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Corsair VENGEANCE LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 vs Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3L-1600 SODIMM

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all judged against memory kits at a similar price

The Corsair VENGEANCE LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3L-1600 SODIMM at 4.4/10.

The Corsair VENGEANCE LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 leads on speed and latency, compatibility and capacity options.

The Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3L-1600 SODIMM leads on reliability and warranty.

They score the same on fit.

The biggest difference is speed and latency, where the Corsair VENGEANCE LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 scores 7/10 to the Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3L-1600 SODIMM's 3/10.

Corsair VENGEANCE LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18

Corsair VENGEANCE LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

This is a 32GB DDR4 kit for anyone building or upgrading a desktop that takes standard 288-pin UDIMMs. It suits buyers who want 3600 MT/s with XMP 2.0 and don't want RGB lighting. It is not aimed at servers needing ECC or at builds that need more than 32GB from two modules.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCorsair VENGEANCE LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3L-1600 SODIMM
Speed and latency30%7/103/10
Compatibility30%6/105/10
Capacity options15%6/103/10
Reliability and warranty15%5/106/10
Fit10%6/106/10
Overall6.2/104.4/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair VENGEANCE LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3L-1600 SODIMM
Type and form factorDDR4 UDIMM, 288-pinDDR3L 204-pin SO-DIMM, unbuffered
Capacity32GB (2 x 16GB)16GB (2 x 8GB)
Speed3600 MT/s tested (PC4-28800); SPD 2666 MHz1600 MT/s, PC3-12800
Latency (CL)CL18 (full timings CL18-22-22-42)CL11
Voltage1.35V tested; 1.2V SPD1.35V
XMP / EXPO profileXMP 2.0not listed
ECCNon-ECCNon-ECC

Strengths and weaknesses

Corsair VENGEANCE LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18

  • + 3600 MT/s at CL18 with an XMP 2.0 profile
  • + Owners report easy installation and broad build compatibility
  • + No RGB lighting, for a plain-looking build
  • − Non-ECC, so unsuitable for servers needing error correction
  • − SPD default is only 2666 MHz
  • − No module height or warranty terms in the research

Skip it if:

  • Server or NAS builders who need ECC memory
  • Buyers who want RGB lighting on their memory
  • Anyone needing more than 32GB from a two-module kit
Read the full Corsair VENGEANCE LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 review ›

Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3L-1600 SODIMM

  • + DDR3L-1600 CL11 at a low 1.35V
  • + Crucial lists a Limited Lifetime warranty
  • + No heat spreader on the modules
  • − Listed as discontinued or unavailable at two retailers
  • − Warranty length differs between Crucial and Quiet PC
  • − Non-ECC, with only a 16GB kit size listed

Skip it if:

  • Anyone building a new system, as the kit is discontinued or unavailable at two retailers.
  • Buyers who need ECC memory for a server.
  • Anyone who needs more than 16GB, since only the 2 x 8GB kit is listed.
Read the full Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3L-1600 SODIMM review ›

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