Samsung adds 8TB models to its SSD 9100 PRO and SSD 9100 PRO with Heatsink ranges. Image simulated for illustrative purposes.

Samsung Electronics, a leader in advanced memory technology, has today announced the availability of the 8TB SSD 9100 PRO and SSD 9100 PRO with Heatsink in Australia. With its PCIe® 5.0 interface, the SSD 9100 PRO Series offers advanced performance and seamless multitasking productivity, along with broad compatibility across laptops, gaming PCs and PlayStation® 5 consoles. In bringing two 8TB capacity models, the range delivers even greater storage and high-speed performance for Australians navigating data-intensive projects and next-generation gaming experiences.

“In Australia, AI-workflows are becoming more common across personal and professional pursuits while high performance gaming is a growing pastime for many Australians,” said Shane Cook, Director – Display and Brand Memory, Samsung Australia.

“With consumers at the heart of everything we do, Samsung recognised a clear need to innovate memory technology to support Australians as they push the bounds of what’s possible across work and play. Designed with broad compatibility across laptops, gaming PCs, and PlayStation® 5[3], the 8TB SSD 9100 PRO Series heralds a new era of performance to help Australians achieve their goals, backed by large capacity, fast speeds, outstanding power efficiency, and seamless reliability.”

Improved Performance and Increased Capacity

The new SSD 9100 PRO 8TB and SSD 9100 PRO 8TB with Heatsink models join 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB SSD 9100 PRO Series models released in Australia in March 2025. The 8TB models mark a significant step forward in offering the highest capacity PCIe SSD released to date by Samsung, providing ultra-high-capacity options for gamers, content creators and professionals demanding top-tier speed and reliability.

The new 8TB models offers lightning-fast performance, enabling the drives to achieve up to 14,800/13,400 MB/s sequential read/write speeds[4] – moving data twice as fast as the previous generation[5]. With random read/write speeds of up to 2,200K/2,600K IOPS respectively, the extended capacity models further support Australians with data intensive workloads such as 8K video editing, AI-based projects, and high performance gaming.

Enhanced Cooling Protection and Broad Device Compatibility

Built on the PCIe® 5.0 interface, both SSD 9100 PRO 8TB and SSD 9100 PRO 8TB with Heatsink models are engineered to deliver ultra-low latency, reduce load time, and ensure seamless gameplay, even in the most demanding environments. Designed to deliver improved thermal efficiency and sustained peak performance, the 8TB SSD 9100 PRO series uses less power than their predecessors[6]. Further, the SSD 9100 PRO with Heatsink offers an additional layer of thermal control.

The 9100 PRO is compatible with a wide range of devices, from laptops and desktop PCs to gaming consoles, making it an ideal choice for seamless upgrades in both performance and capacity. Even as a high-capacity 8TB PCIe 5.0 model, the 11.25mm thin SSD 9100 PRO with Heatsink is designed for compatibility with the PlayStation® 5 series, expanding capacity for large game libraries.

Just like its 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB counterparts, the 8TB models feature Samsung Magician Software to maintain peak performance. Samsung Magician Software provides real-time performance and optimisation metrics such as speeds, temperature performance, firmware upgrades and authenticity checks.

Pricing and availability

The SSD 9100 PRO is available from today via Samsung.com/au and select resellers for RRP $1,549.

The SSD 9100 PRO with Heatsink is available for pre-order from today via Samsung.com/au. It will be available for direct purchase from Samsung.com/au and select resellers for RRP $1,599 from 15 October 2025.

