Kingston FURY Renegade G5 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2
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
Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Samsung T9 SSD, praising its blazing-fast speeds, portability, and durability. It's highly recommended for photographers, gamers, and general storage needs, with many noting it's reliable for backups and large file transfers. The only minor hesitation mentioned is the price, though some found refurbished options at a better value.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Portable and compact
- Durable build
- Reliable for backups
- Easy Mac compatibility
Cons
- High price
- Pricey for new units
Scores
Specifications
| Kingston FURY Renegade G5 | Samsung T9 Portable SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | External |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | — |
| External | ✗ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | MLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | SM2508 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | 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)
Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong capacity (79th percentile)
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 17 specs.
