8GB to 16GB memory on Mac Mini M1

[mackcat]

Curious, at the time of taking that image, what application were running/being used?

No problem! Finder, a good amount of Safari windows, Mail, Notes, iMessage, Dictionary, App Store, Spotify, Activity Monitor, Telegram, Roon, Geekbench 5, Mactracker, DriveDx, Disk Utility, VLC, and OmniDiskSweeper

 

[Lil_Mac]

It seems like with the optimization of the M1 chip, the 8GB model is really good for most users. One thing I've learned in my short time in this part of the forum is that a lot of MR Mac users are power users. I let myself go down a rabbit hole of questioning the right monitor, bluetooth accessories, amount of ram based on the posts here. And didn't have any problems at all. My Mini has been fantastic.

Which monitor do you have?

 

[mantan]

Which monitor do you have?

I have the LG 27UN850. Absolutely love it.