Samsung’s brand-new 14,800MB/s 9100 PRO Gen 5 SSD now starts from $170 low, heatsink model at $180

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Update: Samsung’s latest 9100 PRO SSD with heatsink has dropped even lower at $179.99 shipped. That’s $10 less than its previous all-time low from last week and the lowest we have tracked for it to date. You can get the non-heatsink variant for $169.99 shipped right now as well. More details in the original post below.

We just spotted a deal at Samsung that gets you the brand’s latest 1TB 9100 PRO Gen 5 SSD for $169.99 shipped. This particular model hit the scene a couple of months back in March carrying a $200 price tag, and today’s deal lands its first significant discount which takes $30 off its price tag. You can also get this with 2TB and 4TB capacity, and they’re both down to their lowest prices right now as well at $269.99 and $499.99 shipped, respectively. Amazon is matching the prices for these drives today where you’ll also find the 9100 PRO heatsink models discount right now starting from $189.99 shipped. Head below for more details.

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This is Samsung’s newly released model which is an upgrade over its 990 PRO SSD. This is a PCIe Gen 5 SSD boasting sequential read and write speeds of up to 14,800MB/s and 13,400MB/s, respectively. It comes with a 5nm controller, boasting “power efficiency up to 49% over the 990 PRO SSD,” making it a great option to consider overall for folks looking to optimize their PC’s power consumption. This new model is available in capacities ranging from 1TB to 4TB, and they’re all discounted right now with prices starting from $169.99 shipped. You can also get a variant of this drive which ships with a heatsink in case your system doesn’t have one of those for SSDs.

Not looking to shell out this much on a Gen 5 drive? Samsung’s 990 EVO PCIe 4.0 SSD is currently at $69.99 shipped. This is one of the lowest prices we have tracked for this model, be sure to check it out if you’re working with a tighter budget.

Samsung 9100 PRO Gen 5 SSD features:

• BREAKTHROUGH PCIe 5.0 PERFORMANCE: Supercharge your workflow and gaming with PCIe 5.0, boasting up to 14,800/13,400 MB/s* sequential read/write speeds. Tackle massive files and power up your gaming with Gen5—twice as fast as the 990 PRO SSD.
• EVERY TASK, TURBOCHARGED: Speed past productivity limits. With random read/write speeds up to 2,200K/2,600K IOPS*, enjoy fast game loads, seamless AI apps, and efficient multitasking. Virtually no lag, no limits—just nonstop performance.
• THNK FAST, CREATE FASTER: With random read/write speeds of up to 2,200K/2,600K IOPS*, the 9100 PRO SSD fuels seamless AI content creation, swift loads, and smooth gameplay. Work, play, and create at lightning speed.
• SPEED, WHENEVER YOU NEED: From laptops to desktop PCs, experience blazing PCIe 5.0 speeds and up to 8TB of storage. Perfect for video editing, gaming, and creative tasks, with the compatibility to match your device.
• STAY COOL, RUN FAST: Push limits, not temperatures. A 5nm controller boosts power efficiency up to 49% over the 990 PRO SSD*, while advanced thermal control keeps performance smooth and reliable.
• BREAK FREE FROM STORAGE LIMITS: Expand your gaming horizons with up to 8TB of storage* on the 9100 PRO. Enjoy vast space to grow your game library, save every title, and keep all your favorites without compromise. Unleash your full gaming potential—store, save, and conquer like never before.