Get the 16GB upgrade if you can find a deal.

Yes, for general multitasking and office work, upgrading from 8GB to 16GB on an older DDR3 laptop is usually worth it. But only if you can keep the cost low.

Here’s the thing: modern browsers and office apps are memory hogs. Eight gigs is borderline once you have a dozen tabs, Word, Excel, and Slack open. You’ll start hitting swap, the fan spins up, and everything feels sluggish. Sixteen gigs gives you breathing room—you won’t notice the laptop for the