Alienware M17 R4 Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
17.3"

Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)

CPU
Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060

RAM
16 GB (provided memory is soldered)

Core Qty
8-core

Storage
512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)

Battery Capacity
86 Wh

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Alienware M17 R4 Review

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powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable rgb lighting

advanced cooling system

premium build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

loud under load

Total Rating

87 % - Design

85 % - Display

84 % - Performance

85 % - Connectivity

65 % - Battery

Alienware M17 R4 Full Specifications and Details

design and dimensions display processor memory storage audio & video communications battery ac adapter input connections & expansions software miscellaneous

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M17 R4

Product Type	Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH)	39.98 cm x 29.43 cm x 2.2 cm
Weight	2.5 kg
Colour	Dark side of the moon with high endurance clear coat

DISPLAY Alienware M17 R4

Screen Size (Type)	17.3"
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi)	127
V-Sync Rate at Max Res.	144 Hz
Widescreen	Yes
Image Brightness	300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut	72% NTSC
Features	Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 7 ms response rate, 0.1989 mm pixel pitch

PROCESSOR Alienware M17 R4

CPU	Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed	5 GHz
Number of Cores	8-core
Cache	16 MB
Chipset	Intel HM470
Features	Intel Thermal Velocity Boost

MEMORY Alienware M17 R4

RAM	16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type	DDR4 SDRAM
Speed	2933 MHz
Rated Speed	2933 MHz

STORAGE Alienware M17 R4

Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD)	512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)

AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M17 R4

Graphics Processor (GPU)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory	6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera	Yes - HD
Resolution	0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features	74.9 degrees, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type	CMOS
Video Resolutions	1280 x 720
Frame Rate	30 frames per second
Sound	Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec	Realtek ALC3281-CG
Compliant Standards	High Definition Audio

COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M17 R4

Wireless	802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller	Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller	Killer E3100
Features	Dual stream (2x2)

BATTERY Alienware M17 R4

Technology	6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size)	86 Wh

AC ADAPTER Alienware M17 R4

Input	AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output	240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A

INPUT Alienware M17 R4

Type	Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad	Yes
Keyboard Backlight	Yes (RGB)
Features	Multi-gesture touch pad, 4 RGB zones

CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M17 R4

Slots	2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces	HDMI Mini DisplayPort 1.4 USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Graphics Amplifier Port LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader	Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)

SOFTWARE Alienware M17 R4

Operating System (OS)	Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included	Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)

MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M17 R4

Included Accessories	Power adapter
Security Slot Type	Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection	Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features	AlienFX Lighting Zones
Compliant Standards	DisplayPort 1.4
Max Operating Temperature	35 °C
Min Operating Temperature	0 °C
Humidity Range Operating	10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty	Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return