Kingston Impact 16GB DDR4-2666 CL15 SODIMM Black

★★★★★ 5.0 (16)

Running at 2666 MT/s with tight CL15 timings, this 16GB DDR4 SODIMM module delivers low-latency performance for Intel 100 and 200 Series chipset laptops. Its Plug N Play automatic overclocking and Intel XMP readiness simplify setup without manual BIOS tuning, backed by 100% factory testing at rated speed. This single-rank stick is best for laptop upgraders seeking a reliable, hassle-free capacity boost for everyday multitasking and light gaming.

Capacity 16GB
Kit 1 x 16GB
Memory DDR4
Speed 2666 MT/s
CAS Latency CL15
Form Factor SODIMM
Kingston Impact 16GB DDR4-2666 CL15 SODIMM Black ram
59 Overall Score

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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong user sentiment (97th percentile) 97th
  • Strong latency (78th percentile) 78th
  • Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th

Cons

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has held steady over time
95/100Our AI sentiment read▲3low confidence · 8 sources · Nov 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q1 '19: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '19: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '20: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '20: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '20: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '20: 5.0★ · 2 reviews112112Q1 '19Q2 '19Q1 '20Q2 '20Q3 '20Q4 '20
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Speed 37.6
Feature 56.7
Latency 78
Capacity 45.2
User Sentiment 97.1
Social Proof 65.9
Affordability 38.8

Specifications

Full Specifications

Memory

Type DDR4
Form Factor SODIMM
Total Capacity 16384
Modules 1
Per Module 16384
Pins 260

Performance

Speed 2666
CAS Latency 15
Timings 15-17-17
Voltage 1.2

Class

ECC No
Registered No
OC Profile Intel XMP

Features

RGB No
Heat Spreader No

vs Competition

Spec Kingston Impact G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series F5-6000J2636H32GX2-TR5NG Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5KGUD80-60A300G-BLACK ADATA Lancer Blade RGB AX5U6000C3016G-DTLABRBK
Capacity 16GB 64GB 64GB 32GB 64GB 32GB
Kit 1 x 16GB 2 x 32GB 2 x 32GB 2 x 16GB 2 x 32GB 2 x 16GB
Memory Type DDR4 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5
Speed Mts 2666 6000 6400 6400 6000 6000
Cas Latency CL15 CL26 CL32 CL32 CL30 CL30
Form Factor SODIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM
Ecc false false false false false false
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product SpeedFeatureLatencyCapacityUser SentimentSocial ProofAffordability
Kingston Impact 37.656.77845.297.165.938.8
G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series F5-6000J2636H32GX2-TR5NG Compare 87.689.69989.889.474.32.8
Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 Compare 94.889.687.689.897.197.96.7
Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare 94.874.887.670.777.785.727.2
KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5KGUD80-60A300G-BLACK Compare 87.689.687.689.897.185.79.3
ADATA Lancer Blade RGB AX5U6000C3016G-DTLABRBK Compare 87.689.687.670.7097.915.4

Usage Scores

Overall (58.6)Budget (67.1)Gaming (50.5)Laptop (64.7)Server (24.1)Workstation (46.5)
  • Overall58.6
  • Budget67.1
  • Gaming50.5
  • Laptop64.7
  • Server24.1
  • Workstation46.5

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