Last year we reported on Apple's claims that 8GB on a Mac is like 16GB on a PC. It wasn't and still isn't, unsurprisingly. But now Apple is doubling down on the 8GB shizzle, claiming that it's "suitable for many tasks", including browsing, video streaming and even "light" video and image editing.

That's true to some extent. However, given that Apple markets its machines for creative professionals, the argument that 8GB is enough to handle the most basic use cases doesn't hold as much water. Especially when it comes to the MacBook Pro, which is geared toward users intending to run more intensive tasks.

While those coming from the world of Intel Macs and PCs may automatically opt for a 16GB or better memory configuration, Apple has insisted for years that 8GB of RAM should be enough for most folks using an M-series Mac, and the company’s opinion doesn’t seem to have changed in the past four years.

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With the launch of the M3 MacBook Pro last year, many reviewers and customers criticized the company for still

That's the fact that despite the relatively low base price (for an Apple laptop, that is), the default configurations come with just 8GB of RAM. Increasing it to the 16GB offered by many competitors at the same price range will cost you an extra $200.

Apple thinks that 8GB RAM is enough for most people, even in their MacBook Pro line, according to a new interview. This is why you should just get a Windows laptop instead.