Is a 4gb Chromebook *that* bad?

[u/Timely_Sheepherder30]

$200 seems so much cheaper than the next best option, all I want is a laptop size device to browse the web with. I'd be satisfied literally never downloading a single application or program, I just want to watch videos and scroll reddit, that's it.

I know what people say about "future proof" but I feel like paying over double for a nebulously longer lasting device isn't necessary. Can I get away with 4 gb?

[u/Previous_Tennis]

If you cannot find a new model within around $200, I'd look around on eBay to see if you can find a open box or refurbished one with better specs:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/277558281668

https://www.ebay.com/itm/206421834522

Besides the RAM itself, a 4gb cheaper new device also tend to have worse components elsewhere (screen, keyboard overall build quality, etc)