32GB is the sweet spot.

Probably not. 16GB can choke on larger timelines, but 64GB is overkill for most video editing today.

32GB is the practical upgrade. It handles 4K multi-cam, heavy color grading, and Premiere/Resolve just fine. Going straight to 64GB means you’re paying for capacity you won’t use unless you’re doing 8K raw, massive After Effects comps, or running multiple VMs. Most editors never hit that ceiling.

The cost isn’t just the sticks either — you might need to replace both modules if you’re upgrading from 2x8GB. Check if your laptop even supports 64GB (many do, but check the spec sheet). And if your CPU or GPU is the real bottleneck, more RAM won’t help.

Spend the difference on a faster SSD or a better GPU. Future You will thank you.