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Two green DDR5 SODIMM modules, 262-pin, no heat spreader

OWC

OWC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 262-pin SODIMM laptop RAM

SKU CH-A55Y-72CK7

Dual-channel 16 GB DDR5 5600 CL46 SODIMM kit for laptops, all-in-ones and NAS at 1.1 V

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR5 5600 (PC5 44800)
  • CAS latency46
  • Rated voltage1.1 V
  • Buffer typeUnbuffered
  • Kit configurationDual Channel Kit
  • 16 GB dual-channel kit for smoother multitasking
  • DDR5 5600 MT/s speed with CL46 latency
  • 1 V low-voltage operation reduces power draw
  • 262-pin SODIMM fits laptops, all-in-ones and NAS units
  • JEDEC and RoHS compliant for warranty-safe upgrades

16 GB DDR5 5600 SODIMM kit

This 16 GB kit contains two 8 GB DDR5 5600 CL46 SODIMM modules. It is built for laptops, all-in-one PCs and NAS units that accept 262-pin DDR5 memory. The dual-channel configuration helps multitasking and larger workloads.

JEDEC 1.1 V operation

The modules run at the standard 1.1 V defined by JEDEC, so they draw no more power than the factory memory they replace. Without a heat spreader they rely on the system's own airflow, keeping thermals and noise unchanged in normal use.

Unbuffered non-ECC 262-pin layout

The sticks are unbuffered and non-ECC, matching the slot layout of most consumer notebooks and compact NAS devices. The 262-pin edge connector fits directly into standard DDR5 SODIMM sockets, making the upgrade a straightforward DIY task. Systems that require registered or ECC memory cannot use this kit.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Laptop RAM, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $297.99
Pricier than about 85% of the 2,079 comparable items (median $70.99).
Total capacity 16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Typical for this category: the median of 1,886 items is 16 GB.
CAS latency 46
Higher than about 94% of the 70 comparable items (median 40).
Price per GB $18.62 per GB
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,886 comparable items (median $5.94 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameOWC
Part number5S6D51R8016P
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product type262-Pin DDR5 Non-ECC SODIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR5 5600 (PC5 44800)
Memory
CAS latency46
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Kit configurationDual Channel Kit
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.1 V
Compatibility
Recommended forLaptops, All-in-One Systems, and NAS Systems

Questions about this item

How do I install the 262-pin SODIMM modules, and what step do people often miss?

Align the notch on each 8 GB stick with the slot key, press firmly until the side clips snap shut, then verify in BIOS that both channels show 5600 MT/s CL46 at 1.1 V.

What maintenance or replacement will this 16 GB kit need later?

No periodic maintenance is required; the modules are solid-state and rated for the system lifetime, so replacement only occurs if a stick fails or you exceed the 16 GB capacity.

What limit appears first under sustained heavy workloads?

The hard ceiling is the 16 GB total capacity — once the OS exhausts physical RAM it swaps to storage, which is far slower than the 5600 MT/s DDR5 throughput.

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