G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM
KLEVV CRAS V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 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
KLEVV CRAS V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Black
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this KLEVV DDR5 RAM kit, praising its performance, stability, and compatibility with both AMD and Intel systems. The build quality, including heat spreaders and RGB lighting, is frequently highlighted as a plus. Some users noted that memory training time can be slow on AM5 platforms and that RGB control may vary by motherboard, but these are minor issues compared to the overall satisfaction.
Pros
- Excellent performance boost
- Stable with AMD EXPO and Intel XMP
- Good build quality with heat spreaders
- Bright and customizable RGB lighting
- Easy installation and plug-and-play
Cons
- Slow memory training on AM5
- RGB control varies by motherboard
- Not on some QVL lists
Scores
Specifications
| G.Skill Ripjaws | KLEVV CRAS V | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 260 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 19★ | 30 |
| Timings | 19-19-19-43 | 30-36-36-76 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | 1.350000023841858 |
| 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)
KLEVV CRAS V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Black
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong speed (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
Pricing
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 3 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 15 specs.
