[ar_lan]

It's low compared to Apple (which is the only comparison I'm making).

The cheapest I can find that is comparable is an M1 Macbook Air which, for the same price point, comes with 16gb RAM + 256gb storage, or an M2 Macbook Pro w/ 8gb RAM.

"Insanely low" is definitely an exaggeration but in the modern day this just seems pretty reasonable for what appears to be decent specs - plus I just really like Framework's model.

[kcb]

Apple, where NAND flash and RAM costs are stuck in 2013.

[neurostimulant]

Why though? Are they using higher endurance NAND with better controller?

[wmf]

Nope, Apple just likes profit.