Alienware x17 R2

Classification

Alienware x17 R2
Classification
Grade	A-
Calculator version	1
Classification date	2025-10-07
Information
Name	ALIENWARE x17 R2
Brand by Parent	Alienware by Dell
Generation	x17 Series, 2nd Generation
Model(s)	Varies by configuration
Release date	2022-01-19
Type/Category	Gaming Laptop
Website	[1]
Status	In sale
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Dimensions	Approx. 399.2 x 299.4 x 20.9 mm (L x W x H)
Mass	Starting at approx. 3.1 kg
Operating system	Windows 11 Home / Pro
Companion App	ALIENWARE Command Center
CPU	Up to Intel Core i9-12900HK Processor (12th Gen, Alder Lake)
GPU	Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR6)
Memory	Up to 64GB DDR5 4800MHz (2 slots)
Storage	Up to 4TB (2x 2TB) NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD (Up to RAID 0)
Battery	87Wh Lithium-Ion battery
Power	330W Small Form Factor Power Adapter
Charging	Proprietary power port charging
Display	Options include: • 17.3-inch FHD (1920x1080) 165Hz 3ms 300-nits ComfortView Plus • 17.3-inch FHD (1920x1080) 360Hz 1ms 300-nits ComfortView Plus • 17.3-inch UHD (3840x2160) 120Hz 4ms 500-nits ComfortView Plus
Camera	1080p FHD IR Camera (Supports Windows Hello)
Sound	Built-in high-fidelity speakers, Dolby Atmos, Nahimic 3D Audio
Connectivity	Wired: Killer E3100G 2.5Gbps Ethernet Wireless: Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 (2x2) Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2 Ports: USB 3.2, Thunderbolt 4 (with DP & PD), HDMI 2.1

Device
Criterion	Value	Proof(s)	Comment
Known hardware tampering	None	[1. Dell Trusted Devices]	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]	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 x17 R2 model exclusively.
Updatability	Rare	[1. Alienware x17 R2 Driver & Download Page 2. Dell Support Assist 3. Windows Update]	As a newer, available 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, etc.
Communications	Encrypted with obselete encryption	[1. Wi-Fi Alliance on WPA3 2. Thunderbolt 4 Security]	Wi-Fi 6E (WPA3), 2.5Gbps Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.2, and Thunderbolt 4 all use
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	[1. Microsoft BitLocker Documentation 2. Intel TPM Resources]	Supports hardware-based full-disk encryption via Windows BitLocker (TPM 2.0).
Category score	2

User Authentication
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.
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-