Fact check: NVMe SSD gradually becoming the new standard drive, making SATA SDDs slowly becoming obsolete.

1. Summary of the results

1. Summary of the results:

NVMe SSDs are indeed becoming increasingly dominant in the storage market, with significant performance advantages over SATA SSDs (up to 12,400 MB/s vs 560 MB/s read speeds). The market is projected to grow at 17.6% CAGR between 2024-2032, and price differences between technologies have become minimal (€20 for SATA vs €23 for NVMe at 512GB).

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints:

• The original statement omits specific performance metrics that show the dramatic speed difference between technologies (SATA at 560 MB/s vs NVMe PCIe 5.0 at 12,400 MB/s)
• Different PCIe generations offer varying performance levels (PCIe 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0), which isn't mentioned
• Hardware manufacturers benefit from pushing the "obsolescence" narrative as it drives sales of newer, more expensive motherboards and systems that support NVMe
• SATA SSDs remain relevant in specific market segments, particularly:

Legacy systems

Budget-conscious consumers

• Systems where maximum speed isn't critical

3. Potential misinformation/bias:

The term "obsolete" is misleading as it suggests SATA SSDs are no longer useful or viable. This overlooks:

• SATA SSDs still offer significant performance improvements over traditional HDDs
• The transition is gradual rather than immediate
• SATA SSDs remain a cost-effective solution for many users
• Motherboard compatibility issues mean many users cannot simply switch to NVMe without significant hardware upgrades