Samsung Launches the 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 SSD

If you’ve been waiting for a serious storage upgrade that doesn’t sacrifice speed, Samsung just delivered. They’ve announced the Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD, the company’s largest-capacity consumer SSD to date. This isn’t just about massive storage; it’s about combining unprecedented capacity with breakthrough speed for the most demanding workloads, including AI-driven tasks, gaming, and content creation.

Why This SSD is a Game Changer

Building on the earlier 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB models, the new 8TB version is engineered to handle next-generation applications, from loading large AI models and rendering high-resolution video to running massive AAA games.

1. Unmatched Performance

The 9100 PRO 8TB is a true speed demon thanks to its PCIe 5.0 interface, powered by Samsung’s 8th-generation V-NAND and the advanced Presto controller.

• Sequential Speeds: You’re looking at top-tier sequential read speeds of up to 14,800 MB/s and write speeds up to 13,400 MB/s.
• Random Speeds: It boasts up to 2,200K IOPS random read and 2,600K IOPS random write speeds.
• The Upgrade: This essentially doubles the sequential performance compared to the previous-generation 990 PRO.

This makes the drive an ideal solution for AI PCs, content creation workflows, and extreme gaming environments where speed and responsiveness are critical.

2. Massive 8TB Capacity

Finally, a consumer drive that lets you truly stretch out. The expanded 8TB capacity means users can now store and process even the most storage-intensive workloads with ease.

3. Smarter, Cooler, and More Efficient

Despite the performance leap, Samsung has managed to make the 9100 PRO 8TB up to 49% more power-efficient than its predecessor, thanks to its 5nm controller and firmware optimisations.

Plus, for those of you worried about heat, the heatsink version provides effective thermal management to prevent overheating. It has a slim 11.25mm profile and is even compatible with PlayStation 5 consoles—a huge win for PS5 users looking to expand their storage!

All models in the series are also supported by the Samsung Magician software, which offers seamless data migration, drive health monitoring, secure data protection, and firmware updates for optimal performance.

Pricing and Availability (Malaysia)

The new drive was announced on October 6th, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. For those ready to make the leap, here are the recommended retail prices (RRP) and models available in Malaysia:

Both versions are available through the Samsung Online Store, Samsung Official Store on Lazada and Shopee, and authorised retailers.