8 GB of soldered-down RAM on an Intel- or AMD-based Windows 10 laptop is a cost-cutting measure, though it's plenty for most Linux distros as a daily driver. Do

8 GB of soldered-down RAM on an Intel- or AMD-based Windows 10 laptop is a cost-cutting measure, though it's plenty for most Linux distros as a daily driver. Don't be Poor(TM), spend the money on 16GB (or with a manufacturer that offers you that at a reasonable price). Apple M1-based laptops are fine with 8 GB; it's an, errm, Apples to oranges comparison.