For more information, please visit https://www.samsung.com/au/memory-storage/nvme-ssd

For a user guide on how to install the SSD 9100 PRO onto your laptop, computer or console, visit https://semiconductor.samsung.com/consumer-storage/ssdupgrade/

Samsung 9100 PRO / 9100 PRO with Heatsink
Interface		PCIe® 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
Form Factor		M.2 (2280) / M.2 (2280 with Heatsink)
Hardware	NAND	Samsung V NAND TLC (V8)
	Controller	In-House Controller
	Cache Memory	1GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Capacity		1TB	2TB	4TB	8TB
Performance	Seq. Read/Write (MB/s)	14,700 / 13,300	14,700 / 13,400	14,800 / 13,400	14,800 / 13,400
	Ran. Read/Write (IOPS, QD32)	1,850K / 2,600K	1,850K / 2,600K	2,200K / 2,600K	2,200K / 2,600K
Power	Active (Read/Write)	7.6W / 7.2W	8.1W / 7.9W	9.0W / 8.2W	10.5W / 8.8W
	Device Sleep (L1.2)	4.0mW / 3.3mW	4.8mW / 4.0mW	6.5mW / 5.7mW	9.3mW / 8.6mW
Data Encryption		Class 0 (AES 256), TCG/Opal v2.0, MS eDrive (IEEE1667)
Total Bytes Written (TBW)		600	1,200	2,400	4,800
Warranty		Five (5) Year Limited Warranty*
Warranty		*Five years or total bytes written (TBW), whichever comes first. For more information on the warranty, please refer to the enclosed warranty document in the package. These warranties are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

[1] APC Editor’s Choice Award – 2025

[2] 9100 PRO 4TB’s sequential read speed is 14,800MB/s while 990 PRO 4TB’s sequential read is 7,450MB/s

[3] PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

[4] *Sequential and random write performance was measured with Intelligent Turbo Write technology activated, which only operates within a specific data transfer size. Performance may vary depending on SSD’s firmware, system hardware & configuration and other factors. To maximise the performance of the 9100 PRO, please check whether your system supports PCIe® 5.0 on Intel or AMD website. For detailed information, please contact your local service center.

[5] Compared to the SSD 990 PRO which achieves up to 1400K/ 1550K IOPS and sequential read/ write speeds up to 7450/ 6900 MB/s based on internal tests. Applies to 4TB and 8TB models. 1TB and 2TB models are excluded.

[6] SSD 990 PRO sequential read/write 1,221/1,255 MB/s per Watt, 9100 PRO sequential read/write 1,822/1,703 MB/s per Watt based on the internal test result of the 2TB capacity model.

Samsung Electronics Australia, the World’s No. 1 flash memory brand[1], has today announced the release of its SSD 9100 PRO Series in Australia. Delivering up to twice the read and write[2] speeds of its predecessors in more storage capacities, the SSD 9100 PRO and SSD 9100 PRO with Heatsink models represent a new generation of ultimate storage solutions to meet the needs of hard-core gamers, content creators, and professionals navigating AI workflows.

From today, SSD 9100 PRO and SSD 9100 PRO with Heatsink models are available for purchase in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB sizes. Samsung Australia will expand the range to include 8TB capacities across the Series in the second half of 2025.

“The SSD 9100 PRO Series sets a new benchmark for fast, powerful and reliable storage while being the first NVMe SSD capable of supporting 8TBs of capacity,” said Bojan Jovic, Product Manager – Brand Memory Solutions, Samsung Australia. “2025 is going to be a year of advancements in technology with new generation chipsets capable of running complex AI workflows, enhanced gaming experiences, and bigger data loads on local devices rather than in the cloud on the way. Samsung’s SSD 9100 PRO Series is performance ready to meet this new era and will support Australians in personal and professional tasks – from handling professional photo and video editing, generating AI content, to PC and console gaming.”

Enhanced Performance and Power Efficiency to Turbocharge Virtually Every Task

The SSD 9100 PRO Series boasts lightning-fast PCIe® 5.0, enabling the drives to achieve up to 14,800/ 13,400 MB/s[3] sequential read/ write speeds – moving data nearly twice as fast as the previous generation. With random read/ write speeds of up to 2,200K/ 2,600K IOPS, the SSD 9100 PRO can tackle data-heavy files, AI workloads, and support fast paced video games and apps faster than ever before. Thanks to an advanced 5nm controller, the SSD 9100 PRO delivers up to 49% enhanced[4] power efficiency compared to its predecessor.

