Raspberry Pi 4 - 4GB vs. 8GB?

I'm setting up a "2 player mediacenter solution" for a non-tech friend (it just have to work... )

I'm on budget so I don't wanna spend too much unless motivated.

So:

Is there currently any reason to buy 8GB version instead of 4GB RPi for LE use (and only LE use)?

Does the 8GB version give any advantages when it comes to performance or stability when it comes to "normal" user?

Any thoughts?

Available (pre-prepared) today:

All media: Already in NAS

Shared DB: Already on MariaDB in NAS

Wired/Wi-Fi LAN

Quote from Nicolas

Hello Jocke!

No need to buy 8gb for KODi only.

AFAIK There is only a Point that KODi does Not Show all 8gb only 4gb. But from LE all 8gb can be used for docker etc.

Rasberry Pi 4 8Gb - Compatibility

Regards

Nicolas

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TY Nicolas

Nope, Docker isn't "in scope" for this little project.

Just a simple but reliable solution to watch centrally stored movies on 2-3 rooms/TV's.

So I'll probably order 3GB's and buy good cases (Flirc or Pimoroni Heatsink Case) with the extra bucks to avoid heating issues.

CvH & chewitt : TY, I'm ordering 3 x 4GB with Pimoroni Heatsink cases for him, sounds like a good compromise.

I'm pretty sure he'll never find out about "wrong" mem size... It's not of his interest.

Most important is that it just works.