Hybrid drives, also known as solid-state hybrid drives (SSHD), combine traditional hard disk drives (HDD) with solid-state drives (SSD). This technology aims to offer the large storage capacity of HDDs while providing the faster data access speeds of SSDs. The drive uses a small amount of flash memory to store frequently accessed data, which helps improve overall performance. When a computer uses a hybrid drive, it automatically manages data between the HDD and SSD components. This means that users can enjoy quicker boot times and faster application loading without sacrificing storage space. Hybrid drives are a cost-effective solution for those needing both speed and capacity.