The memory allocation and usage is what was so mind blowing about going from an Intel i5 with 16GB to an M1 with 8GB. At any time I’m using less than 50% of available RAM where I was using close to 75% of the 16GB before.
8GB turned out to be just fine for my use case. My Mac mini stays on 24/7 and has only been rebooted twice since I bought it a few months ago. Admittedly, I only use it to pay bills, maintain some Excel spreadsheets, and occasionally surf HTF or Amazon while I’m doing work stuff in my office so...