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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-feet","security_features":"Encryption row reads AES 256-bit hardware encryption","software_name":"Software row reads Samsung Magician Software, compatible with Windows 10 or higher, macOS 10.15 or higher and Android 7.0 or higher","dimensions_mm":"Hardware 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 H","weight_g":"96 grams. Footnote: exact weight may vary by capacity. The US spec sheet reads Weight (Max.) approx. 3.39 oz (96g)","warranty_years":"5 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","in_the_box":"Product lineup box contents: Samsung Portable SSD P9, USB Type-C to C cable, Quick User Manual & Warranty Statement","cable_detachable":"The cable is a separate item in the box and the drive has a USB-C port","variants":"Four capacities. Read is up to 4,000 MB/s on all. Write is up to 3,700 MB/s on 1TB and 3,800 MB/s on 2TB, 4TB and 8TB. Base is the 2TB model. Each row's model_number is the US /AM code, with the /WW code in its model_numbers"}},{"url":"https://content.abt.com/documents/182413/samsung-portable-ssd-MU-PJ1T0G-AM-spec-sheet.pdf","kind":"manufacturer_pdf","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["gtins","model_numbers","drop_test_height_m","compatible_platforms","seq_read_mbs","seq_write_mbs","weight_g","dimensions_mm","variants"],"notes":{"gtins":"Samsung 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)","model_numbers":"US codes MU-PJ1T0G/AM, MU-PJ2T0G/AM, MU-PJ4T0G/AM and MU-PJ8T0G/AM","drop_test_height_m":"Up to a 6.5-foot drop rating, which is 1.98 m. The Samsung datasheet and the Germany page publish 2 m, which is stored","compatible_platforms":"Extensive 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 named","seq_read_mbs":"4,000 MB/s up to, test host ASRock 4x4-800, AMD Ryzen 7 8840U, 16GB DRAM, Windows 11 25H2","seq_write_mbs":"Footnote 3 reads up to 4,000/3,800 MB/s. The table shows 3,700 MB/s for the 1TB model","weight_g":"Weight (Max.) approx. 3.39 oz (96g)","dimensions_mm":"3.54 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","variants":"UPC per capacity for the US codes. Footnote 2 reads 4TB and 8TB will be available in November"}},{"url":"https://www.samsung.com/de/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-2tb-jet-black-mu-pj2t0g-ww/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["gtins","compatible_platforms","security_features","software_name","operating_temperature_c","in_the_box","cables_included","cable_detachable","colors","drop_test_height_m","variants"],"notes":{"gtins":"Samsung Germany page for MU-PJ2T0G/WW lists EAN 8806097972150. The 1TB page for MU-PJ1T0G/WW lists EAN 8806097972143","compatible_platforms":"Operating 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","security_features":"Encryption row reads AES 256-bit hardware encryption. The text adds password protection through Samsung Magician Software","software_name":"Management software: Samsung Magician Software","operating_temperature_c":"0 C to 60 C","in_the_box":"Box contents: Samsung P9 Portable SSD, premium USB cable Type-C to C, user manual","cables_included":"One premium USB Type-C to C cable. No cable length is published","cable_detachable":"Premium USB Type-C to C cable is a separate box item","colors":"Samsung Germany shows the colour as Schwarz and its page URL reads jet-black. Samsung Singapore names it Jet Black","drop_test_height_m":"Up to 2 meters, test conducted by Samsung under controlled conditions","variants":"1TB and 2TB pages show the model codes with /WW. Both are marked not for sale and out of stock on this page, so the Germany shop is not used for price or status"}},{"url":"https://www.samsung.com/sg/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-8tb-jet-black-mu-pj8t0g-ww/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["colors","storage_gb","variants"],"notes":{"colors":"Page title reads Portable SSD P9 USB4 Gen 3x2 8TB Jet Black. The 1TB and 4TB pages name Jet Black too","storage_gb":"Samsung 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 stock","variants":"All four capacities have a Samsung product page. Stock is out in Singapore"}},{"url":"https://www.samsung.com/us/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-2tb-external-ssd-usb-4-sku-mu-pj2t0g-am/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["manufacturer_url","status","model_numbers","variants"],"notes":{"manufacturer_url":"Samsung US page for the 2TB model, MU-PJ2T0G/AM","status":"The 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 stored","model_numbers":"US codes MU-PJ1T0G/AM, MU-PJ2T0G/AM, MU-PJ4T0G/AM and MU-PJ8T0G/AM","variants":"Four capacities listed for sale on the US store. Spec sheet says 4TB and 8TB will be available in November"}},{"url":"https://news.samsung.com/us/samsung-showcases-p9-p7-ssds-featuring-usb4-gamescom-2026/","kind":"press_release","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["announce_date","release_date","launch_price_usd","status","storage_gb","variants"],"notes":{"announce_date":"Samsung US newsroom release dated 8/26/2026, shown at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne","release_date":"Samsung 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","launch_price_usd":"MSRP $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 model","status":"Samsung says the series will be available in September, with some capacities at a later date","storage_gb":"The 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","variants":"MSRP per capacity"}},{"url":"https://itwire.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-come","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["release_date","launch_price_usd","variants"],"notes":{"release_date":"Published 27 Aug 2026. Says the global rollout starts 31 August","launch_price_usd":"Lists US prices $339.99 (1TB), $649.99 (2TB), $1,349.99 (4TB) and $2,699.99 (8TB), the same as Samsung's release","variants":"Same launch prices per capacity"}}],"fields_filled":25,"updated":"2026-10-14"},"meta":{"api_version":"1","docs":"https://arkivo.dev/api"}}