Dynabook launches the Tecra A40-K and A50-K business laptops. Both are budget versions of the Portege X40L-K, Portege X30L-K and Portege X30W-K which were launched in early March.
Features of the Dynabook Tecra A40-K and A50-K
The good news, even though as a budget version of the Dynabook Tecra, the A40-K and A50-K use the same processor as the Portege version. The processor used is the 12th Generation Intel Core P-series. Processor options available from Intel Core i5-1240P to Intel Core i7 1280P vPro. The RAM it supports is up to 64GB. Meanwhile, for storage space, there is a PCIe Gen 4 SSD with a capacity of up to 1TB.
The Dynabook Tecra A40-K comes with a 14-inch screen. There are two screen resolution options available, namely HD 1366 x 768 pixels or Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixels. For Full HD panels available with IPS or TN panel options. The Dynabook also provides an IPS panel option with touch features. For the Dynabook Tecra A50-K the screen is 15.6 inches. The screen options are the same from 1366 x 768 pixel HD resolution, Full HD IPS and Full HD IPS Touch. The panel options are quite complete for its price class.
Dynabook Tecra A40-K and A50-K specifications at a glance:
| Dynabook Tecra A40-K | Dynabook Tecra A50-K | |
| Screen | 14.0? HD anti-glare display (1366 x 768) 14.0? FHD anti-glare display (1920 x 1080) TN 14.0? FHD anti-glare display (1920 x 1080) IPS 14.0? FHD anti-glare display (1920 x 1080) IPS TOUCH |
15.6? HD anti-glare display (1366 x 768) 15.6? FHD anti-glare display (1920 x 1080) IPS 15.6” FHD anti-glare display (1920 x 1080) IPS TOUCH |
| Processor | 12th Gen Intel® Core P28W Processors • Core i5-1240P • Core i7-1260P • 12th Gen Intel Core vPro P28W Processors • Core i5-1250P (vPro) • Core i7-1270P (vPro) • Core i7-1280P (vPro) |
12th Gen Intel® Core P28W Processors • Core i5-1240P • Core i7-1260P • 12th Gen Intel Core vPro P28W Processors • Core i5-1250P (vPro) • Core i7-1270P (vPro) • Core i7-1280P (vPro) |
| RAM | DDR4-3200 Up to 64GB Dual SODIMM slots |
DDR4-3200 Up to 64GB Dual SODIMM slots |
| Storage Space | Up to 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD | Up to 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD |
| Ports | 1 x HDMI 2 x Thunderbolt 4 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x Ethernet LAN 1 x 3.5mm audio 1 x microSD card |
1 x HDMI 2 x Thunderbolt 4 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x Ethernet LAN 1 x 3.5mm audio 1 x microSD card |
| Wireless | WiFi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 |
WiFi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Camera | Webcam with privacy shutter IR camera |
Webcam with privacy shutter IR camera |
| Audio | Stereo speakers Dual microphones 3.5mm headphone/mic jack |
Stereo speakers Dual microphones 3.5mm headphone/mic jack |
| Safety | IR camera & fingerprint sensor for Windows Hello Optional Smart Card Leader TPM 2.0 Optional Smart Card reader |
IR camera & fingerprint sensor for Windows Hello Optional Smart Card Leader TPM 2.0 Optional Smart Card reader |
| Battery | 53 Wh | 53 Wh |
| Dimension | 323.6 x 220.6 x 18.9 mm | 358.2 x 236.9 x 19.9 mm |
| Weight | 1.45 kg | 1.65 kg |
As business laptops, these two laptops have also brought a tough design according to the MIL-STD-810H military standard. The body is also coated with an anti-microbial coating on the top, bottom and palm rest areas. Other features include a fingerprint sensor security feature with Windows Hello support, a TPM 2.0 chip, a camera with privacy protection features and a Thunderbolt 4 port.
Price Dynabook Tecra A40-K and A50-K
Prices for the Dynabook Tecra A40-K start at US$1020 and the Tecra A50K starts at US$970.
