Kingston
Kingston 16GB DDR5 SDRAM Memory Module
Current price
$255.83$15.99/GBAs of May 30, 2026 ยท Verify on Amazon ยท Price subject to change
$/GB vs DDR5 market avg
56% above avgAt $15.99/GB โ DDR5 market rate.
Consider waiting
Price is near its tracked high of $255.83 โ in the top 25% of its recorded range. Prices may fall.
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At a Glance
Strengths
- Limited Lifetime Warranty from Kingston
Limitations
- 56% above the overall DDR5 market average $/GB
- Limited review data โ only 20 Amazon reviews
- Price near its tracked high of $255.83
- 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 16GB DDR5 SO-DIMM specifications.
Laptop RAM โ suitable for gaming laptops with compatible slots
16GB handles office apps, video calls, and multiple browser tabs comfortably
16GB works for 1080p editing with proxy workflows โ 4K editing may require 32GB
SO-DIMM laptop RAM is not used in servers โ servers require DIMM or RDIMM modules
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
$255.83
38d Low
$255.08
38d High
$255.83
38d Avg
$255.67
Price Range
Tracked low
$255.08Current
$255.83Tracked high
$255.83Near tracked high
Z-Score Deviation
Fair / Average Price
Deviation: 0.52ฯ
This product is currently priced within normal historical margins.
Specifications
Memory TypeDDR generation (DDR4 vs DDR5) ยท guide | DDR5 |
CapacityTotal kit memory size ยท guide | 16GB |
| Kit Config | โ Single stick โ runs in single-channel mode. Buy 2ร for dual-channel performance. |
Form FactorDIMM (Desktop) vs SO-DIMM (Laptop) ยท guide | SO-DIMM |
ASIN | B0BXB88KNK |
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Compatible Platforms
Always verify with your motherboard's QVL before purchasing.
Cheaper Alternatives
Same 16GB DDR5 โ lower $/GB than this product
Samsung
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A-Tech
A-Tech 16GB DDR5 5600MHz PC5-44800 CL46 SODIMM 1.1V Non-ECC Unbuffered SO-DIMM 262-Pin Laptop Computer RAM Memory Upgrade Module18% cheaper/GB
Crucial
Crucial 16GB DDR5 RAM, 5600MHz (or 5200MHz or 4800MHz) Laptop Memory, SODIMM 262-Pin, Compatible with 13th Gen Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 7000 - CT16G56C46S518% cheaper/GB
Ranked by lowest $/GB. Same 16GB DDR5 SO-DIMM only. Prices updated daily.
DDR5 Price by Capacity
Average $/GB across all DDR5 modules in the database
| Capacity | Avg $/GB |
|---|---|
| 8GB | $17.28/GB |
| 16GBThis product | $18.93/GB |
| 32GB | $17.28/GB |
| 64GB | $13.71/GB |
| 128GB | $3.27/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
16GB
$255.83$15.99/GBPrices are the lowest available in each tier from our daily database โ verify on Amazon before purchasing. Only DDR5 SO-DIMM modules compared.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kingston 16GB 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?
At $255.83 ($15.99/GB), this module is priced near the DDR5 market average. Check the price history chart above to see if prices have been trending up or down recently.
What is DDR5 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.
How does Kingston RAM compare to other brands?
Kingston has 164 modules tracked with an average customer rating of 4.6โ . 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?
16GB is the minimum recommended for gaming in 2026. Most AAA titles use 12โ16GB alongside Discord and a browser. 32GB is the sweet spot if you also stream, record, or run VMs.
What is the difference between a single 16GB stick and a 2ร8GB kit?
A single 16GB stick runs in single-channel mode, using only one memory channel. A 2ร8GB kit of the same total capacity runs in dual-channel mode, doubling memory bandwidth and improving real-world performance by 10โ30%. For best performance, always buy RAM in matched pairs.
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Expertly Curated by C.R. Vinoth Kumar
Lead Hardware AnalystC.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.
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