[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Storage
mechanical drive
A hard disk drive (HDD) that stores data on spinning magnetic platters.
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
A mechanical drive stores data on rotating platters read by a moving head. It offers high capacity at low cost but is slower, noisier, and more fragile than an SSD.
See solid-state.
Where mechanical drive Matters
Laptops
Frequently Asked Questions
What is mechanical drive?
A hard disk drive (HDD) that stores data on spinning magnetic platters.
What terms are related to mechanical drive?
Related Storage terms include 32GB, solid-state.