Alienware M17 R3
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Classification
| Alienware M17 R3 | |
|---|---|
| Classification | |
| Grade | A |
| Calculator version | 1 |
| Classification date | 2025-10-07 |
| Information | |
| Name | ALIENWARE M17 R3 |
| Brand by Parent | Alienware by Dell |
| Generation | M17 Series, 3rd Generation |
| Model(s) | Varies by configuration |
| Release date | 2020-01-16 |
| Type/Category | Gaming Laptop |
| Website | [1] |
| Status | End of sale |
| More | |
| Dimensions | Approx. 399.5 x 293.5 x 18.6-20.5 mm (L x W x H) |
| Mass | Starting at approx. 2.9 kg |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home / Pro |
| Companion App | ALIENWARE Command Center |
| CPU | Up to Intel Core i9-10980HK Processor |
| GPU | Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop GPU (Max-P Design) |
| Memory | Up to 32GB DDR4 2666MHz (Onboard) |
| 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) 144Hz/300Hz 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 E3000 2.5Gbps Ethernet Wireless: Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (2x2) Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.1 Ports: USB 3.2, Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.0 |
| Device | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Known hardware tampering | None | [1. Dell Security Advisory Page] | As a branded gaming laptop, no widespread specific hardware tampering vulnerabilities are reported. |
| Known vulnerabilities | Very common | [1. Dell Security Advisories 2. Microsoft Security Update Guide] | Its components have regular security advisories and patches. Vulnerabilities are common but managed through updates. |
| Prior attacks | Rare | [1. CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog] | No widely reported specific attacks targeting the ALIENWARE M17 R3 model exclusively. |
| Updatability | Rare | [1. Alienware M17 R3 Driver & Download Page] | The model is discontinued. Its major update cycle has ended. It might receive critical security patches occasionally, but it's very rare. |
| Category score | 2 | ||
| System | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Authentication with other systems | Full | [1. Windows Hello for Business] | Supports robust authentication with other systems via Windows Hello (face), Microsoft Account, etc. |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | [1. Wi-Fi Alliance on WPA3 2. Microsoft TLS Support] | Wi-Fi 6 (WPA3), 2.5Gbps Ethernet, and Bluetooth 5.1 all use modern encryption protocols. |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | [1. Microsoft BitLocker Documentation] | Supports hardware-based full-disk encryption via Windows BitLocker (TPM). |
| Category score | 1 | ||
| User Authentication | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Account management | Full | [1. Windows User Account Control] | Full account management via Windows, supporting multi-user, admin/standard permissions. |
| Authentication | Secure | [1. Windows Hello Setup] | Offers multiple secure methods: Windows Hello face, fingerprint, PIN, picture password, strong password. |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | [1. Microsoft Account Lockout Policy] | Windows has account lockout policies. |
| Event logging | Access event logged | [1. Windows Event Viewer Documentation] | Windows Event Viewer extensively logs security events. |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | [1. Microsoft Password Policy] | Windows policies can enforce password complexity, expiration, and minimum length. |
| Category score | 1 | ||
| Grade | A |
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