Samsung Showcases P9 and P7 SSDs Featuring USB4 at Gamescom 2026
Posted on Sep 23, 2026 by Lily Smith
Samsung has unveiled the P9 and P7, its next-generation portable solid-state drives (SSDs) featuring USB4 connectivity. The company introduced the new P Series at Gamescom 2026, the largest gaming event in the world.
Designed to meet rapidly growing storage demands driven by ultra-high-resolution video, AI content and large-scale games, the P Series includes the flagship P9, which delivers high-end performance for professional users, and the P7, designed for fast and convenient storage across everyday use cases.
“As AI-powered content creation and ultra-high-resolution video make large amounts of data part of everyday life, users increasingly expect faster and more reliable storage experiences,” says Tommy Kwon, Vice President and Head of Brand Product Biz Team at Samsung Electronics. “With fast file storage and backup, the P Series is designed to provide professionals and everyday users alike with the performance they need to work efficiently across a wide range of applications.”
P9: Up to twice the performance with USB4
Powered by USB4, the flagship P9 delivers sequential read speeds of up to 4,000 megabytes-per-second (MB/s) and sequential write speeds of up to 3,800MB/s, offering industry-leading transfer performance. Its sequential read and write speeds are approximately twice those of the previous generation. For comparison, the 4-terabyte (TB) T9, featuring a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface, delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 2,000MB/s.
The P9 is also the world’s first 8TB USB4 portable SSD supporting speeds of up to 4,000MB/s. For this level of ingenuity and technological capability, the P9 was recognised with a CES 2026 Innovation Award earlier this year.
With strong sustained write performance, the P9 supports 12K direct recording for professional production workflows. This enables creators to capture, store and edit large RAW image files and ultra-high-resolution video.
P7: Fast, versatile storage for everyday use
Also featuring USB4 technology, the P7 is designed to provide fast and convenient storage across work, entertainment and everyday use. It offers broad compatibility with a wide range of host devices. This includes desktops, laptops, smartphones, gaming consoles and cameras.
The P7 has completed 2-metre drop testing as well as shock and vibration durability testing, helping users keep important data protected during travel, outdoor activities and other mobile environments.
The Samsung Portable SSD P Series will be available in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB capacities. Prices range from £296.09-£1,952. Find out more at samsung.com.
