OWC 4GB DDR3L-1600 CL11 SODIMM (OWC1600DDR3S4GB)
The 1.35V low-voltage operation and JEDEC compliance make this a reliable, drop-in upgrade for extending the life of aging systems. It is specifically validated for 2011-2015 iMacs and 2011-2012 MacBook Pro models, ensuring a warranty-safe fit without compatibility guesswork. This module is best for users needing to revive a sluggish older Mac or PC laptop for basic multitasking and web browsing.
Capacity 4GB
Kit 1 x 4GB
Memory DDR3L
Speed 1600 MT/s
CAS Latency CL11
Form Factor SODIMM
23 Overall Score
Price $26
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (92nd percentile) 92nd
Cons
- Below average capacity (9th percentile)
- Below average speed (14th percentile)
- Below average feature (18th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR3L |
| Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | 4096 |
| Modules | 1 |
| Per Module | 4096 |
| Pins | 204 |
Performance
| Speed | 1600 |
| CAS Latency | 11 |
| Voltage | 1.35 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | OWC 4GB DDR3L SODIMM | Kingston Fury Impact KF432S20IB/8 | Timetec 76 | Netac Shadow III White | Team Group Elite TED48G3200C22-S01 | Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4GB | 8GB | 16GB | 32GB | 8GB | 16GB |
| Kit | 1 x 4GB | 1 x 8GB | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB | 1 x 8GB | 1 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3L | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 1600 | 3200 | 3200 | 3200 | 3200 | 3200 |
| Cas Latency | CL11 | CL20 | CL22 | CL16 | CL22 | CL22 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | SODIMM | SODIMM | UDIMM | SODIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OWC 4GB DDR3L SODIMM | 13.8 | 18.2 | 57.5 | 9 | 92 |
| Kingston Fury Impact KF432S20IB/8 Compare | 53.7 | 61.7 | 73.1 | 22.7 | 73.5 |
| Timetec 76 Compare | 53.7 | 45.1 | 57.5 | 45.2 | 73.5 |
| Netac Shadow III White Compare | 53.7 | 74.9 | 87.6 | 70.8 | 81.6 |
| Team Group Elite TED48G3200C22-S01 Compare | 53.7 | 56.8 | 57.5 | 22.7 | 84.7 |
| Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A Compare | 53.7 | 56.8 | 57.5 | 45.2 | 68.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $26
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Usage Scores
- Overall23.3
- Budget64.5
- Gaming19.2
- Laptop30.3
- Server8.1
- Workstation15.4
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