Samsung has officially unveiled its next-gen 9100 PRO Gen5 SSDs, featuring impressive speeds and up to 8 TB capacities.
Samsung Finally Unveils 9100 PRO Gen5 SSDs, Blazing Fast, Highly Efficient & High Capacity For Consumers
Press Release: Samsung today launched the Samsung 9100 PRO SSD, the latest addition to its consumer SSD lineup. Equipped with the PCIe 5.0 interface, the 9100 PRO delivers industry-leading speeds, improved power efficiency, and expanded storage capacity, rendering it the perfect option for gaming, content creation in AI, and multitasking across a wide range of devices, including laptops, desktops, and gaming consoles.
- Supports PCIe 5.0 x 4, delivering 2x the speed of PCIe 4.0.
- Sequential read/write speeds: up to 14,800 MB/s and 13,400 MB/s, respectively.
- Random read/write speeds: up to 2,200K and 2,600K IOPS, respectively.
- Up to 49% more power-efficient than the 990 PRO, using less power than ever before.
- First in the lineup to offer an 8TB capacity—ideal for gaming, professional photo/video editing, generating AI content, and more.
- All models offer a Heatsink version for an additional layer of thermal control.
- Samsung Magician Software streamlines migration protects data and optimizes SSD performance.
- Available starting this March in the 1TB ($199.99), 2TB ($299.99), 4TB ($549.99), 1TB w/ Heatsink ($219.99), 2TB w/ Heatsink ($319.99), and 4TB w/ Heatsink ($569.99) capacities at Samsung.com and other select retailers. 8TB model launches in H2 2025.
With its advanced architecture, the 9100 PRO significantly boosts sequential read and write speeds, reaching up to 14,800 MB/s and 13,400 MB/s. This is a 99% performance improvement over its predecessor, the 990 PRO.
Additionally, its enhanced random read and write speeds, reaching up to 2,200K IOPS and 2,600K IOPS, ensure seamless multitasking and accelerated data processing. This makes the 9100 PRO an exceptional choice for professional creators managing AI-driven workloads and gaming enthusiasts seeking a truly immersive experience.
The 9100 PRO is designed with an advanced heat management solution that improves power efficiency by 49% compared to previous models. Its optimized thermal control, achieved through an integrated 8.8mmT heatsink for 1TB to 4TB models and an 11.25mmT heatsink for the 8TB variant, ensures consistent high-speed performance without overheating. The introduction of the 8TB model, a first for Samsung’s consumer NVMe SSD lineup, further enhances the product’s appeal by providing ample storage for high-performance gaming, next-generation content creation, and professional workloads.
Ensuring broad compatibility, the 9100 PRO supports installation across various devices, including laptops, desktops, and gaming consoles, enabling users to upgrade their systems effortlessly. The SSD is also equipped with Samsung’s proprietary Magician software that offers a suite of optimization tools, streamlined data migration, and advanced security features to enhance functionality and ensure data protection in the long run.
Samsung will roll out the 9100 PRO models worldwide in four capacities — 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8 TB. Starting March 18, 2025, the 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB models, along with the 8TB model, are expected to be released in the second half of 2025. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRPs) for the 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB variants are set at $199, $299, and $549, respectively.
| 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 | 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 | ||||
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