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How Much RAM Do You Need?
Answer three quick questions and we'll recommend a RAM size for your next laptop.
16 GB
a solid all-rounder
A guideline, not a rule. If your laptop's RAM is soldered (most thin-and-lights), size up now — you usually can't upgrade later.
Quick reference
- 8 GB — web, email, office, light use. The floor in 2026.
- 16 GB — the sweet spot for most people: multitasking, students, casual creative + gaming.
- 32 GB — serious developers, video editing, heavy multitasking, VMs.
- 64 GB+ — AI/ML work, 4K/8K video, large 3D scenes.
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