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You shouldn't really use swap on an SSD in the first place. It reduces the drive's lifespan.
Let's remember that swapping frequency and volume are system-dependent; practically zero on many systems. On a well-provisioned system that doesn't swap much, having swap space on an SSD can be easier on the environment and wallet than buying and powering a separate device for it.
Nevertheless, I agree that minimizing SSD writes is worthwhile, and reject the notion that an SSD's useful lifetime ends when I'm done with it. (See my other comment.)
An SSD also throttles as it heats up, going as slow as an old HDD. I thought I broke mine when it took an hour to copy 100 gigs of files, but it just slowed down to keep under 60C. Idk how much swapping heats it up though.
While true, you're still unlikely to see significant wear from a typical PC use case over the typical replacement time.
I try to keep in mind that replacement shouldn't mean landfill. When my needs have outgrown an SSD, it gets repurposed, donated, or sold. Old ones still work great in computers used in education, special-purpose systems, test environments, refurbished laptops, appliance-like machines, etc.
In the long run, conserving SSD life while I own it translates into less waste and pollution in the world.
Typical replacement time of what? You never need to replace an SSD if it doesn't wear out.
most people aren't using 64gb ssds anymore, so I would say that the 64gb ssd I bought in 2014 has outlived its usable life, even though it is not worn out.