Since the beginning of the era of personal computing, computers have been vended as architects of dreams. And over time, our urge to maneuver and sculpt dreams on the go has made laptops much more popular than desktops. One of the largest and the most-popular segment in mobile computing comprises the 8GB RAM laptops, primarily because 8GB is becoming the new threshold standard for memory on not just laptops but also flagship smartphones.
Best Budget 8GB RAM Laptops (December 2018)
- Asus VivoBook X507
Asus’ range of products has grown rapidly in the previous couple of years, and all credit goes to the great level of value these laptops come with. The newly launched Asus VivoBook X507 laptops are no different, offering a great set of hardware coupled with an attractive price tag. Powered by the 6th-gen Intel Core i3 Processor along with a whopping 8GB of DDR4 RAM, the VivoBook is a superb performer. In fact, the RAM on this laptop is clocked at 2666MHz as opposed to the standard 2400MHz frequency, which is a big plus. You get a Full HD 15.6-inch display along with a full sized keyboard, with zero compromises.
Asus VivoBook X507
Buy from Flipkart: (Rs. 31,990)
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- Acer Aspire 5
Acer Aspire 5
Powered by 8th Generation Intel i5 CPU, the Acer Aspire 5 is ready to take on demanding tasks. The processor is backed by an NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics processor with dedicated 2GB memory that succeeds GeForce 940MX and is the mobile avatar of NVIDIA’s GT 1030 GPU for desktops. While you get options between Ubuntu and Windows 10 Home Edition, spending ₹3,000 extra would be a wise choice if you’re not proficient with Linux. Like a fair amount of laptops, you get 1TB of storage on the hard drive which is optimum for most users while the 15.6-inch TFT display comes with a resolution of 1366×768. The laptop is also equipped with a USB-C port which can be used for data transfer as well as for hooking up supported monitors.
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Best Gaming Laptops with 8GB RAM
- Dell 5577
Dell 5577
Asus TUF FX504GE-E4366T
The new Asus TUF series is the company’s attempt at offering great gaming laptops at a competitive price point. The Asus TUF FX504GE-E4366T shares the same DNA as the Asus ROG but comes at a very steep price point. The Asus TUF packs in the latest 8th-gen Intel Core i5-8300H processor along with 8GB of DDR4 RAM. The gaming beast comes with 128GB SSD for your Windows OS along with a couple of other games, while adding along a 1TB HDD as well. There’s a super fast 8GB of DDR4 memory on board, which should allow you to run multiple apps at once. Oh, and Lenovo has also thrown in a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050ti with 4GB of GDDR5 VRAM to satisfy all your gaming needs.
MSI GV62 8RE
If you have a bigger budget and you’re looking for a gaming laptop that’s incredibly powerful, the MSI GV62 8RE is definitely the one for you. The laptop comes with the latest 8th gen Intel Core i5-8300H processor clocked at 2.3GHz (Turbo Boost up to 4GHz). This is paired with 8GB of RAM, and a 1TB hard disk plus a 128GB SSD for faster boot ups and app launch times. For graphics, the laptop comes with 6GB of Nvidia GTX 1060 graphics, so you can easily play the latest games on this laptop. The laptop also comes with a 15.6-inch Full HD anti-glare panel which means that your viewing experience on this will definitely be pretty great. Other than that, the laptop has quad speakers for a better sound experience, a backlit keyboard, and support for WiFi 802.11ac so you can use it with 5GHz WiFi networks as well.
Also, during the ongoing Flipkart sales, the MSI GV62 8RE is available for a low price of Rs. 74,990 so if you were thinking of buying this laptop, now is the right time.
- Lenovo Yoga 510
Lenovo Yoga 510
- Acer Nitro 5 Spin
Acer Nitro 5 Spin
- MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro
MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro
HP Envy 13-ad126tu
True to its name, the convenient and easy-to-carry form factor of HP Envy 13 is likely to compel those who look at the laptop. It features a 13.3-inch FullHD IPS display which supports multi-finger touch. The 8th generation Intel i5 processor can carry out several tasks with a breeze while the 256GB SSD storage makes it easy to pull up files and programs without interrupting the flow of your creativity. Meanwhile, tasks like image editing and moderate gaming can be taken care of by the integrated Intel 620 graphics card. The sound is powered Bang and Olufsen which is famous for its audio standards used in high-end televisions and music systems. HP also throws in two USB-C ports which help it make the laptop thinner. With a weight of 1.32kg, carrying the HP Envy 13 will not strain your shoulders.
Asus ZenBook 13
Surface Laptop
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Now that we’ve narrowed down from a wide spectrum of laptops, compiling a list based on various features and depending upon different use cases, we hope that you find a solution to your need. We’ve tried our best to not let our biases creep in while curating this list.
