Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB
Crucial Pro Overclocking
What Buyers Say
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
Crucial Pro Overclocking
This Crucial DDR5-6400 kit is widely praised for its stability and solid performance, especially in memory-bound tasks. Users appreciate the easy XMP/EXPO setup and reliable operation, though some note the price is high due to market conditions and that overclocking headroom is limited without aggressive cooling. Overall, it's seen as a dependable mid-to-high-end choice for compatible systems.
Pros
- Stable at rated speeds
- Easy XMP/EXPO setup
- Solid build quality
- Good performance uplift
- Reliable brand reputation
Cons
- High price due to market
- Limited overclocking headroom
- Average timings
- White color may not suit all
Scores
Specifications
| Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB | Crucial Pro Overclocking | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 32-38-38-76 | 32-40-40-103 |
| Voltage | 1.399999976158142 | 1.350000023841858★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
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
Crucial Pro Overclocking
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
Pricing
Crucial Pro Overclocking offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 2 of 5 usage categories and 1 of 15 specs.
