Defragmenting a solid-state drive shortens its lifespan through unnecessary extra write cycles.

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Is it true that Defragmenting a solid-state drive shortens its lifespan through unnecessary extra write cycles?

Yes. Two reference sources state that defragmenting a solid-state drive is unnecessary and causes extra write wear on its limited write cycles, which may decrease the drive's lifespan.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 2 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

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Solid-state drive

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Solid-state drive. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid-state_drive

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Microsoft Drive Optimizer

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Microsoft Drive Optimizer. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Drive_Optimizer

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