With 8GB of RAM, you will have enough memory to run multiple programmes simultaneously. You can use multiple browser tabs simultaneously, use photo or video editing software, stream content, and play mid-to-high-end games. These days, many Windows 10 and macOS computers or laptops come with 8 GB of memory installed.
8GB of RAM should give you enough power to do almost everything except massive data rendering. If you use a browser, 8GB of RAM allows you to open 30+ tabs simultaneously. If you edit photos, 8GB RAM allows you to work on multiple photos simultaneously. Regarding gaming, 8GB RAM is sufficient for most games except those that require a powerful graphics card. So, here are the top 10 laptops with 8GB RAM in Malaysia in 2025.
Why Should You Buy An 8GB RAM Laptop?
For general productivity, web browsing, and even a satisfying 1080p gaming experience, 8GB is still more than enough. Fortunately, many 8GB laptops are also very affordable, so getting a more responsive computer doesn’t have to cost a fortune.
Will More RAM Make My Laptop Run Faster?
Generally speaking, the more RAM your computer has, the bigger your work surface will be on the screen, and the faster your programmes will run.
10 Latest Laptops With 8GB RAM in Malaysia 2025
1. Asus Vivobook 15 A1500E
The Asus VivoBook 15 A1500E is powered by an Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor, Intel UHD Graphics, 8GB DDR4 on-board (upgradable) RAM, and a 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD. It also has a 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 display with an IPS-level Panel, LED Backlit, 250 nits, 45% NTSC colour gamut and a VGA camera. It runs Windows 11 Home and includes a fingerprint sensor and a touchpad.
Specifications:
- Weight: 1.8 kg
- Dimension: 36.00 x 23.50 x 1.99 cm
- Colour: Indie Black
Pros:
✅ Slim bezel
✅ Optional backlit keyboard
✅ Lightweight
Price: RM2,369.00 – RM3,849.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
Processor AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6, Boost Clock 1500 / 1635MHz, TGP 85W, and ChipsetAMD SoC Platform are used in the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3. The memory is 8GB with a maximum capacity of 16GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200 and two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots that are dual-channel capable. It has a 15.6″ FHD (1920×1080) IPS 300 nits anti-glare display, a 165Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB colour space, and a DC dimmer.
Specifications:
- Weight: 2.6 kg
- Dimension: 359.6 x 277.8 x 20.9 mm
- Colour: Shadow Black
Pros:
✅ 4-Zone RGB Backlit
✅ Camera privacy shutter
✅ Long lasting battery life
Price: RM3,389.00 – RM4,999.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. Acer Nitro 5
The Acer Nitro 5 is a Windows 11 Home laptop with a 15.00-inch 1920×1080 pixel display. It is equipped with 8GB RAM and a Core i5-12500H processor. It has a 1TB hard drive and 256GB of SSD storage. The graphics are handled by the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650. Bluetooth is one of the connectivity options. The battery life is up to 3.5 hours with ultra audio, featuring optimised bass, loudness, speaker and protection with up to 6 custom content modes by a smart amplifier.
Specifications:
- Weight: 2.5 kg
- Dimension: 360.4 x 271.09 x 25.9 mm
- Colour: Black Red
Pros:
✅ 3rd Generation Tensor Cores
✅ Dynamic Boost 2.0
✅ WhisperMode 2.0
Price: RM3,599.00 – RM4,899.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. MSI Thin GF63 11SC-888 MY
MSI Thin GF63 11SC-888 MY is powered by Windows 11 Home, an Intel Core Tiger Lake i5-11400H processor, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q 4GB GDDR6 graphics card. It has 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 SSD and 8GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM. It also has a 15.6″ FHD (1920*1080) display with a 60Hz 45% NTSC IPS-Level. The camera has an HD 30fps@720p resolution and a 2x 2W speaker.
Specifications:
- Weight: 1.86 kg
- Dimension: 359 x 254 x 21.7 mm
- Colour: Black
Pros:
✅ 2x 2W speaker
✅ 51 Whr battery life
✅ Backlit keyboard
Price: RM2,839.00 – RM3,499.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. Lenovo ThinkPad X260
The Lenovo ThinkPad X260 is a 12.50-inch Windows 10 Professional laptop. It is powered by a Core i7 processor and has 8GB of RAM. The Lenovo ThinkPad X260 comes with 256GB of hard drive storage. Intel Integrated HD Graphics 5500 powers the graphics. Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, and Ethernet connectivity are available, as are 2 USB ports (1 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0), a VGA port, and RJ45 (LAN) ports.
