Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in advanced memory technology, today unveiled the P9 and P7, its next-generation portable solid-state drives (SSDs) featuring USB4 connectivity. The company introduced the new P Series at Gamescom 2026, the world’s largest gaming event, held in Cologne, Germany from 26 – 30 Aug.

Designed to meet rapidly growing storage demands driven by ultra-high-resolution video, AI content and large-scale games, the P Series includes the flagship P9, which delivers high-end performance for professional users, and the P7, designed for fast and convenient storage across everyday use cases.

“As AI-powered content creation and ultra-high-resolution video make large amounts of data part of everyday life, users increasingly expect faster and more reliable storage experiences,” said Tommy Kwon, Vice President and Head of Brand Product Biz Team at Samsung Electronics. “With fast file storage and backup, the P Series is designed to provide professionals and everyday users alike with the performance they need to work efficiently across a wide range of applications.”

P9: Up to Twice the Performance With USB41

P9 is Samsung’s first 8TB USB4 portable SSD designed for professional production workflows, storing and editing large image and video files. Image simulated for illustrative purposes.

Powered by USB4, the flagship P9 delivers sequential read speeds[2] of up to 4,000 megabytes-per-second (MB/s) and sequential write speeds of up to 3,800MB/s, offering industry-leading transfer performance. Its sequential read and write speeds are approximately twice those of the previous generation. For comparison, the 4-terabyte (TB) T9, featuring a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface, delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 2,000MB/s.

The P9 is also Samsung’s first 8TB USB4 portable SSD with supporting speeds of up to 4,000MB/s. For this level of ingenuity and technological capability, the P9 was recognised with a CES 2026 Innovation Award earlier this year.

With strong sustained write performance, the P9 supports 12K direct recording for professional production workflows, enabling creators to capture, store and edit large RAW image files and ultra-high-resolution video.

P7: Fast, Versatile Storage for Everyday Use

P7 designed to provide fast and convenience story for everyday use. Image simulated for illustrative purposes.

Also featuring USB4 technology, the P7 is designed to provide fast and convenient storage across work, entertainment, and everyday use. It offers broad compatibility with a wide range of host devices, including desktops, laptops, smartphones, gaming consoles, and cameras.

The P7 has completed 2-metre drop testing as well as shock and vibration durability testing[3], helping users keep important data protected during travel, outdoor activities, and other mobile environments.

Availability

The Samsung Portable SSD P Series will be available in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB capacities, with a global rollout beginning September. Pricing and availability in Australia is yet to be announced.

For more information about Samsung’s Portable SSD P line-up, please visit https://www.samsung.com/au/memory-storage/

[1] Compared to Portable SSD T9 (MU-PG2T0B/WW) which has sequential read/write speeds of up to 2000MB/s respectively. More information here: https://www.samsung.com/au/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t9-2tb-black-mu-pg2t0b-ww/

[2] Disclaimer: P9 and P7 performs its maximum performance with USB type c connecter. Performance is based on Samsung’s internal testing conditions.

[3] The drop test was conducted under controlled conditions. Drop resistance may vary depending on the actual environmental conditions. Damage caused by drop is not covered under warranty.