Mushkin Essentials 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM
The 2666 MT/s CL19 DDR4 SODIMM kit delivers 8GB of dual-channel memory in a 260-pin form factor, matching the speed requirements of most modern laptops. Its unbuffered design and 4.2/5 customer rating from four reviews indicate reliable performance for everyday multitasking at a budget-friendly price point. This kit suits laptop owners who need a straightforward, low-cost RAM upgrade for office work, web browsing, or light productivity without overclocking features.
Capacity 8GB
Kit 2 x 4GB
Memory DDR4
Speed 2666 MT/s
CAS Latency CL19
Form Factor SODIMM
33 Overall Score
Price £112
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | 8192 |
| Modules | 2 |
| Per Module | 4096 |
| Pins | 260 |
Performance
| Speed | 2666 |
| CAS Latency | 19 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| RGB | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Mushkin Essentials | Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 | G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-4000C18D-32GTZR | Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 | Kingston FURY Beast KF568C34BBEA-16 | PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 16GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 2 x 4GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 2666 | 3600 | 4000 | 7200 | 6800 | 3200 |
| Cas Latency | CL19 | CL18 | CL18 | CL34 | CL34 | CL16 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mushkin Essentials | 37.6 | 45.1 | 35.9 | 22.7 | 15.3 | 73.1 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 Compare | 63.5 | 89.6 | 87.6 | 70.8 | 97.8 | 31.5 |
| G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-4000C18D-32GTZR Compare | 64.9 | 89.6 | 98.1 | 70.8 | 97.8 | 40.7 |
| Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 95.9 | 70.8 | 68 | 26.3 |
| Kingston FURY Beast KF568C34BBEA-16 Compare | 97.4 | 66.8 | 87.6 | 45.2 | 65.6 | 33.2 |
| PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB Compare | 53.7 | 89.6 | 87.6 | 70.8 | 92.3 | 44.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From £112
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Usage Scores
- Overall32.9
- Budget59.1
- Gaming26.1
- Laptop41.6
- Server15.2
- Workstation28
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