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Samsung P9 P7 Portable SSDs Launch September

Samsung is bringing its next-generation portable SSDs to market this September. The P9 and P7 models, revealed at Gamescom, promise speeds and capacity that could reshape how creators and gamers handle their files.
Two presenters on stage with large screens displaying black and silver Samsung portable SSDs under purple and blue lighting.
Two presenters on stage with large screens displaying black and silver Samsung portable SSDs under purple and blue lighting.

Samsung Electronics is officially launching the P9 and P7 in September as the first products in its next-generation portable SSD lineup. The two products were first unveiled in late August during its “The Next Era of Portable SSD” launch session at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany.

The P9 and P7 feature a USB4 interface, with sequential read speeds of up to 4,000 MB/s and capacities of up to 8TB. As the first products in Samsung's next-generation portable SSD lineup, they focus on three key messages: “Elite Performance for All,” “Smarter Capacity,” and “Freedom to Move,” combining fast performance, high-capacity storage and portability.

Samsung has released a highlight video from the Gamescom launch session offering a closer look at the new portable SSD lineup and the user experiences it is designed to deliver.

Note on performance claims: Max data transfer speed is measured based on Samsung's internal testing standards with the enclosed cable. Performance may vary depending on host configuration, cable and user system environment. A certain portion of capacity may be used for system file and maintenance use, thus the actual available capacity may differ from the labeled capacity.

Model Interface Sequential read Sequential write Capacities Availability
Portable SSD P9 USB4 Up to 4,000 MB/s Up to 3,800 MB/s 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB Global rollout Sep. 2026
Portable SSD P7 USB4 Not specified Not specified 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB Global rollout Sep. 2026

Felipe Santos

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