Samsung, India’s largest and most trusted consumer electronics brand and the world leader in flash memory, has announced exclusive festive offers on its wide range of external and internal solid state devices (SSDs) and Micro SD cards during the much awaited Flipkart Big Billion Days and Amazon Great Indian Festival.

Elevating the festivities, these storage devices will be available with discounts, attractive finance schemes, no cost EMIs, and cashback. Flipkart Big Billion Days sale starts October 16 while the Amazon Great Indian Festival starts October 17.

External SSDs

During this period, consumers buying PSSD T7 Touch, a great combination of sleek, compact design and fastest transfer speeds with a built-in fingerprint sensor for next level of security, will be offered at a special price of INR 9,999, INR 14,999 and INR 34,999 for 500GB, 1TB and 2TB sizes, respectively. PSSD T7 will be offered at INR 6,999, INR 12,999 and INR 28,999 for 500GB, 1TB and 2TB sizes, respectively.

PSSD T5, a high speed, compact, durable and password protected portable SSD, will be available for INR 5,999, INR 10,999 and INR 22,499 for 500GB, 1TB and 2TB sizes, respectively.

Internal SSDs

The SATA based internal SSD 860 EVO will be available for INR 3,299, INR 5,299, INR 9,999 and 22,999 for 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB sizes, respectively while the NVME/PCIe based internal SSD range 970 EVO Plus that reaches sequential read/write speeds up to 3,500/3,300 MB/s can be bought for INR 4,299, INR 6,799 and INR 11,999 for 250GB, 500GB, and 1TB, respectively. The 870 QVO, Samsung’s latest 2nd generation QLC SSD, will be offered at INR 8,499 and INR 15,999 for 1TB and 2TB sizes, respectively.

Memory Card

Offering more space and higher speed, Samsung EVO Plus microSD cards will be offered at a special price of INR 419, INR 649, INR 1,199, INR 2,999 and 6,499 for 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage variants, respectively.

All above offers will be applicable on both Flipkart and Amazon sale.

“With Work from Home being a large part of the new normal, there has been a spike in demand of storage devices. As a consumer centric brand, our aim is to deliver unparalleled experience and technology that meets our consumers’ expectations. We are confident that our festive offers will make our consumers’ life easier and add more joy to the festivities,” said Akash Saxenaa, Senior Director, Enterprise Sales, Samsung India.

PRODUCT LINE-UP

EXTERNAL SSDs

PSSD T7 Touch: The PSSD T7 touch boasts of a sleek design, offers up to 2TB storage, USB 3.2 (Gen 2, 10Gbps) with backward compatibility interface, and up to 1,050MB/s download speed. The device, additionally, runs Samsung Portable SSD Software 1.0, support UASP mode and connectivity options, including USB type-C-to-C and USB type-C-to-A. For security, there is password protection S/W and fingerprint scanner. The drive will be available at a starting price of INR 8,999.

PSSDT7: PSSD T7 is a lightweight drive that offers incredible speed of USB 3.2 Gen 2. The embedded PCIe NVMe technology facilitates sequential read/write speeds of up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s. The hardware can be secured with an AES 256-bit encrypted password. The drive will be available at a starting price of INR 6,999.

PSSD T5: PSSD T5 drive uses the company’s latest 64-layer V-NAND technology that enables it to deliver transfer speeds of up to 540MBps with encrypted data security. It provides 4.9 times faster speed than external HDD products and features optional 256-bit AES encryption. The drive will be available at a starting price of INR 5,999.

INTERNAL SSDs

SSD 870 QVO: SSD 870 QVO gives up to 8GB storage and achieves the maximum SATA interface limit of 560/530 MB/s sequential speeds with improved random speed and sustained performance. Intelligent TurboWrite accelerates write speeds and maintains long-term high performance with a larger variable buffer. The capacity of the 870 QVO doubles its reliability up to 2,880 TBW. The drive will be available at a starting price of INR 8,999.

SSD 860 EVO: SSD 860 EVO comes with V-NAND and a robust algorithm-based controller, and this fast and reliable SSD comes with a wide range of compatible form factors and capacities. The 860 EVO performs at sequential writes up to 520 MB/s* with Intelligent TurboWrite technology, and sequential reads up to 550 MB/s. The drive will be available at a starting price of INR 3,299.

SSD 970 EVO PLUS: SSD 970 EVO transforms high-end gaming and streamlines graphic intensive workflows with the Phoenix controller and Intelligent TurboWrite technology. Get stunning sequential read/write speeds of 3,500/2,500 MB/s. The drive fits up to 2TB onto the compact M.2 (2280) form factor. The drive will be available at a starting price of INR 4,299.

Samsung, India’s biggest and most trusted smartphone and consumer electronics brand, today announced the launch of its new range of storage devices – Portable SSD T7, a fast and compact external storage device and the internal 870 QVO SSD, world’s largest client Solid-State Drive (SSD) to boast a capacity of up to 8TB.

