Acer Nitro 17 AMD
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Acer Nitro 17 AMD
Category: Computer • Model / Gen: Release Date: 2023-01-04 • Status: End of sale Classification Date: 2025-10-17 • Official Website | |
Contents
Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known hardware tampering | None | — | |
| Known vulnerabilities | Rare | [1]🔗 Proof | Acer ControlCenter contains Remote Code Execution vulnerability and A vulnerability related to the use an insecure Platform Key (PK) |
| Prior attacks | Rare | [2][3]🔗 Proof | Acer Confirms Breach After Hacker Offers to Sell Stolen Data, Vulnerability in Acer Laptops Allows Attackers to Disable Secure Boot and Hackers Claim to Have Stolen 60 GB of Data From Acer |
| Updatability | Very common | 🔗 Proof | BIOS, driver, and software updates can be obtained through Acer Care Center, Windows Update, AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition, and the driver page on the Acer official website. |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
2. System Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication with other systems | Full | [4] 🔗 Proof] | Windows Security App |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | [5]🔗 Proof | Intel Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i, Bluetooth® 5.1 |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | [6][7]🔗 Proof | AMD fTPM supports Windows BitLocker drive encryption. (Requires manual user activation) |
| Category Score | Score: 1 / 3 | ||
3. User Authentication
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account management | Basic | 🔗 Proof | Primarily used for product registration and warranty support, with potentially lower relevance to core software features such as NitroSense |
| Authentication | Basic | 🔗 Proof | Authentication system relying on Acer accounts |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | 🔗 Proof | Windows Account lockout threshold |
| Event logging | Access event logged | 🔗 Proof | Completely relies on the comprehensive logging capabilities of the Windows operating system |
| Passwords | Require change after setup | 🔗 Proof | Users manage password strength independently |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
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| Operating System & App | Windows 11 Home (Companion App: NitroSense / Acer Care Center) |
| Hardware (CPU / GPU) | CPU: AMD Ryzen™ 7 8845HS • GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 / 140W MGP with Dynamic Boost / NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus |
| Memory & Storage | Memory: 16 GB DDR5 SDRAM (Expandable up to 32 GB) • Storage: 1 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
| Power, Battery & Charging | Battery: 4-cell, 90 Wh Lithium-ion battery • Power: 230 W AC Adapter • Charging: Charges via proprietary rectangular power port |
| Display & Camera | Display: 17.3-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) IPS Display, 165Hz Refresh Rate • Camera: 1080p FHD Camera with Temporal Noise Reduction |
| Sound & Connectivity | Sound: DTS:X® Ultra Audio Technology, Built-in dual microphones • Connectivity: Intel Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i, Bluetooth® 5.1 |
| Physical (Dimensions & Mass) | Dimensions: • Mass: |
