Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB
Kingston FURY Beast
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
Kingston FURY Beast
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Kingston Fury Beast DDR5 RAM kit, praising its stability, compatibility with both AMD and Intel platforms, and the dual EXPO/XMP profiles. Many highlight achieving stable overclocks at 6400MHz with minimal tuning, and the low-profile design is appreciated for use with large air coolers. The RGB version is noted for its bright, attractive lighting. Overall, it's seen as a reliable, high-performance choice, though some mention that DDR5 prices are currently high due to market conditions.
Pros
- Stable at 6400MHz
- Dual EXPO/XMP profiles
- Compatible with AMD and Intel
- Low-profile design
- Bright RGB lighting
Cons
- High DDR5 prices
- Limited QVL support on some boards
Scores
Specifications
| Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB | Kingston FURY Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Rank | — | 2Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 32 | 32 |
| Timings | 32-38-38-76 | 32-39-39 |
| Voltage | 1.399999976158142 | 1.399999976158142 |
| 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
Kingston FURY Beast
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong capacity (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 2 of 16 specs.
