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Samsung Portable SSD P9

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Portable SSD P9

Released September 2026.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-showcases-p9-p7-ssds-featuring-usb4-gamescom-2026Read 14 October 2026Samsung says the P Series has a global rollout beginning September. ITWire reports the rollout starts 31 August 2026. Samsung's US store sells the 2TB model on 2026-10-14. Samsung's note says certain capacities may be released at a later date Last checked 14 October 2026.

Interface
USB4
Form factor
External
Capacity
1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB
Read speed
4,000MB/s

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General

Series
P Series1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Samsung's launch release names the P9 and P7 together as the new P Series
Model numbers
MU-PJ1T0G/WW, MU-PJ1T0G/AM, MU-PJ2T0G/WW, MU-PJ2T0G/AM, MU-PJ4T0G/WW, MU-PJ4T0G/AM, MU-PJ8T0G/WW, MU-PJ8T0G/AM1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Product lineup table: MU-PJ1T0G, MU-PJ2T0G, MU-PJ4T0G and MU-PJ8T0G, each with /WW and /AM model codes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/182413/samsung-portable-ssd-MU-PJ1T0G-AM-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026US codes MU-PJ1T0G/AM, MU-PJ2T0G/AM, MU-PJ4T0G/AM and MU-PJ8T0G/AM5Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-2tb-external-ssd-usb-4-sku-mu-pj2t0g-amRead 14 October 2026US codes MU-PJ1T0G/AM, MU-PJ2T0G/AM, MU-PJ4T0G/AM and MU-PJ8T0G/AM
GTIN / EAN
198957272790, 198957272806, 198957272813, 198957272820, 8806097972143, 88060979721502Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/182413/samsung-portable-ssd-MU-PJ1T0G-AM-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Samsung US spec sheet for MU-PJ1T0G/AM, hosted by Abt. Product codes with UPC: 198957272790 (MU-PJ1T0G/AM, 1TB), 198957272806 (MU-PJ2T0G/AM, 2TB), 198957272813 (MU-PJ4T0G/AM, 4TB) and 198957272820 (MU-PJ8T0G/AM, 8TB)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-2tb-jet-black-mu-pj2t0g-wwRead 14 October 2026Samsung Germany page for MU-PJ2T0G/WW lists EAN 8806097972150. The 1TB page for MU-PJ1T0G/WW lists EAN 8806097972143
Announced
26 August 20266Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-showcases-p9-p7-ssds-featuring-usb4-gamescom-2026Read 14 October 2026Samsung US newsroom release dated 8/26/2026, shown at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne
Status
Available5Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-2tb-external-ssd-usb-4-sku-mu-pj2t0g-amRead 14 October 2026The 2TB model has an Add to cart button on 2026-10-14. 1TB, 4TB and 8TB are marked out of stock. The US store prices of $339.99 (1TB), $649.99 (2TB), $1,439.99 (4TB) and $2,879.99 (8TB) are current prices. The 4TB and 8TB prices differ from the launch MSRPs and are not stored6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-showcases-p9-p7-ssds-featuring-usb4-gamescom-2026Read 14 October 2026Samsung says the series will be available in September, with some capacities at a later date
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$649.996Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-showcases-p9-p7-ssds-featuring-usb4-gamescom-2026Read 14 October 2026MSRP $339.99 for 1TB, $649.99 for 2TB, $1,349.99 for 4TB and $2,699.99 for 8TB, US. The base price is the 2TB model7Press articleitwire.com/business-it-news/storage/samsungs-p9-and-p7-portable-ssds-reach-4-000mb-s-over-usb4-and-the-8tb-p9-is-an-industry-first-though-australian-pricing-is-yet-to-comeRead 14 October 2026Lists US prices $339.99 (1TB), $649.99 (2TB), $1,349.99 (4TB) and $2,699.99 (8TB), the same as Samsung's release
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Jet Black3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-2tb-jet-black-mu-pj2t0g-wwRead 14 October 2026Samsung Germany shows the colour as Schwarz and its page URL reads jet-black. Samsung Singapore names it Jet Black4Maker product pagesamsung.com/sg/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-8tb-jet-black-mu-pj8t0g-wwRead 14 October 2026Page title reads Portable SSD P9 USB4 Gen 3x2 8TB Jet Black. The 1TB and 4TB pages name Jet Black too
Form factor
External1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Samsung Portable SSD in its own case, connected by cable
Capacity
1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Capacity row 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB. Footnote: 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes by IDEMA. The lineup table lists 1,000GB, 2,000GB, 4,000GB and 8,000GB4Maker product pagesamsung.com/sg/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-8tb-jet-black-mu-pj8t0g-wwRead 14 October 2026Samsung Singapore lists the P9 in 1TB, 4TB and 8TB pages with codes MU-PJ1T0G/WW, MU-PJ4T0G/WW and MU-PJ8T0G/WW. All are out of stock6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-showcases-p9-p7-ssds-featuring-usb4-gamescom-2026Read 14 October 2026The P Series will be available in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB and 8TB capacities. The 8TB is called the first 8TB USB4 portable SSD at 4,000 MB/s

