Buy Fusion Drive For — Imac

Pure SSDs have dropped in price so much that hybrids no longer make financial sense.

What is your iMac? (Click the Apple icon > About This Mac ) buy fusion drive for imac

Zero risk of breaking the screen; very fast boot times. Cons: Takes up a port; a small box sits on your desk. Pure SSDs have dropped in price so much

If you have a 2012–2019 iMac, you can swap the internal hard drive for a (like the Samsung 870 EVO). Pros: Massive speed boost; feels like a new computer. Cons: Takes up a port; a small box sits on your desk

macOS used "tiering" to keep frequently used files on the SSD. Why you shouldn't buy one now

This is the "no-tools" solution. Buy a fast external drive (like a Samsung T7 or SanDisk Extreme), plug it in, and install macOS directly onto it.