Kingston Fury Renegade 1TB
PCIe 4.0 · 7300/7000 MB/s · 1TB
Samsung 990 Pro 1TB
PCIe 4.0 · 7450/6900 MB/s · 1TB
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kingston Fury Renegade 1TB lands at 86 and Samsung 990 Pro 1TB at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Kingston Fury Renegade 1TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Pick Samsung 990 Pro 1TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testEndurance & reliability
TieWrite endurance and long-term dependability
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kingston Fury Renegade 1TB | Samsung 990 Pro 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Capacity | 1TB | 1TB |
| Read/Write | 7300/7000 MB/s | 7450/6900 MB/s |
Kingston Fury Renegade 1TB
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
- −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
- −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
- −Require heatsinks in many systems
Samsung 990 Pro 1TB
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
- −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
- −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
- −Require heatsinks in many systems
FAQ: Kingston Fury Renegade 1TB vs Samsung 990 Pro 1TB
Which is better, Kingston Fury Renegade 1TB or Samsung 990 Pro 1TB? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Kingston Fury Renegade 1TB worth the price? +
At $90, Kingston Fury Renegade 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Is Samsung 990 Pro 1TB worth the price? +
At $90, Samsung 990 Pro 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Does Kingston Fury Renegade 1TB or Samsung 990 Pro 1TB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.