Samsung 8TB 9100 Pro SSD Samsung/ZDNET
Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.
ZDNET's key takeaways
An 8TB PCIe SSD that's offered with or without a heatsink.
Read and write speeds of up to 14,800 and 13,400 MB/s, respectively.
Perfect for laptops and desktop with PCIe 5.0, and PlayStation 5.
Looking for an 8TB PCIe 5.0 SSD? Well you're in luck, because Samsung has announced an 8TB variant of its excellent 9100 Pro M.2 2280 SSD. But such an impressive SSD is going to come with an equally impressive price tag.
The 8TB model is available from Samsung's store for $999.99, and that's for the bare drive. If you want the version with the heatsink, that'll set you back a cool $1,019.99.
Also: The best M.2 SSDs of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
But if you need it, you need it. In my experience, Samsung SSD heatsinks are among the best. Even with the heatsink, the drive is still only 8.8 millimeters (0.35-inch) thick, which is very svelte as SSDs with a heatsink go.
... continue reading