Which statements are true when comparing SLC and MLC SSDs? (Select two)

SLC flash provides faster write performance than MLC because writing a single voltage state per cell requires fewer verification passes than writing multiple precise voltage levels for multiple bits.

MLC (Multi-Level Cell) flash stores 2 or more bits per cell compared to SLC's single bit, allowing significantly more data in the same physical NAND die area and resulting in higher storage density per unit cost. This density advantage is the primary reason MLC dominates high-capacity consumer and enterprise storage solutions where cost per gigabyte is a key metric.

MLC flash costs less per gigabyte than SLC because its higher storage density reduces the NAND die cost per unit of usable capacity, making SLC the more expensive technology.

SLC (Single-Level Cell) flash stores only one bit per cell, which subjects each cell to far less electrical stress per write operation and supports a much higher number of program/erase cycles - typically 100,000 P/E cycles versus 3,000 to 10,000 for MLC. This fundamental design difference directly produces the greater reliability and endurance that makes SLC the preferred choice for mission-critical enterprise workloads.

Long-term data retention without power is not the primary technical differentiator used to compare SLC and MLC flash, and this specific claim is not a standard industry comparative specification between the two types.