Another reason SSDs feel faster is the interface they use to move data. SSDs today fall into two camps. The first is a SATA SSD, which comes in a 2.5-inch form factor and connects to your ...

The first is a SATA SSD, which comes in a 2.5-inch form factor and connects to your motherboard with the same cables and ports as a SATA HDD. The second (and newer) is the M.2 SSD.