India, Feb. 18 -- Upgrading storage remains one of the most direct ways to improve laptop speed and daily performance. Replacing a hard drive with a solid-state drive (SSD) can reduce boot time, speed up file transfers, and improve application response. Buyers today can choose from portable SSDs, high-capacity hard drives, and internal NVMe drives depending on their needs and budget. Here is a closer look at four storage options that serve different use cases.

The SanDisk 1TB Portable SSD is a reliable, entry-level drive perfect for everyday backups. With speeds up to 800MB/s, it's much faster than a standard hard drive and highly portable. While it lacks the water resistance of the "Extreme" models, its 2-meter drop protection makes it ...