# Samsung Unveils P9 and P7 USB4 Portable SSDs

August 26, 2026 at 10:46 AM

> Samsung launches high-speed P9 and P7 portable SSDs with up to 8TB capacity and 4,000 MB/s speeds despite global chip shortages.

**Samsung** unveiled the P9 and P7 portable SSDs at Gamescom 2026, featuring high-speed **USB4** connectivity. The flagship P9 model delivers sequential read speeds of 4,000 MB/s and write speeds of 3,800 MB/s, supporting direct 12K video recording for professionals.

Both drives arrive in 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, and 8 TB capacities. The P7 focuses on durability with shock resilience and a six-foot drop rating. The 8 TB P9 is the first USB4 portable SSD to hit 4,000 MB/s at that size, carrying a premium price tag of $2,700.

Scheduled for global release on August 31, 2026, these SSDs launch amid a global shortage of NAND and DRAM chips. Samsung confirmed that price increases for these new products are unavoidable due to current supply constraints affecting the tech industry.


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