G.Skill Aegis 8GB DDR4-3000
G.Skill
55 Overall Score
vs
Crucial 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (CT2K16G4SFRA32A)
Crucial
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Aegis 8GB DDR4-3000
No customer feedback yet
Crucial 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (CT2K16G4SFRA32A)
87 out of 100 high confidence 53 reviews
Users overwhelmingly praise this Crucial 32GB DDR4 SODIMM kit as a cost-effective, easy-to-install upgrade that noticeably boosts laptop performance, especially for multitasking and gaming. Many verified buyers report it runs at 3200MHz out of the box without XMP, and it's compatible with a wide range of laptops including Acer Nitro 5, Lenovo, Dell, and HP. A few minor complaints mention missing spec details, a faulty unit, and that it's not ideal for extreme gaming or DR memory, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Runs at 3200MHz without XMP
- Great value for money
- Noticeable performance boost
- Wide laptop compatibility
Cons
- Missing spec details
- Faulty unit reported
- Not ideal for extreme gaming
- No DR memory support
- No installation instructions included
Performance boost 15
Ease of installation 12
Value for money 10
Compatibility 9
Speed without xmp 6
Reliability 5
Scores
Budget
Laptop
Workstation
Gaming
Server
Specifications
| G.Skill Aegis | Crucial 32GB DDR4 SODIMM | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 2★ |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 260 |
| Rank | — | 1Rx8 or 2Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 16★ | 22 |
| Timings | 16-18-18-38 | 22-22-22 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill Aegis 8GB DDR4-3000
- Strong latency (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong affordability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Crucial 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (CT2K16G4SFRA32A)
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
Pricing
G.Skill Aegis 8GB DDR4-30000.614score per dollar
vs
Crucial 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (CT2K16G4SFRA32A)0.236score per dollar
G.Skill Aegis 8GB DDR4-3000 offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Crucial 32GB DDR4 SODIMM
Scores 71 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 16 specs.
