Alienware M17 R6
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Revision as of 04:17, 27 September 2025 by Cuixu (talk | contribs) (The ALIENWARE M17 series fully demonstrates its technological evolution from 2019 to 2021. From the foundation of the R1, to the design innovation and performance enhancement of the R2/R3, to the performance peak duel between the R4/R6 (based on 10th and 11th Gen Intel respectively), and the AMD platform exploration of the R5. From a security and long-term usability perspective, the rule is clear: never models are generally more secure and powerful. The R5, as an in-sale model with a new plat...)
Classification
| Alienware M17 R6 | |
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| Classification | |
| Grade | A |
| Calculator version | [[:Category:Calculator v|]] |
| Classification date | |
| Information | |
| Name | ALIENWARE M17 R6 |
| Brand by Parent | ALIENWARE by Dell Inc |
| Generation | M17 Series, 6th Generation |
| Model(s) | Varies by configuration |
| Release date | 2021-08-13 |
| Type/Category | Gaming Laptop |
| Website | [1] |
| Status | End of sale |
| More | |
| Dimensions | Approx. 399.5 x 293.5 x 20.5 mm (L x W x H) |
| Mass | Starting at approx. 3.1 kg |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home / Pro |
| Companion App | ALIENWARE Command Center |
| CPU | Up to Intel Core i9-11980HK Processor |
| GPU | Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR6, 165W TGP) |
| Memory | Up to 32GB DDR4 3200MHz (Onboard) |
| Storage | Up to 4TB (2x 2TB) NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD RAID0 |
| Battery | 97Wh Lithium-Ion battery |
| Power | 330W Small Form Factor Power Adapter |
| Charging | Proprietary power port charging |
| Display | Options include: • 17.3-inch FHD (1920x1080) 360Hz ComfortView Plus • 17.3-inch UHD (3840x2160) 120Hz |
| Camera | 720p HD IR Camera (Supports Windows Hello) |
| Sound | Built-in 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 |
| Device | |||
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| 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 M17 R6 model exclusively. |
| Updatability | Rare | [1. Alienware M17 R6 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 | |||
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| 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 up-to-date encryption | [1. Wi-Fi Alliance on WPA3 2. Thunderbolt 4 Security] | 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] | Supports hardware-based full-disk encryption via Windows BitLocker (TPM 2.0). |
| 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. |
| 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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