8GB is still fine for web browsing and email.

No. Unless you’re the type who keeps 47 tabs open while running Spotify and Slack, 8GB handles browser, email, and Office documents without breaking a sweat. Windows and macOS both manage memory pretty well these days. If your current machine is sluggish, it’s probably the CPU or an old hard drive, not the RAM. Save your money for an SSD upgrade or a better monitor.