Microsoft's Surface Laptop struggles with 8GB RAM amid industry-wide memory cuts

Microsoft's 13-inch Surface Laptop, previously praised as a strong MacBook Air alternative at $900, now ships with only 8GB of RAM at a higher $950 price point. The reduction is part of a broader industry trend that critics have dubbed 'RAMageddon,' where manufacturers are cutting memory to offset rising costs. The Verge's testing found that 8GB of RAM leads to noticeable performance issues on Windows 11, a concern reviewers say they have flagged for years. Despite retaining the same exterior design and build quality, the internal downgrade makes the laptop a significantly different — and lesser — product than its predecessor.