[gpapilion]

Because it’s cheaper that way. It’s generally the second most expensive component in the system.

Compression for memory on macs has probably removed a lot of this pressure to increase beyond 16gb.

For the arm solutions moving the memory on package also may be a limiting factor, since there is only so much space available.

Lastly since macs have memory fixed to the package or motherboard failure is expensive, since you’re replacing an entire system board. They have about a 1.5% afr.