Traditionally, SSDs were connected to motherboards and other computer systems through the Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) interface. The SATA III interface, capable of supporting bandwidths of up to 6 Gbps (750 MB/s), was sufficient for early SSDs and hard drives that transferred data at speeds between 200 MB/s and 500 MB/s. However, as SSD technology advanced, data transfer speeds began to surpass the limitations of the SATA interface. This led to the emergence of Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe), a protocol specifically designed for SSDs that leverages the high bandwidth on the Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) interface.

Samsung Electronics pioneered the NVMe SSD market with the introduction of the XS1715, the industry's first 2.5-inch enterprise NVMe SSD, in 2013. Building on this success, Samsung launched the 950 PRO, marking its entry into the consumer NVMe SSD market. Its successor, the NVMe SSD 960 PRO, released in 2016, won the prestigious CES Innovation Award. The 960 PRO achieved remarkable performance, offering sequential read speeds of up to 3,500MB/s and write speeds of 2,100MB/s —over six times faster than conventional SATA III interface-based SSDs, and more than four times faster than conventional SSDs. Such speeds enabled users to transfer a 3.7GB high-resolution movie in just one second and store it in two seconds.

Samsung’s Portable SSDs stand out for their ability to transfer data quickly while withstanding external shocks, making them excellent solutions for both internal and external storage. In 2015, Samsung Electronics unveiled the Portable SSD T1 at CES, available in three capacities (250GB, 500GB, 1TB), achieving continuous read and write speeds up to four times faster than traditional external HDDs (450MB/s). Its compact size, smaller than a business card, and lightweight design (30g) addressed key drawbacks of external HDDs, such as bulkiness, heavier weight, and slower speeds, proving that portable SSDs could replace external HDDs.

Samsung continued its innovation with successive launches: the T3 in 2016, T5 in 2017, and T7 in 2020. Notably, the T7 Touch introduced fingerprint recognition for enhanced data security, earning the CES 2020 Innovation Award. In 2022, the T7 Shield, with IP65-rated water and dust resistance for outdoor users, completed the T7 series (T7, T7 Shield, T7 Touch). To date, over 12 million units of the T7 series have been sold, establishing it as a steady seller in the portable SSD market.

Beyond the T7 series, Samsung’s lineup includes the T9, which offers transfer speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s with a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface, and the T5 EVO, which combines a compact design with capacities of up to 8TB, catering to the diverse needs of portable SSD customers. Since the launch of the T1 in 2015, Samsung Portable SSDs have exceeded 20 million units in total sales, delivering fast transfer speeds and high stability across various applications—from PCs, laptops, and gaming consoles to high-definition video recording using high-performance cameras and mobile devices.

Samsung SSDs deliver outstanding performance and high reliability by independently developing and optimizing all core components, including NAND flash, controllers, and firmware. This advanced in-house technology has earned Samsung SSDs widespread trust and acclaim from both general consumers and professionals in fields such as AI, gaming, and content creation, where high performance and large-scale data processing are crucial.

In addition to its advanced hardware, Samsung SSDs provide a unique user experience through software. With Samsung Magician, users can monitor the status of their SSD in real-time, optimize performance, and update firmware to ensure stable and efficient operation. This perfect harmony between hardware and software positions Samsung SSDs not just as storage devices but as transformative solutions that enhance users' digital lives.