Kingston ValueRAM 1GB DDR3 CL5 SODIMM
KLEVV KD48GS880-32N220A 8GB DDR4-3200
What Buyers Say
Kingston ValueRAM 1GB DDR3 CL5 SODIMM
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
KLEVV KD48GS880-32N220A 8GB DDR4-3200
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
Scores
Specifications
| Kingston ValueRAM | KLEVV KD48GS880-32N220A | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 200 | 260 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | No data | |
| CAS Latency | 5★ | 22 |
| Timings | — | 22-22-22-51 |
| Voltage | 1.7999999523162842 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | — | Intel XMP |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Kingston ValueRAM 1GB DDR3 CL5 SODIMM
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong affordability (90th percentile)90th %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 affordability (79th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Kingston ValueRAM 1GB DDR3 CL5 SODIMM
KLEVV KD48GS880-32N220A 8GB DDR4-3200
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 48 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.
