Here’s a helpful overview of SSD lifespan — what it means, how to measure it, and how to make your drive last longer.
Look for: "Percentage Used." If it says "97%," you have used 3% of the drive's life. If it says "0%" or "Bad," back up your data immediately. ssd life
| Use case | Estimated lifespan (TLC SSD, 500GB) | |----------|--------------------------------------| | Office/browsing (10GB/day) | 50+ years | | Gaming (40GB/day installs/updates) | 20–30 years | | Video editing (100GB/day) | 8–12 years | | Heavy server logging (200GB/day) | 4–6 years | Here’s a helpful overview of SSD lifespan —