Experiencing the maximum performance of PCIe® 5.0 with minimal lags is made possible with the SSD 9100 PRO with Heatsink, which offers an additional layer of thermal control. With 1TB, 2TB and 4TB SSD 9100 PRO with Heatsink models boasting a low, slim profile of 8.8mmT, Samsung is expanding applications of its SSD range to compatible laptops in addition to desktop PCs and PlayStation® 5 consoles. At 11.25mmT, the SSD 9100 SSD 8TB model will also be compatible to support PlayStation® 5 consoles.

More Storage and Enhanced Compatibility with Samsung Magician Support

Samsung’s SSD 9100 PRO Series comes complete with Samsung Magician Software to help maintain peak performance. Samsung Magician Software provides real-time performance and optimisation metrics such as speeds, temperature performance, firmware upgrades and authenticity checks, with the ability to help detect potential failures before they happen.

The SSD 9100 PRO Series is now available in Australia via Samsung.com/au and select resellers, with pricing below:

• SSD 9100 PRO
• 4TB (MZ-VAP4T0BW) RRP: $799.00
• 2TB (MZ-VAP2T0BW) RRP: $419.00
• 1TB (MZ-VAP1T0BW) RRP: $259.00

• SSD 9100 PRO with Heatsink
• 4TB (MZ-VAP4T0CW) RRP: $819.00
• 2TB (MZ-VAP2T0CW) RRP: $439.00
• 1TB (MZ-VAP1T0CW) RRP: $279.00

The 8TB models will be available in the second half of 2025.

For a user guide on how to install the SSD 9100 PRO onto your laptop, computer or console, visit https://semiconductor.samsung.com/consumer-storage/ssdupgrade/

Samsung SSD 9100 PRO Specifications

Samsung SSD 9100 PRO / SSD 9100 PRO with Heatsink
Interface		PCIe® 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
Form Factor		M.2 (2280) / M.2 (2280 with Heatsink)
Hardware	NAND	Samsung V NAND TLC (V8)
	Controller	In-House Controller
	Cache Memory	1GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Capacity		1TB	2TB	4TB	8TB
Performance	Seq. Read/ Write (MB/s)	14,700 / 13,300	14,700 / 13,400	14,800 / 13,400	14,800 / 13,400
	Ran. Read/ Write (IOPS, QD32)	1,850K / 2,600K	1,850K / 2,600K	2,200K / 2,600K	2,200K / 2,600K
Power	Active (Read/ Write)	7.6W / 7.2W	8.1W / 7.9W	9.0W / 8.2W	TBD
	Device Sleep (L1.2)	4.0mW / 3.3mW	4.8mW / 4.0mW	6.5mW / 5.7mW	TBD
Intelligent TurboWrite 2.0		114GB	226GB	442GB	TBD
Data Encryption		Class 0 (AES 256), TCG/Opal v2.0, MS eDrive (IEEE1667)
Total Bytes Written (TBW)		600	1,200	2,400	4,800
Warranty		Five (5) Year Limited Warranty

[1] World’s No.1 Flash Memory Since 2003. Source: 2003-1H.2024 OMDIA data: NAND suppliers’ revenue market share. Accurate as of date of publication.

[2] Compared to the SSD 990 PRO which achieves up to 1400K/ 1550K IOPS and sequential read/ write speeds up to 7450/ 6900 MB/s based on internal tests. Applies to 4TB and 8TB models. 1TB and 2TB models are excluded.  

[3] Compared to the SSD 990 PRO which achieves up to 1400K/ 1550K IOPS and sequential read/ write speeds up to 7450/ 6900 MB/s based on internal test results of 4TB and 8TB capacity models. 1TB and 2TB models are excluded.

[4] SSD 990 PRO sequential read/write 1,221/1,255 MB/s per Watt, 9100 PRO sequential read/write 1,822/1,703 MB/s per Watt based on the internal test result of the 2TB capacity model.

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leader in advanced memory technology, has announced the release of SSD 990 EVO — the newest addition to the company’s lineup of consumer SSDs — which delivers powerful performance with better power efficiency[1]. Available from the 30 January 2024, it’s designed to enhance everyday computing experiences like gaming, work and video/photo editing, the NVMe SSD is expected to be an ideal solution for a diverse range of users.

