Best 8GB RAM Laptops

The Apple MacBook Air 2020 gets not only the 10th generation Intel Core processors, but also a boost in memory and storage. Perhaps the most notable feature is the upgraded keyboard, which now uses scissor switches.

The earlier MacBook Air was one of the most affordable and powerful ultrabooks one could buy and while the 2018 MacBook Air continues to be powerful, it is no longer the best value for money device. It is still a great device for work which is guaranteed to last you a few years. It is perfect for watching movies as well, but if you're looking for a photo or video editing machine, this is definitely not it. For everything else, its great.

Launched only a few months ago, the 2019 Asus VivoBook 14 has a thinner and lighter body with slimmer bezels. The keyboard is backlit and the touchpad is a precision unit. While some variants come with an integrated Intel graphics card, some variants come with a discrete graphics card made by Nvidia. The highest is an Nvidia GeForce MX 250. You can read more about the new Asus VivoBook 14 in our review.

The Acer Swift 3 is an ideal choice for someone looking to buy a Thin and Light laptop with oodles of computing power. The laptop's 13-inch non-glare Full HD display is particularly good to look at and the precision touchpad is a cinch to use. One variant of the Swift 3 even features 4G LTE connectivity, making working on the go a reality. One thing to note about the Swift 3 is that the 8GB RAM is soldered to the motherboard with no means of expansion. You can read our review of it to know more.

Launched sometime in 2018, the Asus VivoBook S14 is still as relevant as it was last year. This Thin and Light model employs a thin (even slightly shaky) build but makes up for it in outright computing power. The audio quality from the device's two down-firing SonicMaster-powered speakers is surprisingly clear and crisp. The VivoBook S14 is for users who expect good performance; its solid-state drive ensures that. You can read more about the Asus VivoBook S14 in our review.

The Asus ZenBook 14 (UM431) is an AMD Ryzen-powered laptop that's ideal for users who crave power and portability equally. Its all-metal body, coloured in a classy new sliver colour, is arguably one of the most attractive out there in this segment.