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.
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.
| 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 | : | UHD Graphics 620 |
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.
| 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) |
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.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | : | Windows 10 Home |
| Display | : | 14" (1920 X 1080) |
| Processor | : | Intel 8th Gen Core i5 | NA |
| Memory | : | 256 GB SSD/8GB DDR4 |
| Weight | : | 1.2 |
| Dimension | : | 328 x 226.5 x 14.8 |
| Graphics Processor | : | Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
Users who would rather get a portable tablet device or a hybrid instead of a conventional laptop can set their gaze on the Microsoft Surface Go. It has a 10-inch touchscreen display with resolution of 1800 x 1200 pixels packed into a body that's as sturdy as it is compact. The Microsoft Suface Go sells along with the optional Surface Go Type Cover keyboard and Surface Pen. You can read more about the Microsoft Surface Go in our review.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | : | Windows |
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 10 |
| Resolution | : | 1800x1200 |
| Memory | : | 128 GB SSD/4 GB |
| Display Technology | : | PixelSense |
| Battery Life | : | 6 hours |
| Processor | Processor Cores | Processor Speed | : | Intel’s Pentium Gold 4415Y|dual|1.6 GHz |
| Dimensions | : | NA |
| Price | : | ₹38599 |
Here's an option for those seeking an entertainment laptop. Asus' F570 is an AMD Ryzen-powered laptop that's meant for light photo/video editing and gaming. The keyboard on it is one of the softest we have seen from Asus and the Ryzen inside runs pretty cool. A solid-state drive upgrade can make the Asus F570 quite the entry-level powerhouse. Read our review of the Asus F570 to learn more.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | : | Windows 10 |
| Display | : | 15.6" (1920 X 1080) |
| Processor | : | AMD Ryzen 5 | NA |
| Memory | : | 1 TB SATA/8GB DDR4 |
| Weight | : | 1.9 |
| Dimension | : | NA |
| Graphics Processor | : | AMD Radeon Vega 8 |
| Product Name | Seller | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Acer Swift 3 | amazon | ₹56990 |
| Asus VivoBook 14 (X412FJ) | flipkart | ₹49990 |
| Asus VivoBook S14 S406UA | amazon | ₹45900 |
| Microsoft Surface Go | N/A | ₹38599 |
| Asus F570 | amazon | ₹46990 |
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