Overview
- The claim originates from hardware leaker Moore’s Law Is Dead, and Samsung has not confirmed any change to its SSD roadmap.
- Reports point to a production halt for SATA drives beginning in 2026, with a possible formal announcement as early as January around CES 2026.
- The move would target consumer SATA SSDs while Samsung continues producing PCIe/NVMe models such as the 990 Pro and 990 Evo.
- With roughly 20% of top-selling SSDs still SATA, analysts warn that removing a major supplier could raise prices for both SATA and entry-level NVMe over the next 12–18 months, with relief possibly around 2027–2028.
- Some reporting suggests Samsung would stop selling finished SATA drives to new customers after fulfilling existing contracts, and industry context links the shift to broader AI-driven prioritization, including Micron’s exit from Crucial-branded RAM.