This has nothing to do with RAM though. macOS does this when _disk space_ is low, not RAM.
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You are right, my mistake. Still highlights why memory - RAM or HDD - needs to be upgradeable, and why it isn't a good idea to go for devices with soldered RAM and HDD / SSD.
I agree in respect of the SSD. RAM is a little different on M1 machines as there is supposed to be a substantial memory bandwidth improvement resulting from the tight integration with the SoC and processor.
If I’m not mistaken (but I very well might be), that’s true for the SSD too with the M1. The controller of the SSD is a part of the M1 chip; it’s not separate as with traditional SSD. @marcan42 tweeted about this at some point, but I might have misunderstood, it’s too low level for me.