ASUS K53BR

Laptop, from 2011 10 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 6 GB
2 laptop-size slots
SSD and charger
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Upgradable

Yes. 2 slots, up to 6 GB seen working.

It takes DDR3-1600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

Slots
2 SO-DIMM slots
Type
DDR3-1600 204-pin SO-DIMM
Most seen working
6 GB in two or more machines
Firmware says
6 GB maximum
How sure
10 of 10 reports show this layout
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Worked out from 10 hardware reports of this laptop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

2 laptop-size slots
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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the ASUS K53BR?

Yes. 2 slots, up to 6 GB seen working. It takes DDR3-1600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

What type of RAM does the ASUS K53BR use?

DDR3-1600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM, 204-pin).

How much RAM can the ASUS K53BR take?

Machines in the reports run up to 6 GB. That matches the 6 GB maximum the firmware reports.

Is this my laptop?

Check the model name on the label underneath. It should read K53BR.