G.Skill SQ
This dual-channel 16GB kit provides a straightforward capacity upgrade for older laptops with its standard 1333 MT/s speed and CL9 timings at 1.5V. The unbuffered 204-pin SO-DIMM design ensures broad compatibility with aging systems that lack modern DDR4 or DDR5 support. It is best for users reviving DDR3-era laptops for basic multitasking, web browsing, and office productivity.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong latency (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average speed (7th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202692/100
Buyers in Q1 2026 overwhelmingly praised this RAM for compatibility, performance, and value, especially in older Macs and PCs. One negative review cited quality and customer service issues, but the majority reported flawless operation.
- Works in many 2011-era Macs (MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Mini) and PCs, often exceeding official specs.
- Plug-and-play installation with immediate performance gains; many noted faster boot and multitasking.
- Excellent value for the price, with frequent mentions of low cost and lifetime warranty.
- One review reported modules failing and poor customer service, though this was isolated.
- Q2 2012100/100
Buyers in this period found the RAM a great value, easy to install, and compatible with MacBook Pro and Acer laptops, enabling upgrades.
- Plug and play installation, no issues reported.
- Great price for the performance, considered a no-brainer upgrade.
- Works well in MacBook Pro and Acer laptops, boosting performance.
- Enables extending device lifespan and future upgrades like SSD.
Based on 34 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | 16384 |
| Modules | 2 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 204 |
Performance
| Speed | 1333 |
| CAS Latency | 9 |
| Timings | 9-9-9-24 |
| Voltage | 1.5 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | G.Skill SQ | Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 | Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 | Patriot Viper Venom PVVR516G60C30 | PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB | Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 RGB Memory KF568C34BBEA-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 32GB | 32GB | 16GB | 32GB | 16GB |
| Kit | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 1333 | 3600 | 7200 | 6000 | 3200 | 6800 |
| Cas Latency | CL9 | CL18 | CL34 | CL30 | CL16 | CL34 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | true | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | User Sentiment | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.Skill SQ | 7.3 | 44.5 | 66.8 | 45.2 | 89.6 | 73 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 Compare | 63.3 | 87.1 | 87.5 | 70.9 | 89.6 | 97.8 |
| Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 Compare | 98.2 | 73 | 95.9 | 70.9 | 21.7 | 67.8 |
| Patriot Viper Venom PVVR516G60C30 Compare | 87.4 | 97.6 | 87.5 | 45.2 | 0 | 77.2 |
| PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB Compare | 53.4 | 87.1 | 87.5 | 70.9 | 78 | 92.3 |
| Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 RGB Memory KF568C34BBEA-16 Compare | 97.4 | 65.6 | 87.5 | 45.2 | 0 | 65.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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