Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 2400 CL17 vs Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x16GB 2666 CL19
No value winner: every one of the 2 kits compared is out of stock, so none of their price-per-GB figures is a price you can actually pay today. On specs, the Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x16GB 2666 CL19 clocks highest at 2,666 MT/s.
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Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 2400 CL17 vs Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x16GB 2666 CL19: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
There is no price-per-GB winner in this comparison: every kit is out of stock, and an out-of-stock price is not a value. On the last prices recorded, the figures were Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 2400 CL17 at CA$11.925/GB and Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x16GB 2666 CL19 at CA$11.325/GB.
Capacity and module layout
The Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 2400 CL17 is 1x16GB and the Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x16GB 2666 CL19 is 1x16GB. Every kit here totals 16GB, so capacity is not the deciding factor. Every kit here is a single module. That is maximum upgrade headroom β the other slots stay free β but a lone stick runs single-channel until a matching module joins it.
Speed and latency
Clocks and timings: the Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 2400 CL17 at 2,400 MT/s CL17 and the Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x16GB 2666 CL19 at 2,666 MT/s CL19. The Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x16GB 2666 CL19 clocks highest at 2,666 MT/s, 11% above the Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 2400 CL17 at 2,400 MT/s. True latency, where lower is better, favours the Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 2400 CL17 at 14.2 ns against 14.3 ns on the Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x16GB 2666 CL19. That is the figure that settles a higher-CAS-at-higher-clock argument; MT/s or CAS on its own does not.
Current price against MSRP
Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 2400 CL17 and Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x16GB 2666 CL19 are out of stock, so those prices are the last recorded rather than something you can pay today. No MSRP is on file for any of these kits, so street price is the only reference point.
Which of these 2 kits should you buy?
No recommendation today: every one of the 2 kits compared is out of stock, and a price-per-GB figure nobody can pay is not a value. On paper the Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x16GB 2666 CL19 is the quickest at 2,666 MT/s, so it is the one to watch for. Wait for stock before committing β the price-per-GB order can change the moment one of them is listed again.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 2400 CL17 | Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x16GB 2666 CL19 |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 16GBβ | 16GB |
| Module layout | 1Γ16GB | 1Γ16GB |
| Module count | 1 | 1 |
| Form factor | SODIMM | SODIMM |
| Category | laptop | laptop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 2400 CL17 | Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x16GB 2666 CL19 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed | 2,400 MT/s | 2,666 MT/sβ |
| CAS latency | CL17β | CL19 |
| True latency | 14.2 nsβ | 14.3 ns |
Features
| Specification | Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 2400 CL17 | Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x16GB 2666 CL19 |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | No |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 2400 CL17 | Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x16GB 2666 CL19 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | Out of stock | Out of stock |
| Price per GB | CA$11.925 | CA$11.325β |