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Updated Nov 6, 2026

Best laptop with 8 GB of RAM today

Today’s picks

  1. The best with 8 GB of RAM
    score 5.4

    Core i5-1335U8 GB RAM512 GB

    $700

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s for: Work and office · Study and basic use

    Pros: Costs 33% less than similar models; 512 GB SSD

    Cons: Only 8 GB of RAM

  2. Best value
    score 5.4

    Core 5 120U8 GB RAM512 GB

    $750

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s for: Work and office · Study and basic use

    Pros: Costs 33% less than similar models; 512 GB SSD

    Cons: Only 8 GB of RAM

  3. Top pick from Asus
    score 5.3

    Ryzen 5 7520U8 GB RAM512 GB

    $690

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s for: Work and office · Study and basic use

    Pros: Costs 38% less than similar models; 512 GB SSD

    Cons: Only 8 GB of RAM

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The best laptop with 8 GB of RAM today is the Acer Swift Go SFG16-71-59U3 16″ Core i5-1335U, $700 (score 5.4).

All models: Laptops with 8 GB of RAM

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Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
ModelPriceScoreBuy
Asus Vivobook S15 S533 15.6″ Core i78 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,099at Amazon6.4Buy on Amazon
Acer Nitro 16″ Ryzen 5 7640HS RTX 40508 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,567at Amazon6.4Buy on Amazon
Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 14″ Core Ultra 5 225U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,299at Amazon6.3Buy on Amazon
Dell 15 15.6″ Core i7-1355U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$850at Amazon6.2Buy on Amazon
Acer Nitro V 15.6″ Core i5-13420H RTX 30508 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,879at Amazon6.1Buy on Amazon
HP Victus 15.6″ Core i5-13420H RTX 30508 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,162at Amazon6.0Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook S14 14″ Snapdragon X8 GB · 256 GB$1,000at Amazon5.9Buy on Amazon
Dell Inspiron 3535 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,000at Amazon5.7Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire Go 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,201at Amazon5.7Buy on Amazon
Acer Nitro V15 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7535HS RTX 30508 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,180at Amazon5.5Buy on Amazon
Acer Swift Go SFG16-71-59U3 16″ Core i5-1335U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$700at Amazon5.4Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 15.6″ Core 5 120U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$750at Amazon5.4Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire Lite 15.6″ Ryzen 7 5700U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$800at Amazon5.4Buy on Amazon
MSI Cyborg 15.6″ Core i5-12450H RTX 20508 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,199at Amazon5.4Buy on Amazon
HP Victus 15″ Core i5-13420H RTX 20508 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,220at Amazon5.4Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook Go 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$690at Amazon5.3Buy on Amazon
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U2 versions · 8 GB of RAM · 256 GB a 512 GB$749at Amazon5.3Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 14″ Core 5 120U8 GB · 256 GB SSD$700at Amazon5.1Buy on Amazon
HP Chromebook x360 Plus 14″ Core 38 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,000at Amazon5.1Buy on Amazon
Dell 15 15.6″ Core 3 100U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$777at Amazon5.0Buy on Amazon
Asus Chromebook CM34 Flip 14″ Ryzen 5 7520C8 GB · 256 GB SSD$894at Amazon5.0Buy on Amazon
Asus Chromebook CX34 Flip 14″ Core i5-1235U8 GB · 256 GB SSD$749at Amazon4.6Buy on Amazon
HP Chromebook Plus 15.6″ Core i3-N3058 GB · 256 GB UFS$820at Amazon4.6Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook Go 15.6″ Ryzen 3 7320U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$630at Amazon4.5Buy on Amazon

Laptops with 8 GB of RAM in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 59 laptops cost up to $749; the range with the most models is from $600 to $800, with 23.

