8GB vs 16GB RAM for Lightroom: 16GB is worth it for smooth editing

Lightroom is a memory hog, and 8GB causes lag when switching modules or applying presets. 16GB gives the app room to breathe, keeping your catalog, history states, and previews in RAM instead of thrashing your SSD. With modern raw files eating up memory fast, 16GB feels smooth while 8GB works until it doesn’t.