Alienware M17 R5
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Classification
| Alienware M17 R5 | |
|---|---|
| Classification | |
| Grade | A |
| Calculator version | 1 |
| Classification date | 2025-10-07 |
| Information | |
| Name | ALIENWARE M17 R5 |
| Brand by Parent | Alienware by Dell |
| Generation | M17 Series, 5th Generation |
| Model(s) | Varies by configuration |
| Release date | 2021-12-27 |
| Type/Category | Gaming Laptop |
| Website | [1] |
| Status | In sale |
| More | |
| Dimensions | Approx. 398.5 x 299.5 x 26.7 mm (L x W x H) |
| Mass | Starting at approx. 3.2 kg |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
| Companion App | ALIENWARE Command Center |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen™ 9 6900HX / Ryzen™ 7 6800H |
| GPU | Up to AMD Radeon™ RX 6850M XT Laptop GPU (12GB GDDR6) or NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti |
| Memory | Up to 32GB DDR5 4800MHz |
| Storage | Up to 4TB (2x 2TB) NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD |
| Battery | 97Wh Lithium-Ion battery |
| Power | 330W GaN Small Form Factor Power Adapter |
| Charging | Proprietary power port charging |
| Display | Options include: • 17.3-inch FHD (1920x1080) 360Hz ComfortView Plus • 17.3-inch QHD (2560x1440) 240Hz CherryMX mechanical keyboard |
| Camera | 1080p FHD IR Camera (Supports Windows Hello) |
| Sound | Built-in speakers, Dolby Atmos, Nahimic 3D Audio |
| Connectivity | Wired: 2.5Gbps Ethernet (Realtek RTL8125BG) Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (MediaTek MT7922A22M) Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2 Ports: USB 3.2, USB Type-C®, HDMI 2.1 |
| Device | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Known hardware tampering | None | [1. Dell Trusted Devices 2. AMD Platform Security] | 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 | [1. Dell Security Advisories 2. AMD Security Updates 3. 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 R5 model exclusively. Users face risks from generic Windows malware and cyber-attacks. |
| Updatability | Very common | [1. Alienware M17 R5 Driver & Download Page 2. Dell Support Assist 3. Windows Update] | As a newer model, it receives frequent driver, BIOS, and OS security updates via Dell Support Assistant and Windows Update. |
| Category score | 2 | ||
| System | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Authentication with other systems | Full | [1. Windows Hello for Business 2. Microsoft Account Documentation] | Supports robust authentication with other systems via Windows Hello, Microsoft Account, Dell/ALIENWARE account, etc. |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | [1. Wi-Fi Alliance on WPA3 2. Microsoft TLS Support] | Wi-Fi 6E (WPA3), 2.5Gbps Ethernet, and Bluetooth 5.2 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. AMD Memory Guard] | Supports hardware-based full-disk encryption via Windows BitLocker (fTPM 2.0). AMD platform offers AMD Memory Guard for enhanced security. |
| 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] | Full account management via Windows, supporting multi-user, admin/standard permissions, group policies, etc. |
| 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 that lock the account after multiple failed login attempts. |
| Event logging | Access event logged | [1. Windows Event Viewer Documentation] | Windows Event Viewer extensively logs security events for audit by administrators. |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | [1. Microsoft Password Policy] | Windows 11 setup encourages strong passwords, and policies can enforce complexity, expiration, and minimum length. |
| Category score | 1 | ||
| Grade | A |
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