Designed to be a daily driver, Samsung’s Portable SSD T7 combines sleek, compact design with the fastest transfer speeds currently available based on the USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard. This business card sized portable SSD can be slipped into nearly any pocket and holds up to 2TB of data. The portable SSD T7 can reach maximum read and write speed of 1,050MB/s and 1,000MB/s, respectively, nearly twice as fast as its predecessor, the Portable SSD T5. It is the perfect storage solution for photographers, console gamers, archiving users, media and business professionals.

Setting a new standard for high-capacity consumer storage, the internal 870 QVO SSD is a second-generation quad-level cell (QLC) flash drive. Featuring an industry-leading capacity of up to 8TB, the new SSD delivers an uncompromising mix of speed, storage capacity and reliability. The 870 QVO SSD is an ideal solution for general users who require terabyte capacity SSDs for an improved everyday computing experience.

“With a focus to deliver best-in-class products, our latest SSDs come with industry leading speed, capacity, and reliability. While the Portable SSD T7 will match our consumers’ fast paced lifestyle with its quick transfer speeds supported by NVMe technology and compact metal body design, the latest internal 870 QVO SSD will allow consumers to enjoy the performance benefits of an SSD at HDD-like capacities. We are confident these new SSDs will cater to the evolving needs of our consumers with their high storage capacity, quick transfer speed and superior-performance,” said Akash Saxenaa, Senior Director, Enterprise Sales, Samsung India.

Features of Portable SSD T7

Engineered for both professional and casual usage, the portable SSD T7 is lightweight and has a slim metal body design making it more durable and portable. Powered by a PCIe NVMe interface, it can reach maximum read and write speed of 1,050MB/s and 1,000MB/s, respectively, nearly twice as fast as its predecessor. The portable SSD T7 provides enough capacity and speed for consumers to securely store data whether on PC, tablet, smartphone, or gaming console.

It comes with a promise of durability and shock resistance technology which has an AES 256-bit hardware encryption for better security. Utilizing the DTG (Dynamic Thermal Guard) and ePCM (Encapsulated Phase Change Material) the new device protects user data from thermal damage by maintaining optimal operating temperature to avoid low-temperature burns.

Features of internal 870 QVO SSD

The internal 870 QVO SSD marks best-in-segment sequential read and write speeds of up to 560 MB/s and 530 MB/s, respectively, hitting the limit of performance available with SATA interface. The intelligent TurboWrite technology of the drive allows it to maintain peak performance levels using a large variable SLC buffer. Compared to its predecessor, the 870 QVO provides 13% improved random read speed which enhances daily computing experience like gaming, web browsing, and so on.

In the past, consumers have had to choose between SSDs – which provide superior performance – and HDDs, which traditionally offer greater capacity. Samsung’s 870 QVO SSD, however, is able to reliably offer the best of both worlds, making it an optimal choice for mainstream PC users who prioritize performance and value, as well as for professional users who require high levels of capacity.

The 870 QVO is equipped with 9x layer V-NAND characteristics and a refined new controller with an advanced ECC algorithm. The device delivers a worry-free endurance up to 2,880 terabytes written (TBW), or a three-year limited warranty. Its sustained performance has been enhanced up to 30% higher than its previous version, the 860 QVO, allowing the 870 QVO to reliably provide better performance continuously for a longer time.

Price and Availability

Available in Metallic Red, Indigo Blue and Titan Gray, the Portable SSD T7 is offered in 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB sizes, making it suitable for a wide range of use cases. The Portable SSD’s will be priced at INR 9999 for 500GB, INR 17999 for 1TB, and INR 29999 for 2TB.

The internal 870 QVO SSD comes in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB models which will retail at INR 9999, INR 19999, INR 39999 and INR 74999, respectively.

The Samsung Portable SSD T7 is available across retail channels, online and offline. Refer this link for more details: https://www.samsung.com/in/memory-storage/portable-ssd/

The internal SSD 870 QVO will be available across retail channels, online and offline from July 20, 2020.

The Portable SSD T7 and the internal SSD 870 QVO come with a three-year limited warranty.

Key Specifications

Samsung 870 QVO SSD Product Specifications

Samsung Portable SSD T7 Product Specifications

[1] Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any loss, including but not limited to loss of data or other information contained on Samsung Electronics product or loss of profit or revenue which may be incurred by user. For more information on the warranty, please visit www.samsung.com/portable-ssd.

[2] Software requires Windows 7 and higher, Mac OS X 10.10 and higher, or Android 5.1 (Lollipop) and higher. Older versions of the Windows, Mac, and Android operating systems may not be supported.

[3] Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any loss, including but not limited to loss of data or other information contained on Samsung Electronics product or loss of profit or revenue which may be incurred by user. For more information on the warranty, please visit www.samsung.com/portable-ssd.