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Kingston 4GB 1600MHz  RAM module โ€” Kingston 4GB 1600MHZ Low Voltage SODIMM (KCP3L16SS8/4)

Kingston

Kingston 4GB 1600MHZ Low Voltage SODIMM (KCP3L16SS8/4)

4GB1600MHzSO-DIMM
4.6(1 reviews)

Current price

$19.09$4.77/GB

As of May 30, 2026 ยท Verify on Amazon ยท Price subject to change

$/GB vs market avg

54% below avg
This product$4.77/GB
$4.77
market avg$10.28/GB
$10.28

Deal score

89/100

At $4.77/GB โ€” 54% below the RAM market average.

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Price is near its tracked high of $19.09 โ€” in the top 25% of its recorded range. Prices may fall.

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At a Glance

Strengths

  • 54% below the overall RAM market average $/GB
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty from Kingston

Limitations

  • Limited review data โ€” only 1 Amazon reviews
  • Price near its tracked high of $19.09
  • Availability unconfirmed โ€” may be out of stock or delisted

All points are derived from price data, customer ratings, and product specifications โ€” not editorial opinion. Updated daily.

Is This RAM Right for You?

Based on 4GB RAM SO-DIMM specifications.

Gamingโœ“ Good fit

Laptop RAM โ€” suitable for gaming laptops with compatible slots

Office / Schoolโš  Tight

4GB is below the recommended minimum for comfortable everyday use

Content Creationโœ• Not suited

4GB is insufficient for video editing or 3D rendering workloads

Server / NASโœ• Not suited

SO-DIMM laptop RAM is not used in servers โ€” servers require DIMM or RDIMM modules

Laptop Upgradeโœ“ Ideal

SO-DIMM form factor โ€” correct type for laptop memory upgrades. Verify your laptop has an accessible slot.

Verdicts based on capacity, form factor, and ECC specifications โ€” not editorial opinion. Capacity recommendations reflect 2026 software requirements.

Price History

Updated daily โ€” track price trends over time

Current

$19.09

37d Low

$17.49

37d High

$19.09

37d Avg

$18.96

Price Range

Tracked low

$17.49

Current

$19.09

Tracked high

$19.09

Near tracked high

About Kingston

4.6โ˜…

avg rating

164

products tracked

Browse all Kingston RAMLimited Lifetime Warranty

Z-Score Deviation

B

Fair / Average Price

Deviation: 0.30ฯƒ

This product is currently priced within normal historical margins.

Avg: $18.96StdDev: ยฑ$0.44

Specifications

CapacityTotal kit memory size ยท guide
4GB
SpeedFrequency in MT/s or MHz ยท guide
1600MHz
Form FactorDIMM (Desktop) vs SO-DIMM (Laptop) ยท guide
SO-DIMM
ASIN
B01B5SKIR0

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Price by Capacity

Average $/GB across all modules in the database

CapacityAvg $/GB
4GBThis product$5.59/GB
8GB$3.72/GB
16GB$17.79/GB
32GB$7.30/GB

Also available from Kingston

Same brand, different configurations

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Kingston KCP316SD8/8 8gb 1600mhz Sodimm Mem

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Kingston KCP3L16SD8/8 8gb 1600mhz Low Voltage Sodimm Mem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kingston 4GB 1600MHz compatible with my motherboard?

Compatibility depends on your motherboard's supported memory type (DDR4/DDR5), speed, and capacity. Check your motherboard manufacturer's QVL list to confirm this module is validated for your specific board.

Is this RAM module a good deal right now?

At $4.77/GB, this module is 54% below the overall RAM market average $/GB across all capacities. Deal score: 89/100. Check the price history chart above to see how the price has moved recently. Prices are updated daily from Amazon.

What is 1600MHz RAM used for?

This RAM module is designed for laptop and mobile systems using SO-DIMM slots. Check your system's specifications to confirm compatibility before purchasing.

How does Kingston RAM compare to other brands?

Kingston has 164 modules tracked with an average customer rating of 4.6โ˜…. This specific module is 54% below the overall undefined market average $/GB. Browse all Kingston modules or use the comparison tool to see how it stacks up against Corsair, G.Skill, Kingston, and Crucial.

Is 16GB of RAM enough for gaming in 2026?

4GB is below the 16GB minimum recommended for gaming in 2026. Most modern AAA titles require 12โ€“16GB. Consider upgrading to at least 16GB for a smooth gaming experience.

What is the difference between a single 4GB stick and a 2ร—2GB kit?

A single 4GB stick runs in single-channel mode, using only one memory channel. A 2ร—2GB kit of the same total capacity runs in dual-channel mode, doubling memory bandwidth and improving real-world performance by 10โ€“30%. For best performance, always buy RAM in matched pairs.

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Expertly Curated by C.R. Vinoth Kumar

Lead Hardware Analyst

C.R. Vinoth Kumar is a senior systems systems engineer and memory hardware architect with over 12 years of experience benchmarking computer components, building performance virtualization servers, and assembling local LLM inference rigs. Every memory module tracked in our database is mathematically checked using custom telemetry to isolate nanosecond CAS latency bounds, price-per-gigabyte market averages, and Ryzen/Intel platform pairings.

$19.09$4.77/GB
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