Samsung's New Portable SSDs Are Blazing Fast Over USB4, but They'll Torch Your Wallet

Samsung unveiled its USB4 portable SSDs, the P9 and P7, at Gamescom 2026.

The P9 offers up to 4,000MBps read and 3,800MBps write speeds, capacities up to 8TB, and broad device compatibility.

Shipping starts August 31, with prices ranging from $340 to $2,700 for the P9 and $290 to $2,290 for the P7, limiting accessibility despite strong performance for demanding workflows.