How many models there are in each price range, from $200 to $2,000. Half cost up to $749; across the whole catalog, the median is $1,155.3 models between $200 and $40013 models between $400 and $60023 models between $600 and $80010 models between $800 and $1,0004 models between $1,000 and $1,2004 models between $1,200 and $1,4001 model between $1,400 and $1,6001 model between $1,800 and $2,000313231044101$200$600$1,000$1,400$1,800
  • half cost up to $749
  • whole catalog: $1,155
See the table by price range
Laptops with 8 GB of RAM by price range, against the whole catalog
Price rangeModels in the segmentIn the catalogMedian score of the segmentMedian score of the catalog
Under $81039824.84.5
$810 to $1,20014365.65.9
$1,200 to $1,8005386.07.0
$1,800 to $2,7001336.17.7
Over $2,7000278.4
See these models on the price and score map

What changed

This is the first check with history for this segment. Radar checks prices every day: from the next one on, this section shows what got cheaper, what got more expensive and what came in or left.

Brands

6 brands have a model here; Asus has the most, with 23 models.

and 1 brand more

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

  • 7 of 59 have a confirmed dedicated graphics card

  • 5 of 59 have a 120 Hz or higher screen confirmed

Against the whole catalog

  • −35%median price below the catalog’s
  • −1.3median spec score: 5.4 vs 6.7
  • 27%of the catalog: 59 of 216 models
See the full table
Laptops with 8 GB of RAM against the whole catalog
IndicatorLaptops with 8 GB of RAMWhole catalogDifference
Models5921627% of the catalog
Median price$749$1,155−35%
Median score5.46.7−1.3 ponto
Lowest price$366$320+$46
Highest price$1,879$8,499−$6,620

What the numbers say about laptops with 8 GB of RAM

  • Versions: 5 models have more than one version within the selection, from 64 GB to 512 GB. The model’s price is that of the cheapest version; the others appear on the card and in the list.

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How to read these numbers

Pick 1, best score for the price: Acer Swift Go SFG16-71-59U3 16″ Core i5-1335U, $700 at Amazon. The median price of the 59 models on the list is $749.

How we choose
  • The picks combine a high rating and a price in line with the list: each one fits a way of spending, a use, or the brand that shows up most. The pros and cons come from each model’s spec sheet.
  • Stores: Amazon. We include stores we read every day through an open source or an affiliate program: the Radar collection, the Amazon catalog and the factory price database. A store that failed to load today is left out.
  • The same model in two stores is only merged with a catalog code, GTIN or the manufacturer’s full code. When in doubt, only one store is kept. A price far from the collected one (below 60% or above 150%) is left out.
  • Amazon appears without a price, only with the link: we don’t read Amazon prices in bulk.

Next step

See each laptop on the chart

Open the chart already filtered to Laptops with 8 GB of RAM.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best laptop with 8 GB of RAM today?

Today it is the Acer Swift Go SFG16-71-59U3 16″ Core i5-1335U, for $700 (score 5.4).

Which laptop with 8 GB of RAM has the best value today?

The Asus Vivobook 15.6″ Core 5 120U, for $750 (score 5.4).

How much does a laptop with 8 GB of RAM (6 to 12 GB) cost?

In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 59 models in the segment is $749, and prices range from $366 to $1,879. The final price is the one at the store.

How does the Radar count the models in this segment?

Models with a version of 6 to 12 GB of RAM are included. Specs missing that information are left out. Each model counts once: if it has more than one version within the rule, the price is that of the cheapest version and the others show on the card.

How does the Radar choose the laptops on the "best score for the price" line?

From cheapest to most expensive, the laptop that has a higher spec score than all the cheaper ones in the segment makes the line. Anything that costs more and has an equal or lower score is left out. The line doesn’t say which laptop to buy: it only shows which ones don’t lose on both score and price at once.

How often does this page change?

Every day, with each collection: numbers, chart, ranking and the "What changed" section are rebuilt with the day’s catalog. This edition is from November 6, 2026.

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Where the numbers come from

Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.ca, delivered to Toronto M5V 3L9, on the day it was read, before GST/HST.

The price is the one recorded on the date shown. The spec score doesn’t measure real-world performance or durability.

Data from Nov 6, 2026.