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- 16GB RAM had become kind of a normal configuration for most mid-range laptops.
- Amid memory shortage, most laptops are now transitioning towards 8GB RAM only.
- The shortage and high prices are expected to last at least until 2028.
The DRAM shortage is causing a stir in the industry as trends are shifting quite vigorously. Previously, it was reported that smartphones with 4GB RAM are making a return, but things are not looking good on the laptop side of things either.
A report has further revealed that even laptops with 8GB RAM could become the new mainstream amid the memory shortage. This will majorly impact the mid-range segment, which accounts for the biggest chunk of users.
Why it matters: 16GB RAM had become kind of a no-brainer with laptops, with some low-end ones also coming with the same configuration based on how affordable DDR5 kits had become until recently.
A recent report from TrendForce rang an alarm bell for midrange laptops as well. While previously most mid-range laptops either came with or were transitioning towards 16GB RAM, this won’t be the case anymore.
Things have taken a step backwards, and 8GB laptops will be more common now. As DRAM supply is limited, and prices of 16GB kits have shot out of reach, manufacturers will be sticking to lower configurations to manage costs.
High-end laptops will, of course, still come with higher configurations, but we can expect the prices to increase significantly. What’s even worse is that a major chip manufacturer has warned that this crisis will last till 2028.
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