Samsung Launches High-Speed Portable SSD P9
The new USB4 external drive reaches read speeds of 4,000 MB/s to support high-demand professional workflows.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Consumer Electronics
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Samsung has released the Portable SSD P9, a new USB4 external storage drive available in capacities ranging from 1TB to 8TB. The device is now available for purchase, with prices starting at $339 for the 1TB model and reaching $2,879 for the 8TB capacity.
Why it matters
The introduction of this high-capacity USB4 drive addresses the growing storage demands of content creators and media collectors requiring faster data transfer speeds. It expands the current options for portable high-speed storage in the professional and enthusiast market.
The P9 is built into a 3.5 by 2.6 by 0.3-inch metal shell, weighing 0.21 pounds and utilizing a write cache to maintain throughput. It achieves sequential read speeds of 4,000 MB/s and write speeds of 3,800 MB/s.
The players
Samsung
A global electronics corporation specializing in semiconductor design, flash memory production, and consumer storage hardware.
Corsair
A manufacturer of high-performance PC peripherals and storage components that entered the USB4 market in early 2025.
The details
The drive utilizes a write cache—a temporary storage buffer that accelerates data throughput—to manage incoming information before committing it to the flash storage. It connects via the USB4 protocol, which provides the necessary bandwidth for its rated high-speed data transfer. The exterior is constructed from a metal shell designed to house the components, measuring 0.3 inches in thickness and including a 16-inch braided USB-C cable.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: Samsung P9 reviews were published.
Early 2025: Corsair launched a competing USB4 drive.
The Tech Race
The P9 represents a significant push into the high-performance external USB4 market, currently occupied by established products like the SanDisk Extreme Pro. It follows a competitive roadmap set by recent releases from brands like Corsair as manufacturers compete for the professional content creator segment.
The drive is available immediately, providing a compact storage option for users requiring high-speed data transfer via USB4. Prospective buyers should account for the $649 price tag on the 2TB model and ensure their hardware supports the USB4 interface to leverage its peak performance.
The takeaway
Samsung's P9 establishes a new performance benchmark for portable, high-capacity drives in the USB4 ecosystem. Interested observers should monitor whether market pricing eventually aligns with competitors like the SanDisk Extreme Pro as retail availability increases.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Tom's Hardware.
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