Corsair VENGEANCE RGB
Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB
What Buyers Say
Corsair VENGEANCE RGB
This Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 kit delivers outstanding performance and stability, with users praising its 6400MHz speed and low CAS 32 latency. The RGB lighting is vibrant and customizable via iCUE, and the build quality feels premium. It handles gaming, multitasking, and creative workloads flawlessly, making it a top choice for high-end builds.
Pros
- Blazing-fast 6400MHz speed
- Low CAS 32 latency
- Vibrant customizable RGB lighting
- Premium build quality
- Rock-solid stability
Cons
- Requires iCUE software for full RGB control
- Price may be high for some budgets
Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB
Users are very satisfied with this RAM kit, praising its speed, stability, and value for money, especially when purchased before recent price hikes. The RGB lighting is noted as a nice touch, though not overly bright. A few concerns include receiving an opened or refurbished unit and compatibility issues when populating all four slots at high frequencies.
Pros
- Fast and stable performance
- Great value for money
- Easy EXPO/XMP setup
- Nice RGB lighting
- Good packaging and delivery
Cons
- Received opened/refurbished unit
- Quad-channel frequency limitation
- RGB not very bright
- Overpriced due to market
Scores
Specifications
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB | Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 32 | 32 |
| Timings | 32-40-40-104 | 32-38-38-76 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858★ | 1.399999976158142 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0 | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Corsair VENGEANCE RGB
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong capacity (90th percentile)90th %ile
Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 3 of 15 specs.
