Crucial 16GB DDR4-2666 CL19 (CT16G4DFD8266)
Crucial
53 Overall Score
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Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32
Lexar
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Crucial 16GB DDR4-2666 CL19 (CT16G4DFD8266)
No customer feedback yet
Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
Users are very satisfied with this RAM kit, praising its speed, stability, and value for money, especially when purchased before recent price hikes. The RGB lighting is noted as a nice touch, though not overly bright. A few concerns include receiving an opened or refurbished unit and compatibility issues when populating all four slots at high frequencies.
Pros
- Fast and stable performance
- Great value for money
- Easy EXPO/XMP setup
- Nice RGB lighting
- Good packaging and delivery
Cons
- Received opened/refurbished unit
- Quad-channel frequency limitation
- RGB not very bright
- Overpriced due to market
Performance speed 6
Value for money 5
Ease of setup 3
Rgb lighting 3
Packaging delivery 3
Product condition 1
Scores
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Workstation
Server
Laptop
Specifications
| Crucial 16GB DDR4 | Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 2★ |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 19★ | 32 |
| Timings | — | 32-38-38-76 |
| Voltage | — | 1.399999976158142★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | — | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
| Features | ||
| RGB | — | ✓★ |
| Heat Spreader | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial 16GB DDR4-2666 CL19 (CT16G4DFD8266)
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong affordability (68th percentile)
Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Crucial 16GB DDR4-2666 CL19 (CT16G4DFD8266)
Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB
Scores 84 overall, wins 3 of 5 usage categories and 7 of 15 specs.
