Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05

Type 81W3 Laptop, from 2020 6 hardware reports
Memory
Soldered
No slot to add more
SSD
1+ M.2
At least 1 M.2 SSD slot
SSD length and charger
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Depends on the configuration

It depends on the configuration.

The reports show more than one memory layout for this laptop. Check the label or the system information before you buy.

Free slots
None
Type
DDR4-2666
Soldered
8 GB or 20 GB, depending on the configuration
Firmware says
16 GB maximum (often wrong, so we show what machines run)
SSD slots
At least 1 M.2 SSD slot listed by the firmware
How sure
3 of 6 reports show this layout

Worked out from 6 hardware reports of this laptop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

All soldered
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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05?

It depends on the configuration: the reports show more than one memory layout for this laptop.

What type of RAM does the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 use?

DDR4-2666 memory soldered to the board.

How much RAM can the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 take?

Machines in the reports run up to 8 GB, and one runs 20 GB. The firmware reports a maximum of 16 GB, a figure that is often wrong.

Does the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 have an M.2 SSD slot?

Yes. The firmware lists at least 1 M.2 SSD slot, in 6 reports. Some firmware leaves a slot out, so there may be more.

Is this my laptop?

Check the label on the bottom. It should say IdeaPad 3 14ARE05, and the type code starts with 81W3.

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