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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average speed (14th percentile)
What owners think
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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 | Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro SL CMH16GX4M2E3200C16 | Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 | G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-3200C16D-16GTZR | Kingston FURY Impact KF432S20IB/16 | Patriot Viper Steel PVS416G320C6K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 16GB | 32GB | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB |
| Kit | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 8GB | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 8GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3L | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 1600 | 3200 | 3600 | 3200 | 3200 | 3200 |
| Cas Latency | CL11 | CL16 | CL18 | CL16 | CL20 | CL16 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | SODIMM | 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 |
| Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro SL CMH16GX4M2E3200C16 Compare | 53.8 | 87.4 | 87.6 | 45.6 | 77.1 | 97.8 |
| Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 Compare | 63.6 | 73.3 | 87.6 | 71.2 | 60.1 | 85.6 |
| G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-3200C16D-16GTZR Compare | 53.8 | 87.4 | 87.6 | 45.6 | 77.1 | 92.3 |
| Kingston FURY Impact KF432S20IB/16 Compare | 53.8 | 60.9 | 73.2 | 45.6 | 77.1 | 97.8 |
| Patriot Viper Steel PVS416G320C6K Compare | 53.8 | 73.3 | 87.6 | 45.6 | 0 | 92.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From €60
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Usage Scores
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