Now that we have benchmarked this memory and performed a bit of overclocking, it is time to put everything into perspective. We will go over which platform this memory kit is best suited for, what XPG could improve upon to make a better product, and finish up on a positive note.

First off, let's cover system compatibility. While it seems more complicated than it has to be because of the different motherboard vendors, it is something to consider nonetheless. On Intel systems, DDR5-6000 has always been a fairly safe value, as it wasn't a major concern when DDR5 debuted in 2021 with Intel's 12th Generation processors. Since then, speeds have dramatically increased to up to DDR5-8400, but the compatibility for those extreme speeds isn't great. Combining 32 GB / 48 GB (Single-Rank) of DDR5-6000 with the current Intel platform shouldn't be a concern for the vast majority of users.

As for AMD, it can be overwhelmingly technical to determine what is the best match. However, a simple rule to follow is to combine the highest frequency possible and the lowest primary timings without changing the CPU memory controller to a 2:1 ratio. In layman's terms, DDR5-6000 is AMD "Sweet spot" for the Ryzen 7000 series. This does bring up a complaint, which could easily be resolved in future revisions. That is a lack of a secondary lower frequency EXPO / XMP profile. Regardless of meticulous planning, CPU duds exist, and so too do cheaply made motherboards that may not play nice with faster memory beyond what is "officially" supported by the CPU. Having a secondary profile (included) at a lower frequency, but still above the JEDEC DDR5-4800 baseline, gives buyers a strong incentive to pick a brand that already includes this already. It just becomes that much less stressful in the computer building process. Unfortunately, XPG currently does not include a 5600 MT/s secondary profile, which I believe is a missed opportunity.

Now let's talk about one of the major selling points of the Lancer Blade series. That is, of course, the low-profile aspect. Because DDR5 has its own power circuitry onboard, as opposed to DDR4 that was solely delivered from the motherboard, DDR5 is inherently a bit taller than its predecessors. With this height increase came more compatibility issues among air-coolers that have a strict height limit on what will fit underneath the CPU tower heatsink. That magic value is different for each air-cooler, but often it is 40 mm or less. Here we have exactly 40 mm for the RGB version, which isn't all that much less than XPG's other memory series, coming in at 43 mm for those. "Low profile" should be in the 30-35 mm range. While a few more millimeters can be removed by taking off the RGB light diffuser, by design this is not intended to be done. Simply put, 40 mm is a hard sell on the "Low Profile" aspect. This height isn't even listed on the memory packaging, either. Since the memory size dimensions aren't physically printed, it could potentially confuse buyers. This is because a non-RGB Lancer Blade version exists with a much lower height profile of 33.8 mm. Considering the naked DIMM height comes in at just 30 mm, the RGB lighting is actually what makes these taller compared to its counterpart. The Lancer Blade would have been much better sold only as non-RGB to be much more aligned with Low Profile DDR5 memory. It is however subjective to what the cutoff height is to be considered Low Profile.

Alright, so there you have it—the good, the bad and the ugly. While these conclusions are seemly negatively packed to the end every time, don't be deceived. The information here is just to give a better perspective on the production in question and what is best for you, the consumer. The takeaway here is that, while the "Low Profile" aspect is a bit misleading (RGB version), the performance is on par with what is expected of a higher-tier DDR5-6000 memory kit. AMD users will benefit the most from the memory's low CAS value and overall good primary timings. Intel users will benefit as well, but on that platform, the average frame rate is more affected by higher frequency memory. A good aspect here is that XPG has always had great Unified RGB lighting, which is always a plus, and XPG continues to deliver, though the RGB may actually be the Achilles heel when it comes to height restrictions. XPG hits the performance mark but is lacking in the details; therefore, I suggest buying with caution if the low-profile aspect is really the main objective.