The laptops on this list go up to 32 GB of RAM, although you might need less. Remember that RAM, or Random Access Memory, stores the data of the apps that you're currently using so that you can access them quickly. It's kind of like short-term memory: it fills up quickly, has a limited bandwidth, and is focused on the immediate tasks at hand. If you have limited RAM, say 8 GB or less, your computer is going to run more slowly, especially if you have tons of applications running or even a lot of memory-draining tabs open. Different applications, such as those used for video or photo editing, can have different RAM requirements.