Updated August 28, 2026 · 337 modules
Patriot leads on segment $/GB. Buy live Amazon kits below — brand pages for the full catalogs.
OWC
$34.27/GB
DDR5 32GB $/GB
Patriot
$19.56/GB
DDR5 32GB $/GB
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Best buyable DDR4 and DDR5 kits by $/GB (dual-stick preferred)
OWC
OWC 16GB (2x8GB) Replacement for Kingston KVR48U40BS6K2-16 - DDR5 4800 PC5-38400 CL40 1Rx16 288-pin 1.1V Non-ECC UDIMM Memory RAM Module Upgrade$350.22
Verify on Amazon.com before purchasing — checkout price applies.Patriot
Patriot Viper Elite 5 Ultra RGB DDR5 RAM 32GB (2X16GB) 6000MT/s CL28 Memory$209.99
Verify on Amazon.com before purchasing — checkout price applies.OWC
OWC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666MHz Non-ECC DIMM 288-pin Memory RAM$118.78
Verify on Amazon.com before purchasing — checkout price applies.Patriot
Patriot Signature Line DDR4 RAM 16GB (2 x 8GB) 2666MHz Desktop Memory$96.99
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Patriot is the budget pick on segment $/GB; OWC may win on ratings or selection.
Segment medians preferred for $/GB (not raw catalog averages). Updated August 28, 2026.
Highest rating × review volume — for buyers comparing reliability, not just lowest price
OWC
OWC 32GB (4 x 8GB) PC12800 DDR3L 1600MHz SO-DIMMs Memory Compatible with 2011-2015 iMac Models (OWC1600DDR3S32S)
$148.39
Patriot
Patriot Signature DDR4 RAM 8GB (1X8GB) 2133MHz CL15 SODIMM Laptop/Notebook Memory Module - PSD48G213381S
$45.99
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Price per GB by capacity
Apples-to-apples at each capacity tier
| Capacity | OWC | Patriot |
|---|---|---|
| 8GB | $7.89/GB | $10.85/GB |
| 16GB | $11.46/GB | $11.90/GB |
| 32GB | $15.54/GB | $19.47/GB |
| 64GB | $18.24/GB | $15.87/GB |
| 128GB | $17.66/GB | — |
Capacity coverage
How many SKUs at each capacity
| Capacity | OWC | Patriot |
|---|---|---|
| 1GB | — | 1 |
| 2GB | — | 1 |
| 4GB | 3 | 5 |
| 8GB | 10 | 25 |
| 12GB | — | 2 |
| 16GB | 37 | 46 |
| 32GB | 39 | 43 |
| 48GB | — | 11 |
| 64GB | 36 | 12 |
| 96GB | — | 3 |
| 128GB | 35 | — |
| 256GB | 23 | — |
| 512GB | 5 | — |
Speed mix & form factors
Where each brand concentrates its lineup
OWC speeds
Patriot speeds
OWC DDR / form
Patriot DDR / form
Answers use live segment pricing and catalog counts — updated August 28, 2026.
Patriot leads on DDR5 32GB $/GB at $19.56/GB vs OWC at $34.27/GB (updated August 28, 2026).
OWC averages 4.4★ across 188 tracked modules (43 rated 4.7★+). For most buyers, prioritise dual-stick kits with the right speed for your platform — see the Amazon picks and OWC brand page.
Patriot averages 4.4★ across 149 tracked modules (27 rated 4.7★+). Compare the most-trusted picks below and browse the Patriot brand page for the full lineup.
For value, start with Patriot on segment $/GB today. For reliability, compare average ratings (OWC 4.4★ vs Patriot 4.4★) and the most-trusted kits on this page. Buy the Amazon kit that matches your capacity and platform.
OWC and Patriot have similar average customer ratings.
OWC offers more variety with 188 tracked modules vs Patriot's 149.
Both brands offer DDR4 and DDR5 modules in DIMM and SO-DIMM form factors. Compatibility depends on memory type and speed — not the brand. Check your motherboard QVL before buying.
For gaming, prioritise DDR5-6000 CL30 (AMD AM5) or DDR5-5600–6400 (Intel). Patriot currently leads on segment $/GB — buy a dual-stick kit from the Amazon picks above.
OWC has 55 SO-DIMM modules tracked; Patriot has 16. Browse OWC or Patriot brand pages, or use the RAM Finder for laptop upgrades.