RAMageddon proves 8GB isn’t enough on Windows: Surface Laptop 13 review

The Verge’s review of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8GB RAM, 2026) finds Windows 11 has almost no headroom on 8GB of RAM, with typical multitasking using about 5–7GB and occasional freezes, making the $949.99 model feel underpowered versus 16GB rivals like the MacBook Neo. The piece notes RAM shortages are driving price hikes (RAMageddon) and that more 8GB laptops are surfacing, so for future-proofing you should favor 16GB (or higher-spec/refurbished options) rather than this entry-level configuration.