Samsung introduced its new P Series portable solid-state drives, the P9 and P7, at Gamescom 2026. This new gen comes with USB4 connectivity, which allows the drives to reach significantly higher transfer speeds than the company’s previous storage models.
Samsung Portable P9 and P7 Specifications
Both the P9 and P7 utilize a USB4 Gen 3×2 interface capable of 40Gbps. According to Samsung, this enables sequential read speeds of up to 4,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 3,800 MB/s. This is roughly double the speed of Samsung’s older T9 drive, which used a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface and capped out at 2,000 MB/s.
The P9 is the higher-end model, aimed at professionals working with large files. Samsung says it is the first 8TB USB4 portable SSD to support these 4,000 MB/s speeds. The P9 is designed to maintain sustained write performance, which is a practical requirement for tasks like 12K direct video recording on compatible cameras. It also includes thermal guarding to manage heat during extended data transfers, ensuring the drive does not throttle during long shoots.
The P7 is targeted at standard consumer use, such as expanding storage for laptops, smartphones, and gaming consoles. While it shares the same peak 4,000 MB/s read and 3,800 MB/s write speeds as the P9, it lacks the specialized sustained write optimizations meant for heavy professional video production.
Physically, both drives are compact, measuring 9.0 cm by 6.5 cm and weighing just under 100 grams. They feature a metal body, two-meter drop resistance, and AES 256-bit hardware encryption managed via the Samsung Magician software. They are compatible with Windows, macOS, and Android, and are backward compatible with older USB standards, though transfer speeds will be limited by the port used.
Pricing and Availability
The pricing reflects the high storage capacities and the new interface. The P9 is priced at $339.99 for 1TB, $649.99 for 2TB, $1,349.99 for 4TB, and $2,699.99 for the 8TB model.
The P7 is priced lower, starting at $289.99 for 1TB, $549.99 for 2TB, $1,149.99 for 4TB, and $2,289.99 for 8TB. Both drives are scheduled for a global release starting in September.
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