Samsung Electronics America has introduced the 9100 PRO series solid state drives (SSDs), the latest in their consumer SSD lineup. This series includes the 9100 PRO and 9100 PRO with Heatsink, offering storage capacities up to 8TB. The new drives are designed to meet the demands of users requiring high performance for tasks such as 8K video editing, artificial intelligence projects, gaming, and data analysis.
The 9100 PRO SSD is equipped with PCIe 5.0 technology, which allows it to achieve sequential read and write speeds of up to 14,800 MB/s and 13,400 MB/s, respectively. This speed is twice that of the preceding generation. Random read and write speeds are also significantly faster, reaching up to 2,200K and 2,600K IOPS, respectively. The drives also feature an advanced 5nm controller, which reduces power consumption while enhancing performance. The Heatsink model further improves thermal control, contributing to the drive’s longevity and power efficiency, which is reported to be 49% better than its predecessor.
In terms of capacity, the 9100 PRO series stands out as Samsung’s first NVMe SSD offering up to 8TB. This large storage capacity supports a wide range of applications, from professional photo and video editing to gaming and AI content generation. The drives are compatible with laptops, desktop PCs, and PlayStation 5, making them versatile options for different users. Samsung Magician Software is included to help maintain the drive’s performance, ensure data protection, and manage firmware updates.
The 9100 PRO series aims to provide reliable storage solutions with both performance and power efficiency. With the combination of high-speed data transfer rates and large storage capacities, these SSDs are positioned to meet the needs of demanding users in various fields.
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