16GB memory - Kingston or Cruicial?

I want more memory... currently having 16GB of the brand Supertalent with cas latency 11. W1600SB8GV

Which one of these should I buy?
Crucial DDR3 SO-DIMM 1600MHz 16GB KIT - CT2KIT102464BF160B
or:
Kingston DDR3 SO-DIMM 2x8 CL11 - KVR16S11K2/16

 

To me these are identical (performance-wise), however the Crucial is listed as a 1.35V part vs. the 1.5V Kingston...

I'd go with Crucial is that information is correct.

See:
CT2KIT102464BF160B - 16GB kit (8GBx2), 204-pin SODIMM , DDR3 PC3-12800 from Crucial.com

See:
Kingston ValueRAM 16GB 2X8GB Kits DDR3-1600 CL11 Non-ECC SODIMM Dual Channel Memory

 

And supertalent is also 1,5V...


http://forum.crucial.com/t5/Standar...-35v-1-5v-Dual-Voltage-DDR3-memory/ta-p/71731

What is Dual-Voltage RAM?

Voltage refers to the power consumed by a module. In the past, most DDR3 memory voltage ranged from1.5 - 1.65v. More recently, dual 1.35/1.5 voltage modules came available at Crucial.com. While the lower voltage memory has some advantages over high voltage (namely lower power consumption), your system must support it in order to realize the benefits.
Will the dual voltage 1.35V/1.5V parts work with my original memory?

If your original installed memory is 1.5V and you are adding a dual-voltage 1.35V/1.5V module to an open DIMM slot, the dual-voltage module will operate at 1.5V, not 1.35V. In order to run at 1.35V, all installed memory modules must be dual-voltage 1.35V/1.5V and the system must support DDR3L (1.35V low voltage) to enable the module to run at 1.35V.
Which is better; 1.35V/1.5V or 1.5V?

Generally, lower voltage is optimal as it consumes less power and in turn, may generate less heat. However, it is important to note that the overall system must support DDR3L (1.35V low voltage) to enable the module to run at 1.35V. If the system does not support DDR3L (1.35V low voltage), the module will run at 1.5V.
Which one should I buy; 1.35V/1.5V or 1.5V?

Purchase whichever of memory your system supports, but keep in mind the dual-voltage module will run only run at 1.35V if your specific system supports that voltage, otherwise the memory will run at 1.5V.

 

The general idea is to buy a kit from a reputable brand. RAM is pretty much all the same for consumer notebook computers; it's hard to go wrong as long as you buy the right spec ram (e.g. DDR3-1600). I wouldn't worry about the voltages and especially not the latency/timings.

Make sure the RAM passes memtest86+ for 12-24 hours after installing. A lot of system instability is caused by bad RAM. 50% of the RAM I've bought aftermarket has been bad (required RMA). It's for that reason I now purchase all the memory I need from the notebook manufacturer instead of buying it aftermarket - the RAM they install is usually rock solid (stability-wise).