Kingston ValueRAM 1GB DDR3

Kingston ValueRAM 1GB DDR3

Kingston
25 Overall Score
vs
KLEVV KD48GS880-32N220A 8GB DDR4-3200

KLEVV KD48GS880-32N220A 8GB DDR4-3200

KLEVV
48 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Kingston ValueRAM 1GB DDR3

95 out of 100 medium confidence 24 reviews

This Kingston laptop memory is overwhelmingly praised by users for its ease of installation, instant system recognition, and noticeable performance improvements across a wide variety of laptops including MacBooks, Dell, Toshiba, Acer, and Lenovo. Verified buyers frequently highlight the excellent value for money compared to brand-name upgrades, with many reporting compatibility issues are virtually non-existent.

Pros
  • easy installation
  • instant system recognition
  • noticeable performance boost
  • excellent value for money
  • broad compatibility across many laptops
Cons
  • some find palm rest removal tricky on specific models
  • no major performance gain if other components are weak
👍 Ease of installation 12
👍 Compatibility 18
👍 Performance boost 12
👍 Value for money 9
👍 Brand reliability 4
👍 System recognition 8

KLEVV KD48GS880-32N220A 8GB DDR4-3200

87 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews

Reviewers are thrilled with this Klevv 16GB DDR4 SODIMM RAM, praising its ability to dramatically upgrade laptop performance for gaming, coding, and heavy multitasking. One user upgraded from 8GB to 20GB total, another from 8GB to 24GB, and both note cooler running temperatures and smoother gameplay. The RAM is regarded as a cost-effective alternative to pricier brands, though the price has reportedly doubled since purchase. A couple of brief reviews simply confirm it works well without issues.

Pros
  • Dramatically improves laptop performance
  • Cooler running temperatures
  • Smoother gaming and multitasking
  • Cost-effective alternative to big brands
  • Very easy to install
Cons
  • Price has doubled since purchase
  • Only one slot upgradeable on some laptops
  • 8GB version may be insufficient for heavy users
👍 Performance improvement 4
👍 Temperature 2
👍 Value for money 4
👎 Price increase 1
👍 Compatibility 2
👍 Ease of install 1

Scores

Laptop
Kingston
25
KLEVV
53
Budget
Kingston
43
KLEVV
46
Gaming
Kingston
13
KLEVV
39
Workstation
Kingston
14
KLEVV
37
Server
Kingston
9
KLEVV
18

Specifications

Kingston ValueRAMKLEVV KD48GS880-32N220A
Memory
TypeDDR3DDR4★
Form FactorSODIMMSODIMM
Total Capacity
1,024
8,192
Modules11
Per Module
1,024
8,192
Pins200260
Performance
SpeedNo data
3,200
CAS Latency5★22
Timings—22-22-22-51
Voltage1.79999995231628421.2000000476837158★
Class
ECC✗✗
Registered✗✗
OC Profile—Intel XMP
Features
RGB✗✗
Heat Spreader✗✗

Pros & Cons

Kingston ValueRAM 1GB DDR3

  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Below average latency (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average speed (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average capacity (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
  • Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile

KLEVV KD48GS880-32N220A 8GB DDR4-3200

  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
  • Below average capacity (23rd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: KLEVV KD48GS880-32N220A

Scores 48 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.

KLEVV KD48GS880-32N220A Better at:

BudgetGamingLaptopServerWorkstation