How can phone storages be so small, while computer SSDs are comparatively much larger?

Question

If phone storage devices can be made so small, why are we still using 2280 sized SSDs for computers?

In: Technology

Answer 1

I assume you’re mostly referring to SATA SSDs in which case they are actually nowadays almost as small as M2 drives if you actually crack open the case Most of it is empty space. They just typically keep that form factor as that’s basically like standard hard drive size and makes it easier for manufacturing / PC building