Kingston 2666MT/s
Kingston
39 Overall Score
vs
Corsair Vengeance LPX
Corsair
63 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Kingston 2666MT/s
No customer feedback yet
Corsair Vengeance LPX
87 out of 100 high confidence 76 reviews
Users overwhelmingly praise this Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4 kit for its reliability, easy XMP setup, and low-profile design that fits under large CPU coolers. It works well with both Intel and AMD Ryzen platforms, often overclocking beyond its rated 2666MHz. A few users noted initial XMP issues resolved by BIOS updates, and some Q&A mention compatibility concerns with specific motherboards, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Easy XMP setup
- Low-profile design
- Stable at rated speeds
- Good value for money
- Works with Ryzen and Intel
Cons
- Initial XMP issues on some boards
- Compatibility concerns with certain motherboards
- Runs at 2133MHz without XMP
- Pricey in inflated memory market
Xmp profile 12
Low profile design 8
Stability 15
Value for money 10
Ryzen compatibility 7
Overclocking 6
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Specifications
| Kingston 2666MT/s | Corsair Vengeance LPX | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | DIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 2★ |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 19 | 16★ |
| Timings | — | 16-18-18-35 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158 | 1.2000000476837158 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | Intel XMP 2.0 |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Kingston 2666MT/s
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Below average capacity (9th percentile)9th %ile
Corsair Vengeance LPX
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong latency (75th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (73rd percentile)
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
Pricing
Kingston 2666MT/s0.993score per dollar
vs
Corsair Vengeance LPX0.582score per dollar
Kingston 2666MT/s offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Corsair Vengeance LPX
Scores 63 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.
