They are designed to minimize the need to replace connecting interface cables, making the transition to a higher performance drive as easy as possible.
Because many users replace their hard drives with solid state drives, the 2.5-inch drive has become a standard for all HDDs and SSDs. They fit inside the drive bay of most laptop or desktop computers. The standard form factor for both HDD and SSD is 2.5-inch such as the Crucial MX500. What SSD form factor best suits you depends on your system specifications. SSDs and HDDs are typically available in three form factors.