Interface

Interface
USB41Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Interface row reads USB4 Gen 3x2 (40Gbps)
PCIe generation
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PCIe lanes
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NVMe version
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Detachable cable
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026The cable is a separate item in the box and the drive has a USB-C port3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-2tb-jet-black-mu-pj2t0g-wwRead 14 October 2026Premium USB Type-C to C cable is a separate box item

Hardware

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DRAM cache
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DRAM cache size
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Component sides
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Performance

Sequential read (claimed)
4,000MB/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Up to 4,000 MB/s for all four capacities. Footnote 3: measured on Samsung's internal testing standards with the enclosed cable. The US spec sheet names the host: ASRock 4x4-800, AMD Ryzen 7 8840U, 16GB DRAM, Windows 11 25H2, and says the host and cable must support USB4 Gen 3x2 with UASP enabled2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/182413/samsung-portable-ssd-MU-PJ1T0G-AM-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 20264,000 MB/s up to, test host ASRock 4x4-800, AMD Ryzen 7 8840U, 16GB DRAM, Windows 11 25H2
Sequential write (claimed)
3,800MB/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Up to 3,700 MB/s for 1TB and up to 3,800 MB/s for 2TB, 4TB and 8TB. Same test conditions. Samsung's Germany page says that after Intelligent TurboWrite is used up the 2TB, 4TB and 8TB models sustain 2,000 MB/s and the 1TB sustains 1,000 MB/s. That is a maker claim and is not stored2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/182413/samsung-portable-ssd-MU-PJ1T0G-AM-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Footnote 3 reads up to 4,000/3,800 MB/s. The table shows 3,700 MB/s for the 1TB model
Random 4K read (claimed)
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Random 4K write (claimed)
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Endurance and reliability

Endurance (TBW)
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MTBF or MTTF (claimed)
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Operating temperature
Min0Max60°C1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Operating 0 C to 60 C, Tc measured at the hottest point on the case. The non-operating range of -40 C to 85 C is not stored3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-2tb-jet-black-mu-pj2t0g-wwRead 14 October 20260 C to 60 C

Power

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Power while reading (claimed)
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Power while writing (claimed)
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Max power consumption (claimed)
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Average power in light use (claimed)
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Idle power (claimed)
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Sleep power (claimed)
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Measured

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Sequential read (measured)
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Sequential write (measured)
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Random 4K read at queue depth 1 (measured)
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Random 4K write at queue depth 1 (measured)
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Write cache size (measured)
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Write speed after the cache (measured)
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3DMark Storage Benchmark
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Highest temperature under load (measured)
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Idle power (measured)
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Cooling and build

Heatsink
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RGB lighting
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Dust and water rating
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Drop test height
2m1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Drop resistant up to 2 m. Test condition: free-fall to a metal plate from 2 m. Drop damage is not covered under warranty. The US spec sheet writes 6.5-feet2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/182413/samsung-portable-ssd-MU-PJ1T0G-AM-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Up to a 6.5-foot drop rating, which is 1.98 m. The Samsung datasheet and the Germany page publish 2 m, which is stored3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-2tb-jet-black-mu-pj2t0g-wwRead 14 October 2026Up to 2 meters, test conducted by Samsung under controlled conditions

