Alienware x17 R1

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ALIENWARE x17 R1

   Brand: Alienware (Parent: Dell)

   Category: Gaming Laptop • Model / Gen: x17 Series, 1st Generation Varies by configuration

   Release Date: 2021-08-27 • Status: End of sale

   Classification Date: 2025-10-07 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	None	[1. Dell Trusted Devices 🔗 Proof]	As a branded gaming laptop, no widespread specific hardware tampering vulnerabilities are reported.
Known vulnerabilities	Very common	[1. Dell Security Advisories 2. Intel Security Updates 3. Microsoft Security Update Guide 🔗 Proof]	Its components have regular security advisories and patches. Vulnerabilities are common but managed through updates.
Prior attacks	Rare	[1. CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog 🔗 Proof]	No widely reported specific attacks targeting the ALIENWARE x17 R1 model exclusively.
Updatability	Rare	[1. Alienware x17 R1 Driver & Download Page 2. Dell Support Assist 🔗 Proof]	The model is discontinued, succeeded by x17 R2. Its major update cycle has ended; it might receive critical security patches occasionally, but it's very rare.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Full	[1. Windows Hello for Business 2. Microsoft Account Documentation 🔗 Proof]	Supports robust authentication with other systems via Windows Hello, Microsoft Account, etc.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	[1. Wi-Fi Alliance on WPA3 2. Thunderbolt 4 Security 🔗 Proof]	Wi-Fi 6 (WPA3), 2.5Gbps Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.2, and Thunderbolt 4 all use modern encryption protocols.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	[1. Microsoft BitLocker Documentation 2. Intel TPM Resources 🔗 Proof]	Supports hardware-based full-disk encryption via Windows BitLocker (TPM 2.0)
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	[1. Windows User Account Control 2. Microsoft Account Management 🔗 Proof]	Full account management via Windows, supporting multi-user, admin/standard permissions, group policies.
Authentication	Secure	[1. Windows Hello Setup 🔗 Proof]	Offers multiple secure methods: Windows Hello face/fingerprint, PIN, picture password, strong password.
Brute-force protection	Exist	[1. Microsoft Account Lockout Policy 🔗 Proof]	Windows has account lockout policies.
Event logging	Access event logged	[1. Windows Event Viewer Documentation 🔗 Proof]	Windows Event Viewer extensively logs security events.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	[1. Microsoft Password Policy 🔗 Proof]	Windows policies can enforce password complexity, expiration, and minimum length.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Property	Details
Operating System & App	Windows 10 Home / Pro (Upgradable to Windows 11) (Companion App: ALIENWARE Command Center)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: Up to Intel Core i9-11980HK Processor (11th Gen) • GPU: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR6, 165W TGP)
Memory & Storage	Memory: Up to 64GB DDR4 3200MHz (4 slots) • Storage: Up to 4TB (2x 2TB) NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD RAID0
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: 87Wh Lithium-Ion battery • Power: 330W Small Form Factor Power Adapter • Charging: Proprietary power port charging
Display & Camera	Display: Options include: • 17.3-inch FHD (1920x1080) 165Hz 3ms 300-nits • 17.3-inch FHD (1920x1080) 360Hz 1ms 300-nits with ComfortView Plus • 17.3-inch UHD (3840x2160) 120Hz 4ms 500-nits with ComfortView Plus • Camera: 720p HD IR Camera (Supports Windows Hello)
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: Built-in high-fidelity speakers, Dolby Atmos, Nahimic 3D Audio • Connectivity: Wired: Killer E3100G 2.5Gbps Ethernet Wireless: Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1675 (2x2) Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2 Ports: USB 3.2, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Mini-DisplayPort 1.4
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: Approx. 399.2 x 299.6 x 20.9 mm (L x W x H) • Mass: Starting at approx. 3.2 kg