G.Skill SQ
This dual-channel 16GB kit provides a straightforward capacity upgrade for older laptops with its standard 1333 MT/s speed and CL9 timings at 1.5V. The unbuffered 204-pin SO-DIMM design ensures broad compatibility with aging systems that lack modern DDR4 or DDR5 support. It is best for users reviving DDR3-era laptops for basic multitasking, web browsing, and office productivity.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong latency (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average speed (7th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202692/100
Buyers in Q1 2026 overwhelmingly praised this RAM for compatibility, performance, and value, especially in older Macs and PCs. One negative review cited quality and customer service issues, but the majority reported flawless operation.
- Works in many 2011-era Macs (MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Mini) and PCs, often exceeding official specs.
- Plug-and-play installation with immediate performance gains; many noted faster boot and multitasking.
- Excellent value for the price, with frequent mentions of low cost and lifetime warranty.
- One review reported modules failing and poor customer service, though this was isolated.
- Q2 2012100/100
Buyers in this period found the RAM a great value, easy to install, and compatible with MacBook Pro and Acer laptops, enabling upgrades.
- Plug and play installation, no issues reported.
- Great price for the performance, considered a no-brainer upgrade.
- Works well in MacBook Pro and Acer laptops, boosting performance.
- Enables extending device lifespan and future upgrades like SSD.
Based on 34 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | 16384 |
| Modules | 2 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 204 |
Performance
| Speed | 1333 |
| CAS Latency | 9 |
| Timings | 9-9-9-24 |
| Voltage | 1.5 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | G.Skill SQ | Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEAK2-64 | Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 | Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B | KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5BGUA80-60A300J | Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 S9145489 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 64GB | 64GB | 32GB | 64GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 1333 | 6400 | 6400 | 6400 | 6000 | 8200 |
| Cas Latency | CL9 | CL32 | CL32 | CL32 | CL30 | CL38 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | User Sentiment | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.Skill SQ | 7.3 | 44.5 | 66.8 | 45.2 | 89.6 | 73 |
| Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEAK2-64 Compare | 94.7 | 87.1 | 87.5 | 89.9 | 89.6 | 92.3 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 Compare | 94.7 | 87.1 | 87.5 | 89.9 | 97.2 | 97.8 |
| Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare | 94.7 | 73 | 87.5 | 70.9 | 78 | 85.6 |
| KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5BGUA80-60A300J Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 87.5 | 89.9 | 97.2 | 85.6 |
| Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 S9145489 Compare | 99.6 | 98.6 | 97.7 | 70.9 | 0 | 74.1 |
Usage Scores
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