Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB vs Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 2400 CL17
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB, at $5.818/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 1x16GB 2400 CL17: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
The Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB is the only kit here that is both in stock and priced, working out to $5.818/GB. Out-of-stock kits are excluded from the price winner, which leaves Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 2400 CL17 out of the ranking above.
Capacity and module layout
The Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB is 1x16GB and the Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 2400 CL17 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 at 2,666 MT/s CL19 and the Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 2400 CL17 at 2,400 MT/s CL17. The Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 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 Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB. 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
Current listings: the Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB at $93.09. Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 2400 CL17 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 1x16GB. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at $5.818/GB, and it is in stock, which is the whole question price per GB is meant to settle. That recommendation ignores Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 2400 CL17, which is out of stock.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB | Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 2400 CL17 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 2400 CL17 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed | 2,666 MT/sβ | 2,400 MT/s |
| CAS latency | CL19 | CL17β |
| True latency | 14.3 ns | 14.2 nsβ |
Features
| Specification | Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB | Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 2400 CL17 |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | No |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB | Crucial DDR4 SODIMM 2666 1x16GB 2400 CL17 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | $93.09β | Out of stock |
| Price per GB | $5.818β | $6.146 |