Samsung to halt SATA SSD production, leaker warns of up to 18 months of SSD price pressure, worse than Micron ending consumer RAM

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Samsung plans to halt SATA SSD production, which could lead to up to 18 months of increased SSD prices, according to a hardware leaker. This move is expected to create more significant supply reduction and price pressure compared to Micron ending its Crucial consumer RAM lineup. Unlike Micron, Samsung's exit from SATA SSDs removes a class of consumer products from one of the world’s largest NAND suppliers, directly affecting the number of available drives. Industry forecasts suggest pricing pressure may ease by 2027 due to local AI workloads and next-generation consoles.

Samsung is reportedly preparing to wind down its SATA SSD business, and a notable hardware leaker warns the move could have broader implications for consumer storage pricing than Micron’s decision to end its Crucial RAM lineup. The report suggests reduced supply and short-term price pressure may follow as the market adjusts.