Samsung unveils 8TB SSD 9100 PRO for gaming & AI users in Australia

Samsung Australia has extended its SSD 9100 PRO Series with the introduction of two new 8TB models aimed at users requiring high-capacity and high-speed storage solutions.

Product expansion

The SSD 9100 PRO 8TB and the SSD 9100 PRO 8TB with Heatsink are Samsung's latest additions to its PCIe 5.0 SSD series. Offering a performance boost of up to 99% over previous generations, these models are compatible across a broad range of devices including laptops, desktop PCs, and PlayStation 5 consoles. Both models are now available through Samsung's Australian website and selected resellers at RRP AUD $1,549 for the standard model and AUD $1,599 for the Heatsink version.

With this update, the SSD 9100 PRO line now includes 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB versions. The new 8TB capacity SSDs mark the highest capacity PCIe SSDs Samsung has released to date. According to the company, these drives are aimed at users engaging in data-heavy workloads such as 8K video editing, AI-based projects, and contemporary gaming, where fast and reliable storage is critical.

Performance specifications

The new 8TB drives offer sequential read and write speeds of up to 14,800 MB/s and 13,400 MB/s, respectively. Random read and write speeds reach up to 2,200K and 2,600K IOPS, supporting intensive tasks and large data transfers. Alongside performance enhancements, the SSDs are reported to use less power than their predecessors.

Shane Cook, Director - Display and Brand Memory at Samsung Australia, said, "In Australia, AI-workflows are becoming more common across personal and professional pursuits while high performance gaming is a growing pastime for many Australians."

"With consumers at the heart of everything we do, Samsung recognised a clear need to innovate memory technology to support Australians as they push the bounds of what's possible across work and play. Designed with broad compatibility across laptops, gaming PCs, and PlayStation 5, the 8TB SSD 9100 PRO Series heralds a new era of performance to help Australians achieve their goals, backed by large capacity, fast speeds, outstanding power efficiency, and seamless reliability."

Previous iterations of the SSD 9100 PRO were made available in Australia in March 2025. The company emphasises the expanded storage capacity and improved speed as key differentiators for this current release. Internally, the new drives are built on Samsung's V NAND TLC (V8) technology and are available in the M.2 (2280) form factor, with the Heatsink version measuring just 11.25mm in thickness to suit installation in the PlayStation 5 series and other compatible devices.

Thermal management and compatibility

For thermal efficiency, the SSD 9100 PRO with Heatsink offers an added layer of heat management. Both 8TB models are engineered to deliver low latency, reduced load times, and sustained performance with their enhanced cooling and power management features. This is designed to ensure reliable operation, especially for users handling sustained, high-throughput operations.

Compatibility has been identified as a priority in the design, with the range supporting upgrades for a variety of devices beyond high-end desktop systems to gaming consoles like PlayStation 5, making the drives suitable for users looking to increase their device storage capacity without sacrificing performance integrity.

Software and additional features

Consistent with other capacities in the range, the 8TB SSDs feature support for Samsung Magician Software, the company's dedicated software platform for drive management. The application provides real-time metrics and performance optimisation, including speed and temperature monitoring, firmware updates, and authenticity checks.

The drives also support data encryption standards such as AES 256 and TCG/Opal v2.0, as well as MS eDrive (IEEE1667) for added security. Samsung offers a five-year limited warranty or a total bytes written (TBW) threshold, whichever occurs first, in accordance with Australian Consumer Law.

Australian market context

The new models come at a time when local demand for high-speed, high-capacity storage is reportedly on the rise, with both consumers and professionals looking to address data growth and the performance needs of AI and gaming workflows.