitely go for the SSD. It'll make a huge difference in speed compared to an HDD, especially when you're dealing with large video files.
Instead of just upgrading your storage, think about getting a laptop that can handle an NVMe SSD if you can. They're super affordable these days, and if your current laptop has a dedicated slot but only supports SATA, you might want to just upgrade the whole machine. If that's not an option, an external USB-C SSD could be a good choice.
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