We at Digit.in often tell our readers and viewers that 8GB is the minimum amount of RAM a laptop should have for a smooth web browsing and multitasking experience. Even though Microsoft claims that 2GB RAM is sufficient to get Windows 10 up and running, we believe that a laptop should come with not 4GB RAM but 8GB RAM. It's the minimum you'll need for activities like software testing and online video playback. Whether it's Linux or Windows, 8GB is enough memory space to keep Chrome's heavy instances running at the same time without choking and stalling. To that end, we have created a list of what we believe are the best 8GB RAM laptops. Although the prices of the products mentioned in the list given below have been updated as of 12th May 2021, the list itself may have changed since it was last published due to the launch of new products in the market since then.
| Product Name | Seller | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Air 2020 | N/A | ₹122990 |
| Apple MacBook Air | amazon | ₹102990 |
| Asus VivoBook 14 (X412FJ) | flipkart | ₹55990 |
| Acer Swift 3 | flipkart | ₹54990 |
| Asus VivoBook S14 S406UA | amazon | ₹49990 |
| Asus ZenBook 14 (UM431) | amazon | ₹60999 |
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.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | : | macOS |
| Display | : | 13.3" (2560x1600) |
| Processor | : | Quad-core 10th-Generation Intel Core i5 | 1.1 GHz |
| Memory | : | 512 GB SSD/8 GBGB DDR4 |
| Weight | : | 1.29 |
| Dimension | : | 16x304x212 |
| Graphics Processor | : | Intel Iris Plus Graphics |
| Price | : | ₹122990 |
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.
Pros
Cons| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | : | MacOS 10.14 Mojave |
| Display | : | 13.3" (2560 x 1600) |
| Processor | : | 8th-generation Intel Core i5 | NA |
| Memory | : | 1.5 TB SSD/16 GBGB NA |
| Weight | : | 1.34 |
| Dimension | : | NA |
| Graphics Processor | : | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
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Out of Stock |
₹ 102990 |
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.
Pros Cons| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | : | Windows 10 Home |
| Display | : | 14" (1920 X 1080) |
| Processor | : | Intel 8th Gen Core i5 | NA |
| Memory | : | 512 GB SSD/8GB DDR4 |
| Weight | : | 1.5 Kg |
| Dimension | : | 322 x 212 x 19.9 mm |
| Graphics Processor | : | NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (2GB vRAM) |
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Out of Stock |
₹ 55990 |
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.
Pros Cons| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | : | Windows 10 Home |
| Display | : | 13.3" (1920 x 1080) |
| Processor | : | i5-8250U | 1.60 GHz |
| Memory | : | NA DDR4 SDRAM/nullGB null |
| Weight | : | 1.30 kg |
| Dimension | : | 308.8 mm x 214 mm x 15.9 mm |
| Graphics Processor | : | Intel Integrated UHD 620 |
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Available |
₹ 54990 | |
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Available |
₹ 71490 |
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.
Pros Cons| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | : | Windows 10 Home |
| Display | : | 14" (1920 X 1080) |
| Processor | : | Intel 8th Gen Core i5 | 1.6 |
| Memory | : | 256 GB SSD/8GB DDR4 |
| Weight | : | 1.2 |
| Dimension | : | 328 x 226.5 x 14.8 |
| Graphics Processor | : | Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
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Available |
₹ 49990 |
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.
Pros Cons| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | : | Windows 10 Home |
| Display | : | 14" (1920 x 1080) |
| Processor | : | AMD Ryze 5-3500U | 2.1GHz |
| Memory | : | 512 GB SSD/8 GBGB DDR4 |
| Weight | : | 1.39 |
| Dimension | : | 323.5 x 211.85 x 15.9 |
| Graphics Processor | : | Integrated AMD® Radeon RX Vega 8 |
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Available |
₹ 60999 |
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