Crucial CT2K16G4SFRA32A
Crucial
71 Overall Score
vs
Kingston KVR24S17S8/8
Kingston
42 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Crucial CT2K16G4SFRA32A
87 out of 100 high confidence 53 reviews
Users overwhelmingly praise this Crucial 32GB DDR4 SODIMM kit as a cost-effective, easy-to-install upgrade that noticeably boosts laptop performance, especially for multitasking and gaming. Many verified buyers report it runs at 3200MHz out of the box without XMP, and it's compatible with a wide range of laptops including Acer Nitro 5, Lenovo, Dell, and HP. A few minor complaints mention missing spec details, a faulty unit, and that it's not ideal for extreme gaming or DR memory, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Runs at 3200MHz without XMP
- Great value for money
- Noticeable performance boost
- Wide laptop compatibility
Cons
- Missing spec details
- Faulty unit reported
- Not ideal for extreme gaming
- No DR memory support
- No installation instructions included
Performance boost 15
Ease of installation 12
Value for money 10
Compatibility 9
Speed without xmp 6
Reliability 5
Kingston KVR24S17S8/8
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Crucial CT2K16G4SFRA32A | Kingston KVR24S17S8/8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 260 | 260 |
| Rank | 1Rx8 or 2Rx8 | 1Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 22 | 17★ |
| Timings | 22-22-22 | — |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158 | 1.2000000476837158 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial CT2K16G4SFRA32A
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
Kingston KVR24S17S8/8
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
- Below average speed (29th percentile)
Pricing
Crucial CT2K16G4SFRA32A0.236score per dollar
vs
Kingston KVR24S17S8/80.368score per dollar
Kingston KVR24S17S8/8 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Crucial CT2K16G4SFRA32A
Scores 71 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.
