Corsair VENGEANCE LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 vs Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 SODIMM CT2K8G4SFRA266

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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) DDR4-2666 SODIMM CT2K8G4SFRA266 at 5.5/10.

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

The Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 SODIMM CT2K8G4SFRA266 leads on reliability and warranty.

They score the same on compatibility.

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) DDR4-2666 SODIMM CT2K8G4SFRA266's 4/10.

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.

Typically about £68.49 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 SODIMM CT2K8G4SFRA266

5.5/10verdict: good, not the best

This is a 16GB kit of two 8GB DDR4 SODIMMs for people upgrading or repairing a laptop or compact system that Crucial lists as compatible. It suits buyers who want more capacity and a Limited Lifetime warranty rather than higher memory speed. Owners mainly mention good value and easy installation.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Corsair VENGEANCE LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18	Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 SODIMM CT2K8G4SFRA266
Speed and latency	30%	7/10	4/10
Compatibility	30%	6/10	6/10
Capacity options	15%	6/10	5/10
Reliability and warranty	15%	5/10	8/10
Fit	10%	6/10	5/10
Overall		6.2/10	5.5/10

Specifications

Spec	Corsair VENGEANCE LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18	Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 SODIMM CT2K8G4SFRA266
Type and form factor	DDR4 UDIMM, 288-pin	DDR4 SODIMM (260-pin)
Capacity	32GB (2 x 16GB)	16GB kit (2x8GB)
Speed	3600 MT/s tested (PC4-28800); SPD 2666 MHz	DDR4-2666
Latency (CL)	CL18 (full timings CL18-22-22-42)	CL19 (19-19-19)
Voltage	1.35V tested; 1.2V SPD	1.2V
XMP / EXPO profile	XMP 2.0	not listed
ECC	Non-ECC	Non-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

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) DDR4-2666 SODIMM CT2K8G4SFRA266

+ Limited Lifetime warranty listed by Crucial
+ Named HP and Dell systems on Crucial compatibility pages
+ Owners report good value and easy installation
− Only a DDR4-2666 CL19 rating is listed
− Non-ECC only

Skip it if:

Buyers who need ECC memory for a server or workstation
Anyone after faster speeds or tighter latency than DDR4-2666 CL19
Users planning several VMs who need more than 16GB

Read the full Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 SODIMM CT2K8G4SFRA266 review ›

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