Crucial 16GB DDR4 RAM
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- 260
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- More reviewed than 88%
A straightforward single-stick RAM upgrade for laptops with an accessible slot, though it's worth confirming fit with Crucial's own compatibility tool first.
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How it ranks among the 16 memory we track
4.8★ across 17,100 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
17,100 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
500+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
Upgrading a laptop's multitasking headroom is the point of this single 16GB DDR4 module from Crucial, which runs at 3200MHz and drops to 2933 or 2666MHz on slower controllers. It's a 260-pin SODIMM, the laptop form factor, not a desktop stick.
This is a single-module upgrade, not a kit, so anyone wanting dual-channel speed needs to check whether the laptop already has a second stick installed or buy two. Crucial lists compatibility guidance through its own System Scanner and Upgrade Selector tools rather than a fixed list of laptop models, which is a more reliable way to confirm fit than reading the title alone. The listing's reference to 13th Gen Intel Core and Ryzen 7000 support is about protocol compatibility, not a guarantee that any specific laptop has an accessible SODIMM slot.
- 16gb ddr4 sodimm, 260-pin, laptop form factor
- 3200mhz with cl22 latency, pc4-25600
- Non-ecc, 1.2v, 1rx8 or 2rx8 configuration
- Compatibility check via crucial system scanner
Who it's for
A laptop with a free or swappable SODIMM slot and a need for more multitasking headroom is the right fit here, not a desktop build, since this is the laptop form factor rather than a desktop DIMM. Someone whose laptop has soldered, non-upgradable memory gets no benefit from this module.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Runs at 3200mhz with fallback to 2933 or 2666mhz
- Crucial's scanner and selector tools confirm exact fit before buying
- Backed by micron manufacturing
- Sold as a single module, not a matched dual-channel pair
- No benefit on a laptop with soldered, non-upgradable memory
Performance notes
The module runs at 3200MHz with CL22 latency (PC4-25600) at 1.2V, and can also run at 2933MHz or 2666MHz depending on what the laptop's memory controller supports. It ships as a 260-pin SODIMM in either 1Rx8 or 2Rx8 configuration and is non-ECC, matching standard consumer laptop boards rather than workstation ECC memory.
Specifications
| Brand | Crucial |
|---|---|
| Model | CT16G4SFRA32A |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.3 ounces |
| RAM Size | 16 GB |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Memory Speed | 3200 MHz |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 1.2 volts |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pins | 260 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 409600 megabytes_per_second |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Memory Generation | DDR4 |
| Mfr Part Number | CT16G4SFRA32A |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR4 |
| Additional Features | Non-ECC;DDR4 |
| Column Address Strobe Latency | 22 |
| Item Type Name | DDR4 DRAM Memory |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in memory.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crucial 16GB DDR4 RAMThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 17,100 | 4.7 / 5 |
| CORSAIR Vengeance RGB DDR5 RAM 32GBCORSAIR | 4.8 / 5 | 4,100 | 4.7 / 5 |
| G.SKILL RipjawsV Series DDR4 RAMG.SKILL | 4.8 / 5 | 5,800 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Timetec 16GB KIT(2x8GB) DDR3L/DDR3 1600MHz(DDR3L-1600) PC3L-12800 Non-ECC Unbuffered…Timetec | 4.7 / 5 | 9,500 | 4.5 / 5 |
| TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z DDR4 DRAM 16GB KitTEAMGROUP | 4.8 / 5 | 1,700 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Crucial CT16G4SFRA32A
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Crucial CT16G4SFRA32A a single stick or a kit?
It's a single 16GB module, so a laptop needing dual-channel memory would need a second matching stick.
What speeds does this Crucial DDR4 module support?
It runs at 3200MHz with CL22 latency, and can also operate at 2933MHz or 2666MHz depending on the laptop's memory controller.
How do I know if this RAM fits my laptop?
Crucial recommends running its System Scanner or Upgrade Selector tool to confirm the laptop supports a 260-pin DDR4 SODIMM before buying.