Kingston ValueRAM 4GB DDR4-3200 CL22 Black

Kingston ValueRAM 4GB DDR4-3200 CL22 Black

Kingston
44 Overall Score
vs
Crucial 4GB DDR3-1600 CL11 (CT51264BA160B)

Crucial 4GB DDR3-1600 CL11 (CT51264BA160B)

Crucial
26 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Kingston ValueRAM 4GB DDR4-3200 CL22 Black

No customer feedback yet

Crucial 4GB DDR3-1600 CL11 (CT51264BA160B)

78 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews

Users generally praise this Crucial 4GB DDR3 RAM for its reliability, low price, and accurate capacity. Many verified buyers report it works perfectly as a replacement or upgrade in various Dell and Lenovo desktops, passing memory tests without issues. However, a few negative experiences involve defective modules and a reseller canceling orders and raising prices, which slightly tarnish the overall positive sentiment.

Pros
  • Low price
  • Reliable performance
  • Exact 4GB capacity
  • Easy to install
  • Compatible with many Dell and Lenovo desktops
Cons
  • Defective modules reported
  • Reseller cancels orders and raises prices
  • Compatibility issues with some Dell models
  • Quality control concerns
👍 Price 5
👍 Reliability 8
👍 Capacity accuracy 3
👍 Ease of installation 4
🤔 Compatibility 6
👎 Defective units 2

Scores

Budget
Kingston
76
Crucial
74
Gaming
Kingston
43
Crucial
25
Workstation
Kingston
36
Crucial
21
Laptop
Kingston
31
Crucial
21
Server
Kingston
17
Crucial
10

Specifications

Kingston ValueRAMCrucial 4GB DDR3
Memory
TypeDDR4★DDR3
Form FactorUDIMMUDIMM
Total Capacity
4,096
4,096
Modules2★1
Per Module
4,096
4,096
Pins288240
Rank1Rx16—
Performance
Speed
3,200
1,600
CAS Latency2211★
Voltage1.2000000476837158★1.5
Class
ECC✗✗
Registered✗✗
Features
RGB✗✗
Heat Spreader✓★✗

Pros & Cons

Kingston ValueRAM 4GB DDR4-3200 CL22 Black

  • Strong affordability (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Below average capacity (9th percentile)9th %ile

Crucial 4GB DDR3-1600 CL11 (CT51264BA160B)

  • Strong affordability (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average capacity (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Kingston ValueRAM

Scores 44 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 14 specs.

Kingston ValueRAM Better at:

BudgetGamingLaptopServerWorkstation