[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Storage

2.5-inch

The standard laptop hard drive/SSD size.

Also known as: 2.5 inch drive

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

2.5-inch — The standard laptop hard drive/SSD size.

This storage term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.

See also: SATA III M.2.

Related Technical Terms

M.2
A small SSD form factor that plugs into a motherboard slot. Storage
SATA III
The 6 Gb/s SATA generation used by most drives. Storage
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