Kingston ValueRAM 1GB DDR3 CL5 SODIMM
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB DDR4-2400 CL16 SODIMM
What Buyers Say
Kingston ValueRAM 1GB DDR3 CL5 SODIMM
This Kingston laptop memory is overwhelmingly praised by users for its ease of installation, instant system recognition, and noticeable performance improvements across a wide variety of laptops including MacBooks, Dell, Toshiba, Acer, and Lenovo. Verified buyers frequently highlight the excellent value for money compared to brand-name upgrades, with many reporting compatibility issues are virtually non-existent.
Pros
- easy installation
- instant system recognition
- noticeable performance boost
- excellent value for money
- broad compatibility across many laptops
Cons
- some find palm rest removal tricky on specific models
- no major performance gain if other components are weak
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB DDR4-2400 CL16 SODIMM
Users are extremely satisfied with this G.Skill laptop memory, praising its compatibility with various gaming laptops like ASUS ROG Strix, Lenovo Legion, and MSI GS63VR. The RAM is noted for its stable performance, good subtimings, and excellent value for money, with many reviewers being repeat customers. One user even recommends it over Corsair Vengeance for certain laptops due to better stability.
Pros
- Excellent compatibility with gaming laptops
- Stable performance with good subtimings
- Great value for money
- Reliable brand with repeat customers
- Better stability than competitors
Cons
- 64GB may be overkill for most users
Scores
Specifications
| Kingston ValueRAM | G.Skill Ripjaws | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 200 | 260 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | No data | |
| CAS Latency | 5★ | 16 |
| Timings | — | 16-16-16-39 |
| Voltage | 1.7999999523162842 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | — | Automatic overclocking |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Kingston ValueRAM 1GB DDR3 CL5 SODIMM
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong affordability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average latency (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average speed (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average capacity (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB DDR4-2400 CL16 SODIMM
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong affordability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong latency (69th percentile)
- Below average capacity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average speed (29th percentile)
Pricing
Kingston ValueRAM 1GB DDR3 CL5 SODIMM offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 53 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.
