Is 8GB of RAM really enough for a Mac in 2026? Short answer: Yes
8GB RAM remains sufficient for Mac users performing everyday tasks, while Windows laptops increasingly adopt 16GB as standard, with suitability depending on workload and platform.
MacBook Neo hands-on: Apple's $599 laptop feels shockingly great
Apple's $599 MacBook Neo is an affordable laptop with attractive design but limited specs including 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, raising concerns about long-term performance.
MacBook Air M5 vs. MacBook Air M4: What's changed beyond the Apple silicon
Apple's new MacBook Air M5 costs $100 more than the M4 with doubled storage and faster performance, but offers minimal visual design changes and incremental upgrades that may not justify the price increase for most users.
Apple's M2 MacBook Air is just $599 during Cyber Monday
Best Buy is selling the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air (16GB RAM) for $599, offering strong performance and modern design despite a single external monitor limitation.
HP's EliteBook Ultra G1i Windows Laptop Is High on Security, Low on Value
Specs are not bare-bones but are far from luxe; the 14-inch touchscreen has a 2,880 x 1,800-pixel resolution, and the system is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 268V CPU.