Updated August 28, 2026 · 404 modules
Samsung leads on segment $/GB; Samsung leads on ratings. Buy live Amazon kits below — brand pages for the full catalogs.
OWC
$34.27/GB
DDR5 32GB $/GB
Samsung
$15.59/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
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Samsung 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz PC5-38400 CL40 UDIMM 1Rx8 Single Rank 1.1V Non-ECC DIMM 288-Pin Desktop Computer RAM Memory$454.00
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OWC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666MHz Non-ECC DIMM 288-pin Memory RAM$118.78
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Samsung 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3200MHz PC4-25600 (PC4-3200AA) CL22 UDIMM 2Rx8 Dual Rank 1.2V Non-ECC DIMM 288-Pin Desktop PC RAM Memory$412.24
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Samsung leads today on both segment $/GB and ratings across 216 modules.
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
Samsung
SAMSUNG M471A1K43CB1-CRC 8GB DDR4 2400MH Memory Module (8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 2400 MHz, 260-Pin SO-DIMM)
$60.46
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Price per GB by capacity
Apples-to-apples at each capacity tier
| Capacity | OWC | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| 8GB | $7.89/GB | $9.08/GB |
| 16GB | $11.46/GB | $10.18/GB |
| 32GB | $15.54/GB | $11.10/GB |
| 64GB | $18.24/GB | $13.17/GB |
| 128GB | $17.66/GB | $11.11/GB |
Capacity coverage
How many SKUs at each capacity
| Capacity | OWC | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| 2GB | — | 1 |
| 4GB | 3 | 18 |
| 8GB | 10 | 62 |
| 16GB | 37 | 62 |
| 32GB | 39 | 44 |
| 64GB | 36 | 19 |
| 128GB | 35 | 6 |
| 256GB | 23 | 3 |
| 512GB | 5 | — |
Speed mix & form factors
Where each brand concentrates its lineup
OWC speeds
Samsung speeds
OWC DDR / form
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Answers use live segment pricing and catalog counts — updated August 28, 2026.
Samsung leads on DDR5 32GB $/GB at $15.59/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.
Samsung averages 4.7★ across 216 tracked modules (94 rated 4.7★+). Compare the most-trusted picks below and browse the Samsung brand page for the full lineup.
For value, start with Samsung on segment $/GB today. For reliability, compare average ratings (OWC 4.4★ vs Samsung 4.7★) and the most-trusted kits on this page. Buy the Amazon kit that matches your capacity and platform.
Samsung averages 4.7★ vs OWC's 4.4★ across their product ranges.
Samsung offers more variety with 216 tracked modules vs OWC's 188.
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). Samsung currently leads on segment $/GB — buy a dual-stick kit from the Amazon picks above.
OWC has 55 SO-DIMM modules tracked; Samsung has 102. Browse OWC or Samsung brand pages, or use the RAM Finder for laptop upgrades.