ALIENWARE M17 R4
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Revision as of 03:29, 27 September 2025 by Cuixu (talk | contribs) (The ALIENWARE M17 R4 is a flagship gaming laptop released by Dell in early 2021, representing the pinnacle of the M17 series at the time and is now discontinued. It is known for its powerful hardware, distinctive design, and high-refresh-rate displays, targeting the high-end gaming and professional creation markets. In terms of security, it inherits robust, enterprise-level features of modern Windows devices, with excellent update support, making its security far superior to that of typical c...)
Classification
| ALIENWARE M17 R4 | |
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| Classification | |
| Grade | A |
| Calculator version | [[:Category:Calculator v|]] |
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| Information | |
| Name | ALIENWARE M17 R4 |
| Brand by Parent | ALIENWARE by Dell Inc |
| Generation | M17 Series, 4th Generation |
| Model(s) | Varies by configuration, e.g., M17 R4 |
| Release date | 2021-02-02 |
| Type/Category | Gaming Laptop |
| Website | [1] |
| Status | End of sale |
| More | |
| Dimensions | Approx. 399.2 x 293.3 x 22.6 mm (L x W x H) |
| Mass | Starting at approx. 2.98 kg |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home (Upgradable to Windows 11) |
| Companion App | ALIENWARE Command Center |
| CPU | Up to Intel Core i9-10980HK Processor |
| GPU | Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) |
| Memory | Up to 32GB DDR4 2933MHz |
| Storage | Up to 4TB (2x 2TB) NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD RAID0 |
| Battery | 86Wh Lithium-Ion battery |
| Power | 240W or 330W Slim AC Power Adapter |
| Charging | Proprietary power port charging |
| Display | Options include: • 17.3-inch FHD (1920x1080) 360Hz IPS • 17.3-inch UHD (3840x2160) 60Hz IPS |
| Camera | 720p HD IR Camera (Supports Windows Hello) |
| Sound | Built-in speakers, Nahimic 3D Audio |
| Connectivity | Wired: Killer E3100G 2.5Gbps Ethernet Wireless: Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.1 Ports: USB 3.2, Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.1 |
| Device | |||
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| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Known hardware tampering | None | [] | As a branded gaming laptop, no widespread specific hardware tampering vulnerabilities are reported. Physical security relies on firmware and chassis design. |
| Known vulnerabilities | Very common | [] | Its components have regular security advisories and patches. Vulnerabilities are common but managed through updates. |
| Prior attacks | Rare | [] | No widely reported specific attacks targeting the ALIENWARE M17 R4 model exclusively. Users face risks from generic Windows malware and cyber-attacks. |
| Updatability | Very common | [] | Frequent driver, BIOS, and OS security updates via Dell Support Assistant and Windows Update. Dell provides long-term support for this model. |
| Category score | 2 | ||
| System | |||
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| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Authentication with other systems | Full | [] | Supports robust authentication with other systems via Windows Hello, Microsoft Account, Dell/ALIENWARE account, etc. |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | [] | Wi-Fi 6 (WPA3), Killer Ethernet, Thunderbolt 3, and Bluetooth 5.1 all use modern encryption protocols. Web traffic uses TLS 1.2/1.3. |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | [] | Supports hardware-based full-disk encryption via Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption (typically with TPM). Standard for modern Windows devices. |
| Category score | 1 | ||
| User Authentication | |||
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| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Account management | Full | [] | Full account management via Windows and ALIENWARE, supporting multi-user, admin/standard permissions, group policies, etc. |
| Authentication | Secure | [] | Offers multiple secure methods: Windows Hello face/fingerprint, PIN, picture password, strong password. Exceeds basic requirements. |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | [] | Windows has account lockout policies that lock the account after multiple failed login attempts, preventing brute-force attacks. |
| Event logging | Access event logged | [] | Windows Event Viewer extensively logs security events for audit by administrators. |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | [] | Windows setup encourages strong passwords, and policies can enforce complexity, expiration, and minimum length. |
| Category score | 1 | ||
| Grade | A |
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