There are no ideal options for SSD. That's why I have backups and the user data on my workstations and main laptop is on HDD (conventional, not shingled or helium etc). The OS is easily installed and restored from backup on a new SSD.
The point is that an unused conventional HDD will last for decades. That's unlikely for SSDs or any high capacity SD card, USB stick etc.
Ray McCarthy
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