G.Skill Ripjaws
Corsair Vengeance LPX
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Ripjaws
This G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB DDR3 RAM kit is overwhelmingly praised for its compatibility across a wide range of laptops, including older MacBook Pros, ThinkPads, and Dell models. Users consistently report that it works out of the box, often exceeding manufacturer-stated maximum memory limits. The price is considered excellent for the performance, with many noting a significant speed boost over stock RAM. A single verified review reports a defective unit, but the overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Wide laptop compatibility
- Works out of the box
- Significant speed boost over stock RAM
- Often exceeds manufacturer max memory specs
Cons
- One reported defective module
- May exceed manufacturer max memory specs (potential incompatibility)
- XMP profile not detected in some systems
Corsair Vengeance LPX
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this RAM, praising its performance, value, and compatibility with various AMD and Intel platforms. Many highlight the ease of enabling XMP profiles to reach 3600MHz, and the low-profile design is a plus for compact builds. A few mention needing BIOS updates or checking motherboard QVLs, but overall it's seen as reliable and a great buy.
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Great value for money
- Easy XMP overclocking
- Low-profile design
- Compatible with AMD and Intel
Cons
- May require BIOS update
- Not on some QVL lists
- Mixing kits may fail
- No RGB lighting
Scores
Specifications
| G.Skill Ripjaws | Corsair Vengeance LPX | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR3L | DDR4★ |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 204 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 9★ | 18 |
| Timings | 9-9-9-28 | 18-22-22-42 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.350000023841858 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Not Applicable | Intel XMP 2.0 |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill Ripjaws
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong latency (78th percentile)
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
Corsair Vengeance LPX
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
Pricing
G.Skill Ripjaws offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.
