Memory capacity & speed for MBP 8.1?

I am a little confused. I want to put 16GB in my early 2011 MBP, which the OWC says it can take.
I downloaded Crucial's memory scanner and it says my MBP 8.1 can take 2x8gb of DDR3-10600.
But then I go to OWC and they say I can put 2x8GB DDR3L-1600 in it. OWC also describes my 2.3GHZ i5 as a 2012, but it is definitely an early 2011.
Who is right? What is the fastest memory this model will take as 2x8GB.
PS: I am a recent Mac convert and am in love with my Macs (2 of them).
Thanks so much in advance.

First, you are looking at the correct vendors and you can trust the memory they sell once you have resolved which model Mac you have.
Look at the following to confirm the season, year, and model identifier for your Mac.
 > About This Mac > More Info.
Note the season and year.
> System Report > Model Identifier:
Both sites have a live chat lines available if you have additional questions.

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