Security and software

Security
AES 256-bit hardware encryption, Password protection1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Encryption row reads AES 256-bit hardware encryption3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-2tb-jet-black-mu-pj2t0g-wwRead 14 October 2026Encryption row reads AES 256-bit hardware encryption. The text adds password protection through Samsung Magician Software
Software
Samsung Magician1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Software row reads Samsung Magician Software, compatible with Windows 10 or higher, macOS 10.15 or higher and Android 7.0 or higher3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-2tb-jet-black-mu-pj2t0g-wwRead 14 October 2026Management software: Samsung Magician Software

Compatibility

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Android2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/182413/samsung-portable-ssd-MU-PJ1T0G-AM-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Extensive Compatibility row reads Windows, Mac OS, Android, Mobile (Galaxy & iPhone and newer), tablet, laptop, video game console. Samsung's Germany page lists only Windows 10, macOS 10.15 and Android 7.0 as operating systems, so iOS is not stored. No console is named3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-2tb-jet-black-mu-pj2t0g-wwRead 14 October 2026Operating systems row reads Windows 10 or higher, macOS 10.15 or higher, Android 7.0 or higher. Compatible devices row names PCs, laptops, Android smartphones and tablets, game consoles, smart TVs and cameras. No console is named, so only the three operating systems are stored

Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions
Length90Width65Height8.3mm(3.5 × 2.6 × 0.3 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Hardware information row reads 90 x 65 x 8.3 mm for all capacities. The US spec sheet lists 3.54 x 2.56 x 0.33 inches as L x W x H2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/182413/samsung-portable-ssd-MU-PJ1T0G-AM-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 20263.54 x 2.56 x 0.33 inches, which is 89.9 x 65.0 x 8.4 mm. The 90 x 65 x 8.3 mm of the datasheet is stored
Weight
96g(3.4 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 202696 grams. Footnote: exact weight may vary by capacity. The US spec sheet reads Weight (Max.) approx. 3.39 oz (96g)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/182413/samsung-portable-ssd-MU-PJ1T0G-AM-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Weight (Max.) approx. 3.39 oz (96g)

In the box

In the box
Samsung Portable SSD P9, USB Type-C to C cable, Quick User Manual & Warranty Statement1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Product lineup box contents: Samsung Portable SSD P9, USB Type-C to C cable, Quick User Manual & Warranty Statement3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-2tb-jet-black-mu-pj2t0g-wwRead 14 October 2026Box contents: Samsung P9 Portable SSD, premium USB cable Type-C to C, user manual
Cables included
TypeCount
USB-C to USB-C1
Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-2tb-jet-black-mu-pj2t0g-wwRead 14 October 2026One premium USB Type-C to C cable. No cable length is published

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
5years1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 20265 years limited. The LED component is warranted for 5 years of typical use, 4 hours a day at 40 C or below. The datasheet is global and names no market

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Model numberGTINModel numbersGTIN / EANLaunch price (US)CapacitySequential read (claimed)Sequential write (claimed)
MU-PJ1T0G/AM198957272790MU-PJ1T0G/AM, MU-PJ1T0G/WW198957272790, 8806097972143$339.991 TB4,000 MB/s3,700 MB/s
MU-PJ2T0G/AM198957272806MU-PJ2T0G/AM, MU-PJ2T0G/WW198957272806, 8806097972150$649.992 TB4,000 MB/s3,800 MB/s
MU-PJ4T0G/AM198957272813MU-PJ4T0G/AM, MU-PJ4T0G/WW198957272813$1,349.994 TB4,000 MB/s3,800 MB/s
MU-PJ8T0G/AM198957272820MU-PJ8T0G/AM, MU-PJ8T0G/WW198957272820$2,699.998 TB4,000 MB/s3,800 MB/s

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