If you plan to upgrade your MacBook or become a new MacBook owner soon, think twice before choosing Apple's base 8GB models, especially if you intend to use future Apple Intelligence features.
Apple has remained steadfast for years that 8GB of RAM is plenty for its base model devices. However, in an interview from early April 2024 with the China-based IT Home, Evan Buyze, a Senior Product Marketing Manager at Apple, asserted that 8GB of RAM was suitable for many tasks. Web browsing, media streaming, light photo and video editing, and casual gaming are all possible with 8GB, reported IT Home, attributing the information to Buyze.
