Form Factor Question

[jakep0802]

I am currently trying to build my first computer (specs in signature), and I was wondering what's the difference between a 2.5" drive and M.2. They are the exact same price. I also looked at their read and write speed and they are exactly the same. So, should I get the M.2 or the 2.5", and does the form factor matter?

 

EDIT: Here are the drives:

• M.2 - https://amzn.to/2t6DIBo
• 2.5" - https://amzn.to/2w3BV1n

[AskTJ]

 

This is an M.2 SSD. It plugs into the motherboard. It is around the size of a finger.

 

 

This is a 2.5" drive. It needs cables from the motherboard and power supply. 

 

The M.2 drive is smaller and more convenient.

 

 

This is for scale. M.2 the smaller one and 2.5" the bigger one.

[H20Burner]

9 minutes ago, jakep0802 said:

I am currently trying to build my first computer (specs in signature), and I was wondering what's the difference between a 2.5" drive and M.2. They are the exact same price. I also looked at their read and write speed and they are exactly the same. So, should I get the M.2 or the 2.5", and does the form factor matter?

 

EDIT: Here are the drives:

• M.2 - https://amzn.to/2t6DIBo
• 2.5" - https://amzn.to/2w3BV1n

No. just 1 takes pcie lanes and 1 takes a sata port.