“Samsung’s SSD 990 EVO marks a new era in storage excellence for Australian consumers. With innovative technology, the SSD 990 EVO, is a testament to our leadership in advanced memory technology, offering high-performance storage and optimised memory solutions, making it an ideal solution for a range of consumer needs,” said Phil Gaut, Senior Director of Display and Brand Memory at Samsung Australia.

Enhanced Performance

The 990 EVO offers enhanced sequential read speed performance by up to 43% compared to the previous model, 970 EVO Plus[2]. Sequential read speeds come up to 5,000 megabytes-per-second (MB/s) and write speeds up to 4,200 MB/s. Random read and write speeds also get a boost with up to 700K input/output operations per second (IOPS) and 800K IOPS, respectively.

By using Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology to directly link to the host processor’s DRAM, the SSD can achieve optimised performance even with a DRAM-less design.

Improved Power Efficiency and Smart Thermal Solution

The Samsung 990 EVO improved power efficiency of up to 70% when compared to the 970 EVO Plus[3], allowing users extended usage on PCs without the constant concern for battery life. It also supports Modern Standby¹, which enables an instant on/off function with uninterrupted internet connectivity and seamless notification reception, even in low-power states.

The 990 EVO’s heat spreader label effectively regulates the thermal condition of the NAND chip, allowing operations to consistently run at their highest levels without compromising drive integrity.

A Versatile SSD for Current and Future Computing

The 990 EVO is a versatile SSD created to meet current computing needs and possibly future requirements. Users can experience seamless multitasking with a single SSD that caters to the demands of everyday such as gaming, business and creative workflow.

Supporting both PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 5.0 x2 interfaces, the 990 EVO fits the needs for today’s PCs supporting PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots while it also offers compatibility along with thermal control and power savings for PCIe 5.0 interfaces in upcoming applications.

The 990 EVO comes in 1 terabyte (TB) and 2TB capacity options.

Samsung Magician Software Support

Samsung Magician software presents a suite of optimisation tools for enhanced functionality for all Samsung SSDs, including the 990 EVO. Users can streamline the data migration process for SSD upgrades effortlessly and securely. In addition, Samsung Magician helps protect valuable data, monitors drive health and notifies timely firmware updates.

Pricing and Availability

The Samsung SSD 990 EVO is available now from the Samsung Online store and select retailers nationwide, with recommended retail pricing (RRP) of $179.00 for the 1TB model and $299.00 for the 2TB model.

Samsung SSD 990 EVO Specifications

¹ For detailed information about Modern Standby, please visit the Microsoft website (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/part-selection#ssd-storage).

² The NVM Express® design mark is a registered trademark of NVM Express, Inc.

³ 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes by IDEMA. A certain portion of capacity may be used for system file and maintenance use, so the actual capacity may differ from what is indicated on the product label.

^{4 ,5} Sequential and random performance measurements are based on IOmeter1.1.0. Performance may vary based on an SSD’s firmware version, system hardware & configuration.

Test system configuration: AMD Ryzen9 7950x 16-Core Processor CPU@4.5GHz, DDR5 4800MHz 16GBx2 (PC5-38400), OS-Windows 11 Pro 64bit, Chipset – ASRock X670E Taichi

⁶ Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any loss, including but not limited to loss of data or other information contained on Samsung Electronics’ products or loss of profit or revenue which may be incurred by the user. For more information on the warranty, please visit samsung.com/SSD or semiconductor.samsung.com/internal-ssd/

⁷ Five years or total bytes written (TBW), whichever comes first. For more information on the warranty, please refer to the enclosed warranty document in the package.

[1] *Compared to the previous model, 970 EVO Plus, based on internal tests.

[2] Based on internal tests. Performance may vary depending on the SSD’s firmware, system hardware & configuration and other factors.

[3] 970 EVO Plus provides power efficiency of 636/550 MB/s per Watt for read/write while 990 EVO’s is 1,020/933 MB/s per Watt for read/write, based on internal test results of the 1TB capacity model. Based on internal tests.

