Kingston FURY Renegade G5 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Kingston FURY Renegade G5 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The SSD is positioned for high-power users, hardware enthusiasts, and gamers, with impressive read/write speeds of up to 14,800/14,000 MBps and a 4TB capacity. However, it lacks a heat sink, which may be a concern for sustained performance. Overall, the product is well-regarded for its speed and capacity, but the absence of a heat sink is a notable drawback.
Pros
- High read/write speeds
- Large 4TB capacity
- Suitable for gamers and enthusiasts
Cons
- No heat sink included
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are overwhelmingly positive, praising the drive's easy setup, solid performance, and reliability as extra storage. A few note the price is high, but most consider it a worthwhile upgrade, especially for those with a 1TB SSD. The Q&A confirms it's a new, factory-sealed unit with warranty, but no heatsink is included.
Pros
- Easy setup
- Solid performance
- Reliable extra storage
- Good upgrade from 1TB SSD
- Fast shipment
Cons
- High price
- No heatsink included
Scores
Specifications
| Kingston FURY Renegade G5 | Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | 4 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | SM2508 | WD Black SN7100 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Kingston FURY Renegade G5 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong endurance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong endurance (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 18 specs.