How long will an external SSD last?

Modern SSDs are rated for hundreds of terabytes of writes. For typical use, they'll outlast their usefulness. Unlike HDDs, they have no moving parts, so they're more durable.

Can I use an external SSD for gaming?

Yes, modern external SSDs are fast enough for console and PC game storage. Load times will be slightly slower than internal NVMe but much faster than external HDDs.

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