Samsung boosts storage capacity of the 9100 Pro model to 8TB, priced at $999, additional heatsink costs an additional $20.
The Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB SSD with a heatsink design is now available for pre-order or purchase from various retailers, with a price tag of around $1,020 USD. This version offers PCIe 5.0 speeds up to 14,800 MB/s read and 13,400 MB/s write, ensuring higher thermal efficiency for sustained performance.
The standard version of the Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB SSD retails for $999.99, while the heatsink version costs $1,019.99. Both versions are available for pre-order on Samsung's online store, with availability from major U.S. retailers expected soon.
The 8TB capacity of the Samsung 9100 Pro SSD results in higher idle power consumption. It consumes 9.3mW (PS3 APST on) and 8.6mW (PS4 L1.2), which is up to 43% and 51% higher than the 4TB variant. However, the active average power consumption for the 8TB drive is rated at 10.5W for read and 8.8W for write, which is approximately 17% and 7% more than the 4TB drive.
The Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB SSD has a thickness of 8.8mm, ensuring compatibility with desktops, laptops, and the PlayStation 5. The heatsink version features a sleek, black heat spreader for improved thermal dissipation.
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