Crucial 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 SODIMM (CT102464BF160B)
Crucial
34 Overall Score
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Timetec Premium 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-2133 CL15 SODIMM
Timetec
56 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Crucial 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 SODIMM (CT102464BF160B)
No customer feedback yet
Timetec Premium 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-2133 CL15 SODIMM
88 out of 100 high confidence 35 reviews
The Timetec 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133MHz SODIMM RAM kit receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers. Users consistently report easy installation, immediate system recognition, and significant performance improvements in older laptops, particularly for multitasking and light 3D work. A few isolated issues include one defective unit and one incompatibility case, but the vast majority praise the value, reliability, and fast shipping.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Immediate system recognition
- Significant performance boost
- Great value for money
- Reliable and stable
Cons
- One defective unit reported
- Incompatibility with some laptops
- Packaging could be more protective
- Customer service issues in one case
Ease of installation 12
Performance improvement 15
Value for money 10
Reliability and stability 8
Compatibility 7
Packaging 2
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Specifications
| Crucial 8GB DDR3 SODIMM | Timetec Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 2★ |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 204 | 260 |
| Rank | — | 1Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 11★ | 15 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| RGB | — | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Crucial 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 SODIMM (CT102464BF160B)
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Timetec Premium 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-2133 CL15 SODIMM
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (77th percentile)
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
- Below average speed (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Crucial 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 SODIMM (CT102464BF160B)0.052score per dollar
vs
Timetec Premium 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-2133 CL15 SODIMM0.033score per dollar
Crucial 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 SODIMM (CT102464BF160B) offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Timetec Premium
Scores 56 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 14 specs.
