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.