IT Services Circle

Jul 14, 2026 · Industry Insights

Why SSD Endurance Is Dropping 67% as Capacities Grow – Is Your Drive Getting More Valuable?

The article analyzes how the shift to QLC NAND drives larger SSD capacities at lower cost but reduces endurance by about 67%, examines real‑world performance impacts, cites recent product leaks such as the iPhone 18 Pro and Samsung 990, and discusses whether this trade‑off will become the new norm.