Kingston KF556C40BB-16
Kingston
64 Overall Score
vs
Crucial CT51264BA160B
Crucial
26 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Kingston KF556C40BB-16
No customer feedback yet
Crucial 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
Gaming
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Laptop
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Specifications
| Kingston KF556C40BB-16 | Crucial CT51264BA160B | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 240 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 40 | 11★ |
| Timings | 40-40-40 | — |
| Voltage | 1.25★ | 1.5 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0 | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Kingston KF556C40BB-16
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong speed (78th percentile)
- Below average latency (31st percentile)
Crucial CT51264BA160B
- Below average capacity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Kingston KF556C40BB-160.682score per dollar
vs
Crucial CT51264BA160B1.759score per dollar
Crucial CT51264BA160B offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Kingston KF556C40BB-16
Scores 64 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 15 specs.
