Alienware m17 R4 ALW17M-D6868W
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Core i7-10870H 2,2GHz |
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| Screen | 17.3" 1920x1080 WVA 360Hz 300 nits 100% sRGB |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 32GB DDR4-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 16GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of Alienware m17 R4 ALW17M-D6868W
| Reference / Part Number | ALW17M-D6868W |
|---|---|
| Release date | March 2021, 5 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Black,White |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 43,9 cm |
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| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Panel type | WVA |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Display brightness | 300 cd/m² |
| Pixel pitch | 0,199 x 0,199 mm |
| Pixel density | 127 ppi |
| RGB colour space | sRGB |
| Colour gamut | 100 % |
| Display response rise/fall | 5 ms |
| Maximum refresh rate | 360 Hz |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 700:1 |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
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| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-10870H |
| Processor frequency | 2,2 GHz |
| Processor generation | 10th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor cores | 8 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5 GHz |
| Processor cache | 16 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Configurable TDP-down | 35 W |
Memory
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
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| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 2933 MHz |
| Memory form factor | On-board |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
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| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash),MicroSDHC,MicroSDXC |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
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| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 16 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC | Yes |
Audio
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3281-CG |
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| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speaker power | 4 W |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
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| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 0,92 MP |
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
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| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi data rate (max) | 2400 Mbit/s |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wireless-AX 1650 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Killer |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
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| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Mini DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| Alienware graphics amplifier port | Yes |
| PowerShare | Yes |
| Number of USB ports with PowerShare support | 1 |
Performance
| Virtual Reality (VR) ready | Yes |
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Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
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| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | Various |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Home |
|---|---|
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Bundled software | Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2019, McAfee LiveSafe consumer 12-month subscription |
Processor special features
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
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| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | No |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | No |
| Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 86 Wh |
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| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 6 |
| Battery voltage | 11,4 V |
| Battery recharge time | 3 h |
| Battery weight | 340 g |
Power
| AC adapter power | 330 W |
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| AC adapter frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC adapter output current | 16,92 A |
| AC adapter output voltage | 19.5 V |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
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Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 35 °C |
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| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 65 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 95 % |
| Operating altitude | 0 - 3048 m |
| Non-operating altitude | 0 - 10668 m |
| Operating shock | 140 G |
| Non-operating shock | 160 G |
| Operating vibration | 0,66 G |
| Non-operating vibration | 1,3 G |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,97 kg |
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| Width | 399,8 mm |
| Depth | 294,3 mm |
| Height | 22 mm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Alienware m17 R4 ALW17M-D6868W good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the Alienware m17 R4 ALW17M-D6868W like?
It carries a 17.3" 1920x1080 WVA 360Hz 300 nits 100% sRGB display.
Which processor and graphics card does the Alienware m17 R4 ALW17M-D6868W have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7-10870H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Which operating system does the Alienware m17 R4 ALW17M-D6868W come with?
It comes with Windows 10 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the Alienware m17 R4 ALW17M-D6868W have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × Thunderbolt 3, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the Alienware m17 R4 ALW17M-D6868W have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the Alienware m17 R4 ALW17M-D6868W have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the Alienware m17 R4 ALW17M-D6868W weigh?
It weighs 2,97 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the Alienware m17 R4 ALW17M-D6868W released?
Its release date is March 2021, 5 years ago.