Kingston - FURY Renegade 2TB vs Samsung - 980 PRO 2TB
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Kingston - FURY Renegade 2TB | Samsung - 980 PRO 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Endurance (TBW) | 2000 | 1200 |
| Sequential write | 7000 MB/s | 5100 MB/s |
| Sequential read | 7300 MB/s | 7000 MB/s |
Between the FURY Renegade 2TB and 980 PRO 2TB, the FURY Renegade 2TB comes out ahead in endurance (tbw) / sequential write, while the 980 PRO 2TB wins on several specs. Overall, the FURY Renegade 2TB scores 69.1 and the 980 PRO 2TB scores 66.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (69.1 vs 66.7). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the FURY Renegade 2TB if you care most about endurance (tbw) / sequential write. The biggest gaps in its favor are endurance (tbw), sequential write, sequential read. The single most decisive one: Endurance (TBW) — 66.67% more. 2000 vs 1200.
The 980 PRO 2TB similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable capacity, interface, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Kingston - FURY Renegade 2TB or Samsung - 980 PRO 2TB?
Kingston - FURY Renegade 2TB leads the current Mars Score by 2.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare sequential read, sequential write against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Kingston - FURY Renegade 2TB if…
Kingston - FURY Renegade 2TB has the measurable edge on tbw, write mbps, read mbps.
Choose Samsung - 980 PRO 2TB if…
Samsung - 980 PRO 2TB does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Kingston - FURY Renegade 2TB wins
- ▲Endurance (TBW) — 66.67% more. 2000 vs 1200.
- ▲Sequential write — 37.25% more. 7000 MB/s vs 5100 MB/s.
- ▲Sequential read — 4.29% more. 7300 MB/s vs 7000 MB/s.
Why Samsung - 980 PRO 2TB wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Capacity
| Spec | Kingston - FURY Renegade 2TB | Samsung - 980 PRO 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2000 GB | 2000 GB |
Performance
| Spec | Kingston - FURY Renegade 2TB | Samsung - 980 PRO 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential read | 7300 MB/slead | 7000 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 7000 MB/slead | 5100 MB/s |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
Endurance
| Spec | Kingston - FURY Renegade 2TB | Samsung - 980 PRO 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Endurance (TBW)ⓘ | 2000lead | 1200 |
| Warranty | 5 yrs | 5 yrs |