Gear
SUMMARY
Samsung has released two new portable SSDs, the P9 and P7, both utilizing a USB4 interface for high-speed data transfers. The P9 model offers read speeds up to 4,000 MB/s and write speeds up to 3,800 MB/s, making it twice as fast as current USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 SSDs and capable of 12K direct recording for professional workflows. The P9 is available in capacities up to 8TB, a world's first for a USB4 portable SSD, though pricing reflects current NAND flash costs. The P7 shares similar capacity options and is expected to offer slightly slower speeds while including drop and shock protection, with broad device compatibility.
TAKEAWAYS
Samsung's new P9 and P7 portable SSDs feature USB4 interfaces.
The P9 boasts speeds up to 4,000 MB/s read and 3,800 MB/s write, supporting 12K recording.
The P9 is the world's first 8TB USB4 portable SSD.
The P7 offers durability and broad compatibility with various devices.