Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB · with PS5 heatsink
PCIe 4.0 · 7300/7000 MB/s · 2TB
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 2TB · with PS5 heatsink 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 2TB · with PS5 heatsink 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
Samsung 990 Pro 1TBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung 990 Pro 1TB more score per dollar ($90 vs $220).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB · with PS5 heatsink | Samsung 990 Pro 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Capacity | ▲ 2TB | 1TB |
| Read/Write | 7300/7000 MB/s | 7450/6900 MB/s |
Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB · with PS5 heatsink
- +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 2TB · with PS5 heatsink vs Samsung 990 Pro 1TB
Which is better, Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB · with PS5 heatsink 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 2TB · with PS5 heatsink worth the price? +
At $220, Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB · with PS5 heatsink 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 2TB · with PS5 heatsink 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.
Which is the better value, Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB · with PS5 heatsink or Samsung 990 Pro 1TB? +
Samsung 990 Pro 1TB — more score per dollar ($90 vs $220). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.