Black vs Crucial Computer RAM

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 84 products.

As of March 2026, Black averages $8.3946/GB across 7 products while Crucial averages $12.4314/GB across 77 products on BuyPerUnit. Black offers 32% better value per gigabyte for computer ram.

Black

Better Value

Avg $/GB$8.3946

Best $/GB$8.0467

Price Range$8.0467 – $8.8119

Products7

Cheapest Product

Black Diamond Memory 64GB (2 x 32GB) 260-Pin DDR4 SO-DIMM DDR4 2666 (PC4 21300) Laptop Memory Model BD32GX22666MQN28

64GB · $514.99 · newegg

Crucial

Avg $/GB$12.4314

Best $/GB$2.4994

Price Range$2.4994 – $23.6534

Products77

Cheapest Product

16GB RAM Replacement for Crucial CT204872BB1067Q DDR3 1066MHz PC3-8500 ECC RDIMM 4Rx4 Server Memory

16GB · $39.99 · newegg

Top Products Compared

Rank	Brand	Product	Capacity	$/GB	Price	Retailer
1	Black	Black Diamond Memory 64GB (2 x 32GB) 260-Pin DDR4 SO-DIMM DDR4 2666 (PC4 21300) Laptop Memory Model BD32GX22666MQN28	64GB	$8.0467	$514.99	newegg
1	Crucial	16GB RAM Replacement for Crucial CT204872BB1067Q DDR3 1066MHz PC3-8500 ECC RDIMM 4Rx4 Server Memory	16GB	$2.4994	$39.99	newegg
2	Black	Black Diamond Memory 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 2133 (PC4 17000) Desktop Memory Model BD16GX22133MQ25	32GB	$8.2497	$263.99	newegg
2	Crucial	16GB RAM Replacement for Crucial CT16G3ERSDD4186D, CT16G3R186DM DDR3 1866MHz PC3-14900 ECC RDIMM 2Rx4 Server Memory	16GB	$2.4994	$39.99	newegg
3	Black	Black Diamond Memory 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600) Desktop Memory Model BD16GX23200MQ25	32GB	$8.2809	$264.99	newegg
3	Crucial	16GB RAM Replacement for Crucial CT204872BB160B DDR3 1600MHz PC3-12800 ECC RDIMM 2Rx4 Server Memory	16GB	$2.4994	$39.99	newegg
4	Black	Black Diamond Memory 16GB 260-Pin DDR4 SO-DIMM DDR4 2133 (PC4 17000) Laptop Memory Model BD16G2133MQN25	16GB	$8.3744	$133.99	newegg
4	Crucial	8GB RAM Replacement for Crucial BLS4KIT8G3D1609DS1S00, BLS8G3D1609DS1S00, BLS8G3D169DS3, BLT2KIT8G3D1608DT1TX0, BLT2KIT8G3D1608DT2TXRG DDR3...	8GB	$3.2487	$25.99	newegg
5	Black	Black Diamond Memory 16GB 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 2400 (PC4 19200) Desktop Memory Model BD16G2400MQ25	16GB	$8.3744	$133.99	newegg
5	Crucial	8GB RAM Replacement for Crucial BLT8G3D1869DT1TX0 DDR3 1866MHz PC3-14900 DIMM 2Rx8 Desktop Memory	8GB	$3.2487	$25.99	newegg

Which Should You Buy?

Based on current pricing data, Black offers better overall value for computer ram at an average of $8.3946/GB compared to Crucial's $12.4314/GB — that's roughly 32% less per gigabyte.

Black's best deal is the Black Diamond Memory 64GB (2 x 32GB) 260-Pin DDR4 SO-DIMM DDR4 2666 (PC4 21300) Laptop Memory Model BD32GX22666MQN28 (64GB) at $8.0467/GB, while Crucial's cheapest option is the 16GB RAM Replacement for Crucial CT204872BB1067Q DDR3 1066MHz PC3-8500 ECC RDIMM 4Rx4 Server Memory (16GB) at $2.4994/GB.

However, price per GB isn't everything — consider factors like warranty, performance specs, and your specific capacity needs. Check individual product pages for detailed specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Black or Crucial cheaper per GB for computer ram?

As of March 2026, Black averages $8.3946/GB compared to Crucial at $12.4314/GB. Black is approximately 32% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

How many Black and Crucial computer ram does BuyPerUnit track?

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 7 Black products and 77 Crucial products in the computer ram category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.

What is the cheapest Black computer ram per GB?

The cheapest Black option is the Black Diamond Memory 64GB (2 x 32GB) 260-Pin DDR4 SO-DIMM DDR4 2666 (PC4 21300) Laptop Memory Model BD32GX22666MQN28 at $8.0467/GB ($514.99 for 64GB).

What is the cheapest Crucial computer ram per GB?

The cheapest Crucial option is the 16GB RAM Replacement for Crucial CT204872BB1067Q DDR3 1066MHz PC3-8500 ECC RDIMM 4Rx4 Server Memory at $2.4994/GB ($39.99 for 16GB).

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