G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM
Team Group Xtreem 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-7200 CL34 Pink
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM
Users overwhelmingly praise this G.Skill Ripjaws DDR4 SO-DIMM kit for its plug-and-play compatibility across a wide range of laptops and mini PCs, including ASUS, Dell, Lenovo, and Intel NUCs. Many highlight its stability, with several passing Memtest86 and noting zero errors. The price is frequently cited as a major advantage, offering great value for the performance. A few users mention it runs at lower speeds (e.g., 2666MHz) in some systems, but this is seen as expected and not a flaw.
Pros
- Plug-and-play compatibility
- Stable under stress tests
- Great value for money
- Easy installation
- Recognized immediately by BIOS
Cons
- May run at lower speed on some systems
- No XMP support on some laptops
- Limited to 2666MHz in certain machines
Team Group Xtreem 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-7200 CL34 Pink
This high-frequency DDR5 kit from TeamGroup receives mostly positive feedback for its performance and cooling, with many users successfully running it at advertised speeds on premium boards. However, a significant minority report stability issues, DOA units, and compatibility problems on certain motherboards, leading to a mixed but generally favorable sentiment.
Pros
- Excellent performance at high speeds
- Effective heat spreader cooling
- High-quality Hynix A-die bins
- Works well on premium boards
- Aesthetic design and colors
Cons
- Stability issues at rated speeds
- DOA units reported
- Compatibility issues with some motherboards
- PMIC voltage locked
- Price increased significantly
Scores
Specifications
| G.Skill Ripjaws | Team Group Xtreem | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 260 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 19★ | 34 |
| Timings | 19-19-19-43 | 34-42-42-84 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | 1.399999976158142 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
| Features | ||
| RGB | — | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong feature (65th percentile)
Team Group Xtreem 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-7200 CL34 Pink
- Strong speed (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong latency (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
Pricing
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM
No current pricing available
Team Group Xtreem 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-7200 CL34 Pink
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 3 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.