Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB vs Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 2x16GB
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 2x16GB, at CA$10.484/GB β it is the only kit here that is both priced and in stock, which makes it the default pick until the others return.
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Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB vs Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 2x16GB: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
The Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 2x16GB is the only kit here that is both in stock and priced, working out to CA$10.484/GB. Out-of-stock kits are excluded from the price winner, which leaves Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB out of the ranking above.
Capacity and module layout
The Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB is 1x16GB and the Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 2x16GB is 2x16GB. Total capacity runs from 16GB on the Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB to 32GB on the Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 2x16GB β 100% more memory. Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB ships as a single module: that leaves slots free for a later capacity upgrade, but one stick runs single-channel on a dual-channel board until a matching second module is added. Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 2x16GB arrives as a matched multi-module kit and populates at least two channels out of the box.
Speed and latency
Clocks and timings: the Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB at 2,666 MT/s CL19 and the Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 2x16GB at 2,666 MT/s CL19. True latency is level across every kit that publishes it, at 14.3 ns, so real-world latency is not what separates them.
Current price against MSRP
Current listings: the Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 2x16GB at CA$335.50. Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB is out of stock, so its price is 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?
Buy the Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 2x16GB. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at CA$10.484/GB, and it is in stock, which is the whole question price per GB is meant to settle. If raw speed matters more to you than cost per gigabyte, the Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB is the faster kit at 2,666 MT/s β expect to pay for it. That recommendation ignores Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB, which is out of stock.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB | Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 16GB | 32GBβ |
| Module layout | 1Γ16GB | 2Γ16GB |
| Module count | 1 | 2 |
| Form factor | SODIMM | SODIMM |
| Category | laptop | laptop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB | Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed | 2,666 MT/sβ | 2,666 MT/s |
| CAS latency | CL19β | CL19 |
| True latency | 14.3 nsβ | 14.3 ns |
Features
| Specification | Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB | Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | No |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB | Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | Out of stock | CA$335.50β |
| Price per GB | CA$12.106 | CA$10.484β |