Alienware M17 R4
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Classification
| Alienware M17 R4 | |
|---|---|
| Classification | |
| Grade | A |
| Calculator version | 1 |
| Classification date | 2025-10-07 |
| Information | |
| Name | ALIENWARE M17 R4 |
| Brand by Parent | Alienware by Dell |
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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