G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM
Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL28 Black
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM
Users overwhelmingly praise this G.Skill Ripjaws DDR4 SO-DIMM kit for its plug-and-play compatibility across a wide range of laptops and mini PCs, including ASUS, Dell, Lenovo, and Intel NUCs. Many highlight its stability, with several passing Memtest86 and noting zero errors. The price is frequently cited as a major advantage, offering great value for the performance. A few users mention it runs at lower speeds (e.g., 2666MHz) in some systems, but this is seen as expected and not a flaw.
Pros
- Plug-and-play compatibility
- Stable under stress tests
- Great value for money
- Easy installation
- Recognized immediately by BIOS
Cons
- May run at lower speed on some systems
- No XMP support on some laptops
- Limited to 2666MHz in certain machines
Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL28 Black
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this RAM kit, praising its performance, ease of setup, and aesthetics. Many noted that enabling XMP/EXPO profiles was straightforward and the RAM hit advertised speeds (6000 MHz or higher) without issues. A few mentioned minor software quirks with RGB control, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Easy XMP/EXPO enablement
- Achieves advertised speeds
- Works flawlessly with AMD/Intel
- Aesthetically pleasing RGB
- Good value in bundle deals
Cons
- RGB software control quirks
- Requires BIOS adjustment for speed
- Pricey due to market demand
Scores
Specifications
| G.Skill Ripjaws | Corsair Vengeance RGB | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 260 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 19★ | 28 |
| Timings | 19-19-19-43 | 28-36-36-96 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | 1.399999976158142 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
| Features | ||
| RGB | — | ✓★ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong feature (65th percentile)
Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL28 Black
- Strong latency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong speed (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 3 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 15 specs.