Samsung Electronics, today unveiled its new PRO Plus microSD and a redesigned and enhanced EVO Plus microSD card.[1] Samsung provides customers a comprehensive offering for day-to-day and professional storage needs with a new lineup of microSDs that offer fast read and write speeds[2], impressive durability and a wide variety of capacity options.

The new microSD cards are ideal for expanded mobile device storage and capturing high-quality photos, 4K Ultra HD (UHD) video[3] and other content on action cameras and drones.

Samsung’s newest microSDs offer six-proof protection, two more layers of protection than the previous generation, making them able to withstand exposure to water,[4] extreme temperatures[5], x-ray, wear out. Offered with a 10-year limited warranty[7], the PRO Plus and EVO Plus microSDs thus enable users to store data without the worry of lack of space, while also providing confidence that the content is well protected.

“Professionals and consumers of all kinds want memory cards that make it easy to save and retrieve data while also knowing that their valuable images and video files are protected,” said Matt Nelson, Business Unit Manager Brand Memory, Samsung Electronics Australia. “Samsung’s new suite of microSD cards offer the features and capabilities consumers and professionals need: faster speeds along with increased reliability and durability to deliver the ultra-high performance every user wants.”

PRO Plus microSD cards, a new addition to Samsung’s microSD lineup, are designed for more discerning content creators, offering exceptional read and write speeds of up to 160MB/s and 120MB/s[8], respectively. The PRO Plus microSD cards will be available in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB capacities.

The EVO Plus microSD is designed to give casual users peace of mind by providing high reliability and stable performance during day-to-day use. It offers transfer speeds of up to 130MB/s[9], providing up to 1.3x faster sequential read speed when compared to the previous 2020 version. EVO Plus microSD card will be available in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB capacity.

The PRO Plus and EVO Plus microSD cards, featuring a reimagined Blue Wave design that gives the cards a fresh new look, will be available starting today. For more information on Samsung’s microSD card offerings, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/au/memory-storage/memory-card/ 

microSD Card		PRO Plus			EVO Plus
Capacity		512GB	256GB	128GB	512GB	256GB	128GB	64GB
RRP		$179.95	$109.95	$49.95	$149.95	$89.95	$39.95	$19.95
Interface		UHS-I
SD Standard		SDXC			SDXC
Performance[1]	Read	Up to 160 MB/s			Transfer Speed up to 130 MB/s
	Write	Up to 120 MB/s
Speed Class		U3, V30, A2, Class 10			U3, V30, A2, Class 10			U1, V10, A1, Class 10
Certification		FCC, CE, VCCI, RCM
Multi proof (6)		Water, Temperature, X-Ray, Magnet, Drop, Wearout[2]
Warranty		Limited 10-year warranty (* SD Adaptor 1 year warranty)

[1] Compared to EVO Plus microSD Card (2020) range.

[2] The read & write speeds are based on internal tests conducted under controlled conditions. Actual speeds may vary depending upon card capacity and device compatibility. Stated performance is achieved by using microSD with Samsung readers.

[3] EVO Plus 64GB is not supported.

[4] Able to withstand some exposure to freshwater for a limited period. Based on internal tests conducted under controlled conditions and may vary in local conditions

[5] Based on internal tests conducted under controlled conditions and may vary in local conditions. Temperature proof: operating temperatures of -25 C to 85 C; non-operating temperatures of -40 C to 85 C.

[6] Based on internal tests conducted under controlled conditions and may vary in local conditions. up to 10,000 swipes.

[7] See Warranty card or visit www.samsung.com/au/support for full details.

[8] Stated performance is achieved by using PRO Plus microSD cards with Samsung readers.

[9] Stated performance is achieved by using EVO Plus microSD cards with Samsung readers.

[1] Up to 160MB/s read speeds, engineered with proprietary technology to reach speeds beyond UHS-I 104MB/s, require compatible devices capable of reaching such speeds. Up to 120MB/s write speeds. Based on Samsung’s internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device interface, usage conditions and other factors.

[2] Based on internal tests conducted under controlled conditions and may vary in local conditions.