8 GB RAM — 9 Laptops Compared

Decision table

8 GB RAM: which one for what?

The 9 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Gaming Thin & Light Battery Life Content Creation

Leads for Gaming: Dell XPS 13 (DX13260)55%

Leads for Thin & Light: Dell XPS 13 (DX13260)81%

Leads for Battery Life: Dell XPS 13 (DX13260)66%

Leads for Content Creation: Dell XPS 13 (DX13260)61%

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HP Laptop 14z-em000HP
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U · 8 GB · 14 inch
50% 62% 50% 54%
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- 1.4 kg — among the lightest in the pool
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
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HP Laptop 15t-fd000HP
Intel Core i5-1334U · 8 GB · 15.6 inch
50% 55% 50% 50%
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
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HP Laptop 15t-fd100HP
Intel Core 7 150U · 8 GB · 15.6 inch
50% 55% 50% 50%
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
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HP Laptop 15t-fd100HP
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H · 8 GB · 15.6 inch
50% 52% 50% 54%
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
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HP Laptop 14t-ep200HP
Intel Processor N150 · 8 GB · 14 inch
50% 59% 50% 50%
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- 1.41 kg — among the lightest in the pool
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
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HP Laptop AI 15t-fd200HP
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U · 8 GB · 15.6 inch
50% 52% 50% 50%
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
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HP Laptop AI 14t-hc000HP
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U · 8 GB · 14 inch
50% 71% 50% 50%
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Thin & Light
- 1.41 kg — among the lightest in the pool
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
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Dell XPS 13 (DX13260)Dell
Intel Core 5 320 · 8 GB · 13.4 inch
55% 81% 66% 61%
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 9 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Thin & Light
- 1 kg — among the lightest in the pool
- Current model — 9 months on the market
Why it ranks here
- 52 Wh battery — top of the pool
- Current model — 9 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 9 months on the market
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16IRH10RLenovo
Intel Core 5 210H · 8 GB · 16 inch
45% 45% 57% 49%
Why it ranks here
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
Why it ranks here
- 60 Wh battery — top of the pool
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near