Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB vs Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB, at CA$22.076/GB β 12% cheaper per gigabyte than the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB. Price per GB is the metric this site ranks value on and lower is better, so that is the kit to beat.
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Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB vs Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
On price per GB β the only value metric this site ranks on, and lower is better β the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB leads at CA$22.076/GB, 12% cheaper per gigabyte than the next kit, the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB at CA$24.999/GB.
Capacity and module layout
The Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB is 1x16GB and the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB is 2x16GB. Total capacity runs from 16GB on the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB to 32GB on the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB β 100% more memory. Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 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. Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 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 Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB at 5,600 MT/s CL46 and the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB at 5,600 MT/s CL46. True latency is level across every kit that publishes it, at 16.4 ns, so real-world latency is not what separates them.
Current price against MSRP
Current listings: the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB at CA$399.99 and the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB at CA$706.43. The lowest current outlay is the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB at CA$399.99, though the smallest total price is not the same question as the best price per GB. 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 Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at CA$22.076/GB β 12% under the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB, the next cheapest per gigabyte β 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 Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB is the faster kit at 5,600 MT/s β expect to pay for it.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB | Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 16GB | 32GBβ |
| Module layout | 1Γ16GB | 2Γ16GB |
| Module count | 1 | 2 |
| Form factor | SODIMM | SODIMM |
| Category | laptop | laptop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB | Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed | 5,600 MT/sβ | 5,600 MT/s |
| CAS latency | CL46β | CL46 |
| True latency | 16.4 nsβ | 16.4 ns |
Features
| Specification | Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB | Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | No |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB | Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | CA$399.99β | CA$706.43 |
| Price per GB | CA$24.999 | CA$22.076β |