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$141.52$17.69/GB

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Price is near its tracked low of $124.99 โ€” in the bottom 20% of its recorded range. ยท $17.69/GB

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Kingston 8GB 4800MHz DDR5 RAM โ€” Kingston Technology Fury Impact 8GB 4800MT/s DDR5 CL38 SODIMM XMP Ready Laptop Memory Single Module KF548S38IB-8, Black

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Kingston Technology Fury Impact 8GB 4800MT/s DDR5 CL38 SODIMM XMP Ready Laptop Memory Single Module KF548S38IB-8, Black

This Kingston 8GB 4800MHz DDR5 SO-DIMM laptop kit is $141.52 ($17.69/GB), near its tracked low. In stock on Amazon. Fits Laptop โ€” DDR5 SO-DIMM.

DDR58GB4800MHzCL384.6โ˜… (658)

At a Glance

Strengths

  • 4.6โ˜… average customer rating (658 reviews)
  • Price near its tracked low of $124.99
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty from Kingston

Limitations

  • 6% above the 8GB DDR5 peer median $/GB
  • Single-stick configuration โ€” runs in single-channel mode unless paired with another stick

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

Specifications

Catalog data as of 28 Aug 2026, 06:40 UTC

Memory TypeDDR generation (DDR4 vs DDR5) ยท guide
DDR5
CapacityTotal kit memory size ยท guide
8GB
Kit Configโš  Single stick โ€” runs in single-channel mode. Buy 2ร— for dual-channel performance.
SpeedFrequency in MT/s or MHz ยท guide
4800MHz
CAS LatencyClock cycles response delay ยท guide
CL38
True LatencyAbsolute nanosecond latency
15.83 ns(High latency)= (38 ร— 2000) รท 4800
Form FactorDIMM (Desktop) vs SO-DIMM (Laptop) ยท guide
SO-DIMM
ASIN
B09T9CBQ5V

Spotted a wrong price or spec? Report a data correction ยท How we verify data

Specs & prices refreshed 28 Aug 2026, 06:40 UTC. Verify on Amazon at checkout.

Price History

Updated daily โ€” track price trends over time

Current

$141.52

101d Low

$124.99

101d High

$340.99

101d Avg

$195.27

Deal score

55/100

vs this kit's history

Current price is 0.6ฯƒ below the tracked average of $195.27 - within a normal band for this ASIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kingston 8GB 4800MHz DDR5 compatible with my motherboard?

This module is compatible with Laptop โ€” DDR5 SO-DIMM. Always verify with your motherboard's QVL (Qualified Vendor List) before purchasing, as compatibility can vary by board revision.

Is this DDR5 module a good deal right now?

Yes โ€” Price is near its tracked low of $124.99 โ€” in the bottom 20% of its recorded range. At $141.52 ($17.69/GB). Prices are updated daily from Amazon.

What is 4800MHz RAM used for?

DDR5 RAM is required for AMD AM5 (Ryzen 7000/9000) and Intel LGA1851 (Core Ultra 200S) platforms. It offers higher bandwidth than DDR4, making it beneficial for content creation, gaming on modern platforms, and AI workloads. 4800MHz is a high-performance DDR5 speed tier.

How does Kingston RAM compare to other brands?

Kingston has 191 modules tracked with an average customer rating of 4.5โ˜…. 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?

8GB 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 8GB stick and a matched multi-stick kit?

A single 8GB stick runs in single-channel mode. A matched 2ร—4GB kit of the same total capacity enables dual-channel mode, doubling memory bandwidth and typically improving real-world performance by 10โ€“30%. For best results, buy RAM in matched kits.

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Compatibility & buying details

Use cases, platforms, motherboard notes, upgrade math, and analyst notes

Is This RAM Right for You?

Based on 8GB DDR5 SO-DIMM specifications.

Gamingโœ“ Good fit

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

Office / Schoolโœ“ Good fit

8GB handles basic office tasks โ€” may slow with many tabs open

Content Creationโœ• Not suited

8GB 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.

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Chief Analyst Verdict

Limited Entry-Level Capacity

Validated by C.R. Vinoth Kumar ยท Founder & Senior Editor

8GB of total memory is extremely marginal in 2026. Windows 11 uses 3-4GB at idle, leaving very little headroom for multitasking or gaming. We highly recommend upgrading to at least 16GB, or 32GB to prevent page-file stutters.

Price Range

Tracked low

$124.99

Current

$141.52

Tracked high

$340.99

โœ“ Near tracked low

Speed Ranking

Top 75%

4800MHz ranks in the top 75% of all DDR5 speeds tracked (1,689 modules).

SlowestFastest

About Kingston

4.5โ˜…

avg rating

191

products tracked

Browse all Kingston RAM pricesLimited Lifetime Warranty

Compatible Platforms

Laptop โ€” DDR5 SO-DIMM

Always verify with your motherboard's QVL before purchasing.

DDR5 Price by Capacity

Average $/GB across all DDR5 modules in the database

CapacityAvg $/GB
8GBThis product$16.93/GB
16GB$16.87/GB
32GB$17.81/GB
64GB$18.70/GB
128GB$32.02/GB

Upgrade Cost Calculator

How much more (or less) would you spend to step up or down in capacity? Prices shown are the cheapest available DDR5 SO-DIMM in each tier today.

Current

8GB

$141.52$17.69/GB

Step up

16GB

$189.97$11.87/GB+$48.45 moreSee cheapest 16GB

Prices are the lowest available in each tier from our daily database โ€” verify on Amazon before purchasing. Only DDR5 SO-DIMM modules compared.

Also available from Kingston

Same brand, different configurations

Kingston

Kingston FURY Impact 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MT/s CL38 DDR5 SODIMM | Intel XMP 3.0 | Plug N Play | Laptop Memory | Kit of 2 | KF564S38IBK2-32

DDR532GB (2x16)6400MHz
$659.99

Kingston

Kingston FURY Impact 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MT/s CL38 DDR5 SODIMM | Intel XMP 3.0 | Plug N Play | Laptop Memory | Kit of 2 | KF560S38IBK2-32

DDR532GB (2x16)6000MHz
$629.99

Kingston

Kingston 16GB DDR5 SDRAM Memory Module

DDR516GB
$309.39

Kingston

Kingston FURY Impact 16GB 6400MT/s CL38 DDR5 SODIMM | Intel XMP 3.0 | Plug N Play | Laptop Memory | Single Module | KF564S38IB-16

DDR516GB
$282.65

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Reviewed by C.R. Vinoth Kumar

Editor & Founder

Vinoth is an InfoSec consultant, independent technical blogger, and the developer of RAM Prices, with 12+ years in IT. He reviews buying guides and maintains the site's automated checks for price per GB, specification confidence, availability, and AMD/Intel platform compatibility. See the methodology for the exact ranking rules and limitations.

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