Timetec 78AP16NUSL2R8 16GB DDR3L-1600
The dual-channel 16GB kit operates at 1600 MT/s with low 1.35V power draw, providing a straightforward capacity upgrade for aging DDR3L systems. It uses Hynix ICs in a 2Rx8 configuration and is specifically validated for broad compatibility with 2011–2014 Apple MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini models. This kit is best for owners of older Apple laptops and desktops who need to extend usability with a reliable, drop-in memory replacement.
Capacity 16GB
Kit 2 x 8GB
Memory DDR3L
Speed 1600 MT/s
CAS Latency CL11
Form Factor SODIMM
48 Overall Score
Price £40
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average speed (14th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR3L |
| Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | 16384 |
| Modules | 2 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 204 |
| Rank | 2Rx8 |
Performance
| Speed | 1600 |
| CAS Latency | 11 |
| Voltage | 1.35 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| RGB | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Timetec 78AP16NUSL2R8 | Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 | G.Skill Ripjaws V Series FBA_4719692004970 | Patriot Viper Steel PVS416G320C6 | Kingston FURY Beast KF556C40BB-16 | Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2A2666C16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 32GB | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB |
| Kit | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 8GB | 1 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 8GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3L | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 1600 | 3600 | 3200 | 3200 | 5600 | 2666 |
| Cas Latency | CL11 | CL18 | CL16 | CL16 | CL40 | CL16 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | User Sentiment | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timetec 78AP16NUSL2R8 | 14.4 | 45 | 57.9 | 45.6 | 89.2 | 97.8 |
| Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 Compare | 63.6 | 73.3 | 87.6 | 71.2 | 60.1 | 85.6 |
| G.Skill Ripjaws V Series FBA_4719692004970 Compare | 53.8 | 73.3 | 87.6 | 45.6 | 77.1 | 85.6 |
| Patriot Viper Steel PVS416G320C6 Compare | 53.8 | 60.9 | 87.6 | 45.6 | 45.6 | 97.8 |
| Kingston FURY Beast KF556C40BB-16 Compare | 77.7 | 60.9 | 31.8 | 45.6 | 60.1 | 85.6 |
| Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2A2666C16 Compare | 37.9 | 73.3 | 75.2 | 45.6 | 71.3 | 97.8 |
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