Kingston Fury Renegade SSD

The Kingston Fury Renegade SSD is one of the fastest and most reliable Gen 4 drives I’ve ever tested. This newer version, which has a heatsink that works with PS5, beats the competition in every way. The Renegade is a great buy for its great sequential performance.

-- As reviewed by CompsMag
Kingston Fury Renegade SSD 1

Product details

  • Incredible PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe performance at speeds up to 7300MB/s read and 7000MB/s write
  • Low profile graphene aluminum heat spreader
  • Slim M.2 2280 form factor for enhanced gaming experience on your rig and laptop
  • High capacity options up to 4TB to store your games and media

PROS

+ Comes in capacities up to 4TB
+ Moderately priced 1TB and 2TB versions
+ Matched its sequential read and write speed ratings in testing
+ Comes with Acronis True Image HD backup/cloning software
+ Above-par durability (TBW) ratings

CONS

- Middling overall test scores
- Lacks hardware-based encryption

Expert reviews and ratings

By CompsMag on January 01, 1970
The Kingston Fury Renegade SSD is one of the fastest and most reliable Gen 4 drives I’ve ever tested. This newer version, which has a heatsink that works with PS5, beats the competition in every way. The Renegade is a great buy for its great sequential performance.
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By PCMag on February 06, 2023
The Kingston Fury Renegade SSD offers good value in a PCI Express 4 high-performance gaming SSD, with benchmark scores that were solid, though out of the top tier.
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By Tom's Hardware on January 09, 2023
The 2TB Fury Renegade is a competent, high-end PCIe 4.0 SSD. The inclusion of a heatsink adds a bit of value to an otherwise proven formula. However, the hardware is beginning to show its age and this drive will have to be priced competitively to stand out.
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By TechRadar on January 06, 2023
The Kingston Fury Renegade SSD is one of the fastest and most consistent Gen 4 drives I’ve ever tested. This newer variant, complete with a PS5-compliant heatsink, soars above the competition in every aspect. The Renegade offers excellent sequential performance at a great price.
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