OWC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (OWC3S2D41R8032P)
OWC
57 Overall Score
vs
Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32
Lexar
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
OWC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (OWC3S2D41R8032P)
No customer feedback yet
Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
Users are very satisfied with this RAM kit, praising its speed, stability, and value for money, especially when purchased before recent price hikes. The RGB lighting is noted as a nice touch, though not overly bright. A few concerns include receiving an opened or refurbished unit and compatibility issues when populating all four slots at high frequencies.
Pros
- Fast and stable performance
- Great value for money
- Easy EXPO/XMP setup
- Nice RGB lighting
- Good packaging and delivery
Cons
- Received opened/refurbished unit
- Quad-channel frequency limitation
- RGB not very bright
- Overpriced due to market
Performance speed 6
Value for money 5
Ease of setup 3
Rgb lighting 3
Packaging delivery 3
Product condition 1
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Specifications
| OWC 32GB DDR4 SODIMM | Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 260 | 288 |
| Rank | 1Rx8 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 22★ | 32 |
| Timings | — | 32-38-38-76 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | 1.399999976158142 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | — | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
OWC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (OWC3S2D41R8032P)
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
OWC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (OWC3S2D41R8032P)0.287score per dollar
vs
Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL320.095score per dollar
OWC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (OWC3S2D41R8032P) offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB
Scores 84 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 16 specs.
