Alienware M17 R2
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Classification
| Alienware M17 R2 | |
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| Classification | |
| Grade | A |
| Calculator version | 1 |
| Classification date | 2025-10-07 |
| Information | |
| Name | ALINEWARE M17 R2 |
| Brand by Parent | Alienware by Dell |
| Generation | M17 Series, 2nd Generation |
| Model(s) | Varies by configuration |
| Release date | 2019-02-13 |
| Type/Category | Gaming Laptop |
| Website | [1] |
| Status | End of sale |
| More | |
| Dimensions | Approx. 396 x 293.5 x 18.6 mm (L x W x H) |
| Mass | Starting at approx. 2.63 kg |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home (Upgradable to Windows 11) |
| Companion App | ALIENWARE Command Center |
| CPU | Up to Intel Core i9-9980HK Processor |
| GPU | Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop GPU (Max-Q Design) |
| Memory | Up to 16GB or 32GB (Onboard) DDR4 2666MHz |
| Storage | Up to 2TB (2x 1TB) NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD RAID0 |
| Battery | 60Wh or 90Wh Lithium-Ion battery (Varies by configuration) |
| Power | 240W Slim AC Power Adapter |
| Charging | Proprietary power port charging |
| Display | Options include: • 17.3-inch FHD (1920x1080) 60Hz/144Hz IPS • 17.3-inch UHD (3840x2160) 60Hz IPS |
| Camera | 720p HD Camera (Some configurations support Windows Hello facial recognition) |
| Sound | Built-in speakers, Nahimic 3D Audio |
| Connectivity | Wired: Killer E2500 Gigabit Ethernet Wireless: Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (2x2) Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 Ports: USB 3.1, Alienware Graphics Amplifier port, HDMI 2.0 |
| Device | |||
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| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Known hardware tampering | None | [1. Dell Security Advisory Page 2. Intel Platform Security Features 3. Alienware M17 R2 Support - Drivers & Downloads] | As a branded gaming laptop, no widespread specific hardware tampering vulnerabilities are reported. Physical security relies on firmware and chassis design. |
| Known vulnerabilities | None | [1. Dell Security Advisories 2. Microsoft Security Update Guide 3. NVIDIA Security Bulletins] | Its components have regular security advisories and patches. Vulnerabilities are common but managed through updates. |
| Prior attacks | Very common | [1. CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog 2. Microsoft Security Intelligence Report] | No widely reported specific attacks targeting the ALIENWARE M17 R2 model exclusively. Users face risks from generic Windows malware and cyber-attacks. |
| Updatability | Rare | [1. Alienware M17 R2 Driver & Download Page 2. Dell Support Assist Application 3. Windows Update] | Driver, BIOS, and OS security updates are provided via Dell Support Assistant and Windows Update. Support continues but may slow as it's an older model. |
| Category score | 2 | ||
| System | |||
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| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Authentication with other systems | Full | [1. Windows Hello for Business 2. Microsoft Account Documentation 3. Dell Digital Locker] | Supports robust authentication with other systems via Windows Hello (on some configs), Microsoft Account, Dell/ALIENWARE account, etc. |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | [1. Wi-Fi Alliance on WPA3 2. Killer Networking Control Center Security 3. Microsoft TLS Support] | Wi-Fi 6 (WPA3), Killer Ethernet, and Bluetooth 5.0 all use modern encryption protocols. Web traffic uses TLS 1.2/1.3. |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | [1. Microsoft BitLocker Documentation 2. Dell BIOS Encryption Features] | 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 | [1. Windows User Account Control 2. Microsoft Account Management 3. Alienware Command Center] | Full account management via Windows and ALIENWARE, supporting multi-user, admin/standard permissions, etc. |
| Authentication | Secure | [1. Windows Hello Setup 2. Windows Security Features] | Offers multiple secure methods: Windows Hello (some configs), fingerprint, PIN, picture password, strong password. |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | [1. Microsoft Account Lockout Policy] | Windows has account lockout policies that lock the account after multiple failed login attempts. |
| Event logging | Access event logged | [1. Windows Event Viewer Documentation 2. Auditing Authentication Events] | Windows Event Viewer extensively logs security events for audit by administrators. |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | [1. Microsoft Password Policy 2. Windows Security Baselines] | Windows setup encourages strong passwords, and policies can enforce complexity, expiration, and minimum length. |
| Category score | 1 | ||
| Grade | A |
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