Specifications:
- Weight: 1.38 kg
- Dimension: 305.50 x 208.50 x 20.30 mm
- Colour: Black
Pros:
✅ LED display
✅ 7 hours battery life
✅ Lightweight
Price: RM699.00 – RM1,399.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. Acer Aspire 5
Acer Aspire 5 is a Windows 11 laptop with a 14.0″ IPS (In-Plane Switching) display, Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, and high brightness. It has 8GB of DDR4 onboard memory (which can be upgraded to 32GB) and a 512GB NVMe SSD. It has an Intel Core i5-1235U processor and Intel Iris Xe Graphics, which support OpenGL 4.5, OpenCL 2.2, and Microsoft DirectX 12. The Acer Aspire 5 comes with 128GB of hard drive storage. The Nvidia GeForce MX150 powers the graphics.
Specifications:
- Weight: 1.49 kg
- Dimension: 328.1 x 221.2 x 17.9 mm
- Colour: Black
Pros:
✅ Blue Glass lens
✅ 2×2 MU-MIMO technology
✅ UFC webcam
Price: RM2,529.00 – RM3,999.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. Honor MagicBook 14
Honor MagicBook 14 AMD Ryzen 75700U mobile processor” with eight cores and 16 threads; the highest single-core frequency can reach 4.3 GHz, and AMD Radeon graphics card. It has 8GB of DDR4 memory and dual-channel memory. It is built with a high-density S-shaped thin blade design. Simultaneously, the entire series employs a systematic heat dissipation and wind direction design, resulting in increased air volume and strong fan performance.
Specifications:
- Weight: 1.38 kg
- Dimension: 322.5 x 214.8 x 15.9 mm
- Colour: Space Gray
Pros:
✅ Multiple screen
✅ Pop-up camera
✅ Fingerprint reader
Price: RM1,759.00 – RM3,259.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. Asus ROG Strix G15
The Asus ROG Strix G15 is a Windows 11 Home laptop with a 15.60-inch 1920×1080 pixel display. It is powered by a Ryzen 5000 Series processor with 8GB of RAM. It comes with 512GB of SSD storage. The graphics are handled by the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060. It has Wi-Fi 802.11 axe, Bluetooth, and Ethernet connectivity options, as well as 4 USB ports, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type A), USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type C), HDMI Port, Headphone and Mic Combo Jack, and RJ45 (LAN) ports.
Specifications:
- Weight: 2.3 kg
- Dimension: 24.20 x 354.90 x 259.90 mm
- Colour: Original Black, Eclipse Gray, Electro Punk
Pros:
✅ 2 speaker
✅ Narrow border display
✅ Two ways noise cancellation
Price: RM4,148.00 – RM5,959.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
9. MSI Modern 15 A5M-233 MY
MSI Modern 15 A5M-233 MY is a 15.6″ FHD (1920×1080), IPS-Level laptop powered by AMD Ryzen7-5700U and AMD Radeon RX Vega Graphics and running Windows 11 Home. It has 8GB DDR4-3200 RAM and a 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD. It comes with a single backlit keyboard in white and an AMD Wifi 6E RZ608 BT5.1.
Specifications:
- Weight: 1.7 kg
- Dimension: 359 x 241 x 19.9 mm
- Colour: Grey
Pros:
✅ 52 Whr battery
✅ Single backlit keyboard
✅ IPS-Level display
Price: RM2,639.00 – RM3,399.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
10. Asus Vivobook 16X OLED
The Asus Vivobook 16X OLED is powered by Windows 11 Home, an AMD Ryzen 5 5600H Mobile Processor, and AMD Radeon Vega 7 Graphics. It has 8GB DDR4 RAM (with an extra slot) and a 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD. It also has a 720p HD camera with a privacy shutter, Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2×2 + Bluetooth 5, a backlit chiclet keyboard with num-keys, and fingerprint recognition.
Specifications:
- Weight: 1.95 kg
- Dimension: 360.5 x 259 x 18.9 mm
- Colour: Quiet Blue, Transparent Silver
Pros:
✅ Fingerprint support
✅ Cortana and Alexa voice-recognition support
✅ SonicMaster audio
Price: RM2,429.00 – RM3,699.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
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