Samsung has expanded its lineup of portable storage with two new drives that target different user needs. The P9 model brings professional-grade speed to external storage, while the P7 prioritizes ruggedness for everyday use. These releases give users more options for high-capacity data transfer and reliable field work.
New drive targets professional video workflows with double the speed of previous models
The Samsung P9 is a USB4 portable SSD designed for heavy workloads like direct 12K video recording. It offers sequential read speeds of up to 4,000 MB/s and write speeds of 3,800 MB/s. This performance is roughly double that of the outgoing T9 model, making it a significant upgrade for professionals.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Samsung P9 | Samsung P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | USB4 | USB4 |
| Max Read Speed | 4,000 MB/s | Not disclosed |
| Max Write Speed | 3,800 MB/s | Not disclosed |
| Durability | Not specified | Six-foot drop resistance |
| Starting Price | $339.99 | $289.99 |
Samsung claims the P9 is the first USB4 portable SSD to achieve 4,000 MB/s read speeds at an 8 TB capacity. The drive is available in 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, and 8 TB sizes. In contrast, the P7 model does not list specific speed metrics, focusing instead on durability.
The P7 SSD is built to survive six-foot drops with built-in shock and vibration resilience. It shares the same capacity options as the P9, ranging from 1 TB to 8 TB. Both drives will be available globally starting August 31.
Pricing for the P9 starts at $339.99 USD (around $340) for the 1 TB version and goes up to $2,699.99 USD (around $2,700) for the 8 TB model. The P7 is priced from $289.99 USD (around $290) for 1 TB to $2,289.99 USD (around $2,290) for 8 TB.
We looked at previous Samsung portable SSDs while tracking these new launches. The P9 and P7 represent a clear split in feature sets, with speed and durability as the primary differentiators. Users can now choose based on whether they need raw performance or physical resilience.
Source: NotebookCheck
