Corsair Vengeance 16GB DDR5-4800 CL40 SODIMM Black

★★★★★ 4.7 (2,197)

A single 16GB DDR5-4800 SODIMM module with plug-and-play automatic speed configuration makes upgrading laptop memory straightforward, requiring only a screwdriver for most systems. Its Intel XMP 3.0 compatibility and industry-standard 262-pin form factor ensure broad compatibility across both Intel and AMD-based laptops and small-form-factor PCs. This module is best for laptop owners needing a reliable, no-hassle capacity boost for smoother multitasking and faster load times in everyday workloads.

Capacity 16GB
Kit 1 x 16GB
Memory DDR5
Speed 4800 MT/s
CAS Latency CL40
Form Factor SODIMM
Corsair Vengeance 16GB DDR5-4800 CL40 SODIMM Black ram
60 Overall Score

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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (92nd percentile) 92nd
  • Strong user sentiment (90th percentile) 90th
  • Strong speed (68th percentile) 68th

Cons

  • Below average latency (17th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (31st percentile)

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 improved over time
92/100Our AI sentiment readhigh confidence · 44 sources · Jul 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q1 '17: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '20: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '20: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '21: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '22: 4.0★ · 3 reviewsQ3 '24: 5.0★ · 4 reviewsQ4 '24: 4.6★ · 27 reviewsQ1 '25: 4.9★ · 27 reviewsQ2 '25: 4.8★ · 38 reviewsQ3 '25: 4.6★ · 36 reviewsQ4 '25: 4.7★ · 27 reviewsQ1 '26: 4.9★ · 40 reviewsQ2 '26: 4.7★ · 22 reviewsQ3 '26: 4.4★ · 9 reviews1111134272738362740229Q1 '17Q4 '20Q2 '22Q3 '24Q1 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26Q3 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews
  1. Q2 2026100/1005.0★5 reviews

    All five reviews are 5-star. Buyers report successful upgrades in Dell, Acer, HP, and Asus laptops with noticeable speed gains and no issues.

    • Works well in multiple laptop brands (Dell, Acer, HP, Asus).
    • Noticeable performance improvement after upgrade.
    • Good value for the price, cheap upgrade.
    • Easy installation, including Geek Squad service option.
  2. Q1 202692/1004.9★26 reviews

    Buyers in Q1 2026 overwhelmingly report successful plug-and-play installation, correct speed recognition, and stable performance across many laptops. A few isolated compatibility issues exist, but overall satisfaction is very high.

    • Works out of the box with correct speeds on many laptops (Dell, Lenovo, Asus, Acer, HP, Alienware, etc.).
    • Fast shipping, good packaging, and reliable service from seller.
    • Great performance for gaming, compiling, and content creation; stable and fast.
    • One report of compatibility issues with Dell XPS 15 9520; heatsink design may cause fitment problems.

Based on 238 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Speed 68
Feature 56.7
Latency 17.2
Capacity 45.2
User Sentiment 89.6
Social Proof 92.3
Affordability 31.2

Specifications

Full Specifications

Memory

Type DDR5
Form Factor SODIMM
Total Capacity 16384
Modules 1
Per Module 16384
Pins 262

Performance

Speed 4800
CAS Latency 40
Timings 40-40-40-77
Voltage 1.1

Class

ECC No
Registered No
OC Profile Intel XMP 3.0

Features

RGB No
Heat Spreader No

vs Competition

Spec Corsair Vengeance G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB F5-6000J2836G16GX2-TR5NG Kingston Fury Renegade KF564C32RWAK2-32 Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B ADATA Lancer Blade RGB AX5U6000C3016G-DTLABRBK KLEVV CRAS V KD5AGUA80-60A300G
Capacity 16GB 32GB 32GB 32GB 32GB 32GB
Kit 1 x 16GB 2 x 16GB 2 x 16GB 2 x 16GB 2 x 16GB 2 x 16GB
Memory Type DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5
Speed Mts 4800 6000 6400 6400 6000 6000
Cas Latency CL40 CL28 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
Corsair Vengeance 6856.717.245.289.692.331.2
G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB F5-6000J2836G16GX2-TR5NG Compare 87.689.697.270.877.797.813.1
Kingston Fury Renegade KF564C32RWAK2-32 Compare 94.889.687.670.889.685.718.6
Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare 94.874.987.670.877.785.727.2
ADATA Lancer Blade RGB AX5U6000C3016G-DTLABRBK Compare 87.689.687.670.8097.815.5
KLEVV CRAS V KD5AGUA80-60A300G Compare 87.689.687.670.889.685.723.9

Price

Value & Pricing

Price History

CA$240 CA$260 CA$280 CA$300 CA$320 Jun 9Jul 18 CA$260

Usage Scores

Overall (60.3)Budget (67.7)Gaming (51.2)Laptop (64)Server (25.8)Workstation (51.1)
  • Overall60.3
  • Budget67.7
  • Gaming51.2
  • Laptop64
  • Server25.8
  • Workstation51.1

A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.

Other Configurations12

VengeanceBlackCA$299VENGEANCEBlackCA$320VengeanceBlackCA$638VengeanceBlackCA$714VengeanceBlackCA$717VengeanceBlackCA$720VengeanceBlackCA$788VengeanceBlackCA$1,250VengeanceBlackCA$1,274
Show all 12 configurations
VENGEANCEBlackCA$1,700VengeanceBlackVENGEANCEBlack

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