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Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB — PCIe 4.0 · 7300/7000 MB/s · 2TB
Kingston

Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB

PCIe 4.0 · 7300/7000 MB/s · 2TB

86
/ 100
From $180
VS
Samsung 990 Pro 4TB — PCIe 4.0 · 7450/6900 MB/s · 4TB
Samsung

Samsung 990 Pro 4TB

PCIe 4.0 · 7450/6900 MB/s · 4TB

86
/ 100
From $360
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB lands at 86 and Samsung 990 Pro 4TB at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB if…

  • ✓M.2 NVMe
  • ✓Competitive per-GB cost
  • ✓TBW scales with capacity

Pick Samsung 990 Pro 4TB if…

  • ✓M.2 NVMe
  • ✓Competitive per-GB cost
  • ✓TBW scales with capacity
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Endurance & reliability

Tie

Write endurance and long-term dependability

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB more score per dollar ($180 vs $360).

Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB 86
vs
86 Samsung 990 Pro 4TB

Score breakdown

Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB
86
read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84
Samsung 990 Pro 4TB
86
read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB versus Samsung 990 Pro 4TB — full spec comparison
Spec Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB Samsung 990 Pro 4TB
Interface
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Capacity
2TB
▲ 4TB
Read/Write
7300/7000 MB/s
7450/6900 MB/s

Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB

Pros
  • +M.2 NVMe
  • +Competitive per-GB cost
  • +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
  • −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
  • −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
  • −Require heatsinks in many systems

Samsung 990 Pro 4TB

Pros
  • +M.2 NVMe
  • +Competitive per-GB cost
  • +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
  • −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
  • −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
  • −Require heatsinks in many systems

FAQ: Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB vs Samsung 990 Pro 4TB

Which is better, Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB or Samsung 990 Pro 4TB? +

Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB worth the price? +

At $180, Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.

Is Samsung 990 Pro 4TB worth the price? +

At $360, Samsung 990 Pro 4TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.

Does Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB or Samsung 990 Pro 4TB 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.

Which is the better value, Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB or Samsung 990 Pro 4TB? +

Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB — more score per dollar ($180 vs $360). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.